How to fix a leaky faucet handle ?

Hi there. I recently saw that the faucet on my sink was leaking. There was a leak on the handle. So, I looked up how to repair leaking faucet handles. I have a ceramic disk faucet and the process to repair differs, based on the mechanism of the faucet. The method involves getting to the inside mechanism and replacing the seal. I’ll share the steps you can follow to fix a ceramic disk faucet below.

How to Fix a Faucet Handle that Leaks?

Here is how you can repair your faucet handle:

1. Start by pushing the handle backwards to access the set screw. Take off the screw and lift the handle.

2. After this remove the cap, followed by unscrewing the disk cylinder mounting screws and lifting out the cylinder.

3. Use a blunt screwdriver to lift out the neoprene seals from the cylinder. If the seals are damaged, you’ll have to replace them.

4. Take distilled white vinegar and a soft scouring pad. Clean the openings of the cylinder and rinse afterwards.

5. Replace the seals and reassemble the tap.

6. Turn on the water by moving the handle slowly. The flow of the water should be slow. Otherwise, the force of the returning water can fracture the ceramic disk. 

7. In case you’re replacing the whole cylinder, keep it in place and use new mounting screws to secure it.

This is all I have to share with you. I hope you now understand how do you fix a leaky faucet handle.

Hey,

Does your faucet leak continuously? Does water still drip when the faucet is off? Does the handle area flood with every use?If you ahem answered yes to these questions. My answer is perfect for you. I will tell you how to fix a leaky faucet handle with ease. The process is easy and can be completed without the help of a plumber. 

• Turn off the water supply from the water valve under the sink.

• Then you need to remove the handle with the help of a proper size Allen wrench.

• You will then need to pull the handle 

• You will now see the packing nut of the handle. 

• Take a wrench or plier to remove the packing nut. Hold the packing nut with a paper towel.

• Then you will see a small rubber o-ring. You will need to replace the old worn o-ring with a new o-ring. 

• If you see any corrosion in the tap, you can clean it with the help of a wire brush.

• Lubricate the thread with thread compound or silicone grease 

• Then you need to place the faucet back in its place 

• Switch on the water supply from under the sink

This is how to fix a leaky faucet with two handles. You should know that faucet leaks usually occur because the rubber o-ring or seat washer gets worn out.

Dirt and debris also get stuck below the handle. This causes the valve to not control the flow of water properly.

This is all from my end on how to fix a leaky faucet handle. 

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