How do I stop my kitchen faucet from dripping?

Question

It is a split faucet (1 handle for cold, 1 for Hot). The drip is coming from the cold side. When I put pressure upward on the handle it stops. When the pressure is realeased it starts dripping again. Does the handle come off some how to access a washer that may need replacing? Please help.
Thanks

Answer 1

I've never done this; but i'll give it a shot.
Turn off the water valve under the sink, and then try to unscrew the cold handle. It may come off on it's own, or there might be a screw holding it on. If that works, then take off the washer and bring it to a hardware store and match it with a new one. Good luck!

Answer 2

The handle comes off and you can see a part that can be opened. Inside is a washer that is probably so worn down that it can not close off the opening.

You will need a screwdriver and a wrench for a start.

Look at the center of the knob handle. Is there a little decorative button that says COLD there? If so pick it out with a fingernail or a skinny screwdriver. That uncovers the screw holding the handle on. If there isn't a cover there you will see the screw head itself and there is no cover to bother with.

Shut off the cold water with the valve down near the floor. Turn on the cold faucet to make sure nothing comes out from there. Shut it again if nothing is coming out.

Use the screwdriver to take off the handle. [Wrap some tape around the faucet nut to keep it from getting scratched by the wrench]. Use the wrench (turning counter clock wise) to take off the big nut on the top of the faucet. Now turn the valve stem as if turning on the water. That will unscrew the valve stem out of the faucet. You will see a black washer on the bottom end of it. Take that stem down to your hardware place (like Home Depot) and tell them you want a replacement washer. They will sell you a replacement washer (probably a pack of two for under a buck). Ask them if there is any trick to replacing it. They will show you how to do it - take out the screw, pick out the old washer, press in the new washer, put back the screw.

Now turn that stem back down into the faucet. Put the nut back on and tighten with the wrench (turning clockwise). Put the handle back on and put in its screw and cover.

Turn the cold water back on and make sure everything is tight enough so nothing is dripping. You are don.e

Answer 3

Turn OFF the cold water. Remove the handle.
Depending on the make and model of the faucet, Unscrew what ever will unscrew after the handle is removed. You should now be able to remove the stem bu lifting upwards.
If it is an 'old type' there will be a rubber washer on the bottom of the stem. Unscrew and replace.
If it is a newer type, look down in the hole the stem came out of. You should see a rubber stopper off to one side of the hole with a hole in the center of it. Insert a screwdriver, use tweesers or whatever to remove it. There should also be a cone shaped spring. Take them both to a hardware store and buy a new set. Reassemble making everything snug tight. Good luck.

Answer 4

Turn water Off To Faucet. pop Cold cap Off Top Of Handle Remove screw Take Handle Off Then Unscrew nut That hold's Stem Or Cartidge In Place Take it To store Match it up THen Re-install

Answer 5

Usually, with two handles, the washer is located inside the cold handle. First turn off water outside that feeds the house. Then unscrew handle (there's a screw holding it on). Then unscrew top half of handle assembly. and pull it out. You should see the washer that needs changing. Hope this helps.....

Answer 6

There is always a way to take the handle apart and get to the washer that closes off the water flow. That is what needs to be replaced.

Answer 7

Change the washer inside the faucet. It's a round disk with a hole in it.

Answer 8

Call a professional immediately. Make sure you tell them about the drano so they don't get burned. The leak is easily remedied with a new washer.

Answer 9

shove a bunch of papertowles in the facut