I need to repair a leaky single handle Price Phister Kitchen faucet. it seems to be leaking from the surface?

Answer 1

I do believe they have a lifetime warranty, check them out.

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

If the unit is very old, you may not be able to get parts. It it is a newer faucet, first try your local hardware or plumbing parts retail store or go on-line to order the parts you need (get at least the o-ring kit, but for just a little more you can usually get a complete rebuild kit). Having a picture of the unit is not as good as the model number, but it is better than nothing.

Have the appropriate parts in hand before you shut off the water (if possible). The kits usually have complete step by step instructions for the repair. Clean everything before you reassemble with the new parts.

Customer service can always give advice on specific parts you might need.

Answer 4

Turn the water off under the faucet. Take the faucet apart and go to the local hardware store where you can buy the replacement parts or just a repair kit for your faucet.

Answer 5

Get the model # of the faucet. Go to the maker's web site and search for the unit. Usually they will show you drawings of the unit, parts needed, and how to replace parts.

It sounds like you have worn o rings. However, replace all the rubber components as the other ones are likely to fail soon and it is too much work (and too little fun) to take it apart more than once. Your local hardware store is likely to have the parts you need. You may wish to get the parts first.