Removing Delta Kitchen Faucet Handle

If you have successfully removed the screw pull out the faucet handle.

Removing delta kitchen faucet handle.

Fwiw the inside of my delta single handle kitchen faucet did not look like this at all. But you probably won t need it because it s a straightforward job. Hold the arm of the faucet handle in place and twist the base counterclockwise. Is your delta faucet leaking.

We are currently experiencing a higher than normal call volume. Otherwise you make it appear ugly and old. I found a replacement cartridge at a plumbing store the big box stores did not carry it for 30 some dollars but the guy there told me that delta has a lifetime. We are working diligently to meet the needs of our customers while balancing the needs of our employees.

The single handle ball valve operates both hot and cold water. On some upscale delta kitchen faucets the screw is on the side of the handle cover that s facing the back wall when the faucet is off. As you remove the handle wrap its base with the use of an old towel to avoid inflicting scratches on its surface. You ll find the procedure for removing a delta kitchen faucet in the delta kitchen faucet repair diagram in your owner s manual.

There were no little o rings or springs just a plastic cartridge with no replaceable parts. Most newer delta kitchen sinks are single handled ball valves. This introduces the added complication of having to turn the water off before you can rotate the handle and remove the set screw but you have to do that anyway if you re servicing the valve so no biggie. As a safety precaution you will want to go ahead and turn the water off under the sink for this method.

In order for our team to best serve you please email us using our customer service form. Since the faucet handle is always secured firmly use a pair of pliers or a faucet handle puller to smoothly remove it. Fixing a dripping delta single handle kitchen faucet you just need three small tools to complete a delta single handle kitchen faucet repair. Removing a double faucet handle of a brand without screws or caps.

Unfortunately though the culprit is most likely the faucet s cartridge which you would need to either order online or go get at the store. In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace the delta rp50587 diamond seal technology dst cartridge. Start by turning off the water shut off valves then disconnect the supply hoses by unscrewing them with adjustable pliers.