How Do You Repair Leaks In An American Standard Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet?
American Standard gooseneck kitchen faucet assemblies have two-handle cartridge faucet designs. Although not all models are identical, the same techniques are used to repair a leak in these models. The cartridge faucets develop leaks when the rubber O-ring on the bottom of the faucet cracks. Repairing the leak is an easy task that can quickly stop the annoying drip and also save water. Find the two oval-shaped water supply shutoff valves under the sink, then turn each valve in a clockwise direction to stop the supply of water. Pry the index cap from of the handle of the leaky faucet with a flat-head screwdriver to reveal the handle’s retaining screw. Be sure not to loosen the single washer just under the outer lip of the cap. Remove the handle’s retaining screw in the center of the handle with a flat-head screwdriver, then pull the handle from the top of the faucet assembly to reveal the handle adapter. Slide the handle adapter from the top of the faucet valve. The handle adapter is ei
