How Do You Stop A Kitchen Faucet From Leaking?
If your kitchen faucet is leaking, you probably need to replace the seal. The seals are located within the handles of the faucets. A broken seal will allow water to continue to flow through the fixture, causing the faucet to leak. Fortunately, replacing the seal is neither expensive nor difficult. Determine whether the water leaking out of the faucet is hot or cold. If it is hot, remove the hot water handle. If it is cold, remove the cold water handle. If the water temperature is moderate, you may need to remove both handles. Locate the water supply valve under the sink and turn it off. If there is not valve, turn off the water from the home’s main water supply. Turn the handles on the faucet to release any residual water in the fixture. Turn the handles back to the off position. Take off the cap of the handle of the fixture you believe may have the broken seal. The cap will either pop off or screw off, depending on the manufacturer. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw inside the han
