How to Fix Delta Kitchen Faucets
Repairing a single handle single waterspout Delta faucet is a fairly simple undertaking. You can purchase convenient ready-to-use repair kits from a local hardware store to easily complete this project. The kits are readily available, inexpensive and allow you to have the job done in less than thirty minutes.
What You'll Need:
- Delta Repair Kit
- Allen wrench
- Wrench
- Pipe wrench (optional)
- To begin, turn off the water valves that are located just underneath the sink before you start dissembling the faucet. If you are unable to locate the shutoff valves under the sink, you may have to shut off the main water valves to the structure.
- Lift up the water handle attached to the faucet to the open position in order to release any water that is remaining inside the faucet. Completing this step will ensure that the water supply has been completely shut off.
- Using an Allen wrench, completely remove the faucet handle. To complete this step, turn the Allen wrench in a counterclockwise direction until it has been completely loosened.
- Unscrew the chrome dome or white cap. In some instances it may be too tight for you to complete this step by hand. If that's the case, use a pipe wrench to assist you.
- Remove and inspect the rotary balls for any cracks or scratches. If either signs of damage are present, you'll need to replace it.
- Take out the two black rubber seats and springs that are housed inside. You can complete this step by using an Allen wrench to remove them.
- Locate the new faucet pieces that came inside the Delta Repair Kit and attach the springs to the rubber seats and reinstall each of them into the holes. Continue assembling the faucet by replacing the ball, chrome dome or white cap and the faucet handle.
- Turn the water supply back on either under the sink or outside the structure. Turn your faucet on and ensure there are no leaks.