Suddenly the kitchen (Price Phister) single handle faucet is making squeaking/rubbing noise..it is 11yrs old.?

Question

Suddenly the kitchen (Price Phister) single handle faucet is making a rubbing/squeaking noise. It is 11 years old. Is there anything I can do besides replacing the entire faucet?

Answer 1

Most single handle faucets have a cartridge inside that is replaceable. Shut off the water to the faucet and take the handle off and remove the cartridge assembly. Take it to a home center or your local plumber and get a new one. Instructions on how to re-install it will be in the package. That should solve the problem and make the faucet work a lot better also! Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 2

Not sure what "surface" you are referring to - more than likely, the leaking is coming from the handle (possibly the back side) & you are seeing it around the surface. You will need the following tools: allen wrench (to remove the handle), channel locks (to unscrew the nut that holds the guts in). 1) turn your water off under the sink & turn the kitchen faucet on to confirm that the water is off. If the water does not shut off there, you will have to shut the water off at the main outside. If you do that then turn not only the kitchen faucet on but also the bathroom faucet, the tub/shower & flush the toilet (this drains the line & confirms that the water is shut off. Remove the handle & the nut that holds the the guts in. Remove the guts & go to your local hardware store & they will give you the right replacement. It's just a couple of pieces, a ball with a flat thing around it & a ring & they are not too expensive. Make sure you tighten everything down good & when you turn the water back on, turn it on VERY slowly. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Turn off the water and disassemble it. There are "O" rings that dry out or break. While you have it apart, I would install new rings and coat with Plumbers grease. The grease will work on the old rings but they may be worn enough to require changing.