how do you open up an american standard sink faucet mine is leaking and i can't open it up
2006-08-14 17:25:56 · 2 answers · asked by MADMAN 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
it is a kitchen faucet that has a long handle
2006-08-14 18:07:20 · update #1
is this a single lever faucet
under the handle there is an index a coloured button which pops off and behind that is allen screw this removes the handle after that you have access to everything
p.s. turn off the water first and relieve the pressure
2006-08-14 17:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a single handle faucet, be sure to turn the water off first. If you don't, the cartridge will shoot out of the faucet and spray water everywhere.
Pop the cap off of the top of the mechanism. It will reveal a screw that you loosen and it will permit you to remove the faucet handle and the surrounding plastic and/or metal pieces.
Looking down inside of the faucet stem you will see a little U shaped clip that has to be removed with a paperclip and a small screwdriver. Once the clip is removed you can then twist the stem out of the faucet.
2006-08-14 17:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋