Leaking kitchen faucet
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Marie
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Kitchen faucet is leaking around base where it goes into the sink. How can I fix?
7 answers
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It may need a new washer where the faucet connects to the piping
Missie Rebecca
on Nov 25, 2015
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Hi Marie. I agree with Missie, it needs a washer. The bad news is a lot of the newer ones need to be replaced rather than fixed. I will suggest taking the faucet with you to save a trip back if it's the wrong piece. OR, call the manufacturer and order the piece from them, if your handy. If no so handy, just remove the faucet. It really is pretty easy.
Hope Williams
on Nov 25, 2015
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Check with the manufacturer to see what size washer you need, then go to Home Depot, Lowes, or your nearby hardware store. Should be fixable. BTW, my first mother-in-law and her family came from Nanticoke many years ago. None of them still around, but I heard so many good things about that little town.
Marie Alesi Caruana
on Nov 25, 2015
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Sometimes it is a cartridge that needs replaced. If it is a high end faucet, call the manufacturer, they are very helpful (Grohe, Kohler, etc.) Look up the brand and try to find the faucet online and there should be a parts list available.
512181
on Nov 25, 2015
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My faucets are always the cheap ones and when I see leakage here, I replace the whole thing and solve the matter. I have only replaced two faucets in 35 years. However, for ones who have the most expensive of plumbing I have no answer.
Pauline Sodermark
on Nov 25, 2015
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I just watched a YOUTube video ionthis very problem. The video was for my type of faucet. There are a lot of different videos. I went to YOUTube and typed in leaking faucets.
Carol Hougaboom Holman
on Nov 25, 2015
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Call the manufacturer, they will usually send you a replacement part for free. I've done it a couple of times. The parts are easy to replace yourself. No need for a plumber.
Jane R.
on Jul 13, 2016
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