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How do you disassemble a peerless kitchen faucet?

How do you disassemble a peerless kitchen faucet?

Peerless Cartridge Faucet Repair

  1. Turn off the water.
  2. Remove the handle.
  3. Unscrew the retaining nut, using locking pliers.
  4. Grasp the valve stem with pliers and lift out the cartridge.
  5. Check inside the valve housing for rubber gaskets in the inlet holes and lift out any you find using a screwdriver.

How do you remove a peerless faucet handle?

Look for the nylon locknuts holding the body of the faucet to the countertop or sink. The locknuts twist onto two threaded shanks connected to the underside of the Peerless faucet body. Rotate the locknuts counterclockwise to remove them from the shanks and release the faucet.

How do you fix a dripping Peerless Faucet?

What do I do about water dripping from the spout of my two-handle (or three-handle) tub/shower faucet?

  1. Shut off the hot water supply.
  2. Remove the faucet handle.
  3. Remove the chrome bonnet nut by hand.
  4. Remove the stem extender.
  5. Remove the stem assembly by pulling it straight out.
  6. Remove the extender and stem assembly.

How do you take apart a single handle bathroom faucet?

Single-Handle Bathroom Sink Faucets – Handle Removal

  1. Using a bladed screwdriver, gently pry off the plug button under the handle, taking care to protect all finished surfaces.
  2. Using a 1/8″ hex wrench, loosen the setscrew securing the handle to the valve stem.
  3. Lift off the handle.
  4. Unthread the bonnet to expose the valve.

How do I change a Waltec faucet cartridge?

Removing The Cartridge

  1. Turn off the water under your sink and open the faucet.
  2. Using a screwdriver remove the handles of the faucet.
  3. Use an adjustable wrench to take out the Waltec cartridge.
  4. Use a screwdriver to remove the old tap washer on the bottom of the cartridge and replace with a new one.

How do you take the handle off a peerless faucet?

Take off the handle to the Peerless faucet by removing the screw at the bottom of the handle with an Allen wrench. Slide off the handle after you remove the screw.

How do you shut off a hot water faucet?

Shut off the hot water supply. If you can’t find the shut-off for your tub/shower valve (or if they won’t budge), shut off all the water to your house with your main water shut-off valve. Remove the faucet handle. To do this, you will need a Phillips screwdriver or an Allen wrench (depending on your handle type).

What should I do if my Kitchen pull out faucet is leaking?

My Kitchen Pull-Out faucet is leaking. What should I do? Identify the area that is leaking. Then, find the solutions to that area below. Note: The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.

How do you remove a drain diverter from a kitchen sink?

To access the diverter — Single-handle faucet: Shut off water supply under the sink. Cover drain opening so parts won’t fall into it. Remove the handle, cap, cam, packing and ball assembly. Gently rotate and lift off the spout. Remove the diverter assembly. Be sure to remove the entire diverter.