Leaky kitchen faucet ?
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very small leak kitchen hot faucet ?
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My downstairs faucet in my kitchen has no hot water.
The cold water is working. Everything other faucet in my house is working and it is delivering hot and cold water. It's only my downstairs facuet. It's 9degrees in Bo... See more
Why is there low water pressure from the kitchen faucet?
Not sure what's going on but there's super low water pressure in my kitchen faucet at the moment. The bathroom sink and shower are fine - it's just the kitchen.
it could be the washer that needs replacing or just tightening here is info to help you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxyEeTUE_hI
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/kitchens/21097141/how-to-stop-kitchen-faucet-leaks
1. Bad O-Ring
Got a leaky cartridge faucet? A cartridge is a valve that controls the flow of water into the faucet spout. One problem that occurs in cartridge faucets is a loose or worn-out O-ring. This is the small disc that's attached to the stem screw that holds the handle of the faucet in place. If your sink handle is leaking, this is the likely cause.
2. Worn-Out Cartridge
A leak in a cartridge faucet could also be due to the cartridge itself, which may need to be replaced. You'll need to make sure you have a matching replacement cartridge to swap it with.
3. Corroded Valve Seat
If the leak appears to be originating from the spout, it could be an issue with the valve seat, which connects the faucet and the spout. A buildup of water sediments can corrode the valve seat, causing a leak. You can avoid this by regularly cleaning the valve seat, generally with the help of a pro.
4. Worn-Out Washers
Another common cause of spout leakage is problems with the washer that rests against the valve seat. Over time, the friction between these two parts can cause the washer to wear out. Faucet leaks can also occur if the washer is installed incorrectly or is the wrong size. This mainly occurs in compression faucets.
5. Worn-Out Seals
Much like the valve seats, inlet and outlet seals can become corroded by the accumulation of water sediments.
6. Water Pressure
If the faucet only tends to drip during certain times of the day, or when you move the handles a certain way, your home’s water pressure could be the culprit.
7. Loose Parts
The adjusting ring and packing nuts in the stream screw can become loose over time, causing your sink handle to start leaking. Tightening the packing nut or replacing it will usually do the trick to fix the leaky faucet.
Try replacing the washer. It's a simple fix and may take care of the problem.
I would check the washer and the seals, especially since you reference hot water. It could be on that side only but I would go ahead and replace all.
The usual cause of this is the washer has worn out. What you could do is shut off the water and open the faucets in the sink to let it drain out of the system. Take a picture of your faucet assembly to Home Depot or Lowes and they can guide you as of what to buy to fix this problem.
Could be you need to change the washer!
Could have a loose washer. I’d still call a plumber to be sure!!
Hello. This link might be helpful.
https://www.realhomes.com/us/advice/how-to-fix-a-leaky-faucet
If water is pooling around the stem of the faucet, you most likely need to replace the O-ring or tighten the packing nut. If the leak is coming from the spout, there's most likely a problem with the faucet handle. ... The rubber seals can wear out over time, so replacing them can usually remedy a dripping faucet.Apr
Could you take the knob off and tighten the screw on the hot that should help
Check the washer first; often that's the problem and is a super cheap fix