Delta Compression Faucet Repair

Delta bathroom and kitchen faucets with two handles often are stem style faucets that include a neoprene valve seat and spring the fit into the faucet below a cartridge like insert stem.

Delta compression faucet repair.

How to repair a compression faucet though plumbing problems may seem complicated many such as the most common one the leaky faucet are fairly simple to fix if approached methodically. Delta stem cartridge repair kit model rp42096 9 71 9 71. Find the delta repair part you need by room type or issue and easily select the right replacement part and order online. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.

Originally introduced in 1954 by delta faucet the ball valve increased in reliability and popularity in the 1970s under delta faucet s diy brand peerless faucet. The spruce the ball faucet is the most popular type of single handle washerless faucet in the market. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Free delivery with 45 order.

In the delta faucet customer service center get warranty information register your product find repair parts and instructions or contact a specialist. Compression reverse compression faucets in this repair you ll replace the washer and o ring or gasket on the valve stem as well as the valve seat in the faucet. Free delivery with 45 order. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.

How to repair a leaky compression faucet. Master plumber ed del grande takes some of the mystery out of faucet repair. This is different from a true cartridge style faucet which closely resembles a stem faucet but does not have valve seats and springs. Plumbing problems can be frustrating and they never get better with time.

To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.