Fix Delta Tub Faucet Leak

Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place.

Fix delta tub faucet leak.

1 8 inch allen wrench needle nose pliers tongue and groove pliers screwdriver replacement parts if you have a lever handle style product you need rp61. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.

Turn on another faucet at a lower level to. And take a picture of the stem unit before you remove it with the channel locks. Leaks in this type of faucet usually can be fixed with a new neoprene valve seat and spring. Leaks from spray head.

Replace spray hose assembly 5 in diagram repair part rp31612 if spray head does not work or divert properly. Remove and clean or replace diverter assembly 2 in diagram repair part rp6073x leaks from under the handle. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout.

If you have a knob handle you need rp188. Turn on the faucet to. What you ll need to repair the faucet. How to fix a leaky faucet.

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s. Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. However you may also need to replace the entire stem if the handle is stiff when turning on the faucet if there is a leak around the handle when the faucet is turned on or if replacing the seat and spring doesn t stop the leak.