Kohler Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Leak

Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.

Kohler single handle kitchen faucet leak.

Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Causes of the leak continuous leak when faucet is on or off.

Description of the issue. With this issue you might experience water leaking from where the sprayhead and pull out hose connect or water running down the pull out hose under the sink. The valve is seated close to the top of the faucet and there is a small gap between the base of the handle and the base of the faucet. With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop.

With this issue dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water. Most kohler faucets leak from the top because that s where the water typically finds a way out. The faucet might also leak from the base or under the sink depending on the design. Faucet is leaking or dripping from the spout.

The valve cartridge is located under the handle. Description of the leak. With this issue water will drip from the end of the spout after the water has been turned off at the handle. Faucet leaking or dripping between the sprayhead and hose.

Causes for the leak. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. If the faucet leaks the problem probably is worn seals at the base of the cartridge and removing the cartridge to replace them is a simple operation. Description of the leak.

When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area. This troubleshooting document relates to single handle faucets with a pull out or pull down sprayhead. If replacing the seals doesn t stop the leak.