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how to disassemble a dual handle delta kitchen faucet?

I removed the metal handle, and now I’m looking at a white and gray plastic part? what do I do next? the cold water isn’t working so I’m looking to clean it out to see if that helps. thanks.
Try pulling the plastic piece out. There should be a metal clip in the [...]

Has any removed a 15 year old Delta shower faucet?

I have a leaky showerhead and trying to get to the cartridge to replace. I am having a problem removing the trim sleeve from the unit. It is frozen solid.
try CLR in a baggie, wrapped around the head. Let it soak for a couple hrs. Good luck

Delta shower faucet is leaking, how do I take apart and fix?

When I take off the shower head it still leaks. I am trying to take off the shower lever and insides and can’t do. Home Depot said I should replace spring and washers (2). Any advice? House is 7 years old.
The problem isn’t in the shower head, it’s in the shower [...]

My bathroom sink Delta two-handled faucet leaks under the handle on Hot water side. I need help?

The faucet is almost 5 years old and came with the new house.
I removed the handle , however, I could not remove the cover to expose the interior parts. Delta sent me a cartridge to replace, but no instructions how to install
cheked the delta website. no instruction how-to dis-assemble
Take a cresent wrench or a pipe [...]

How do you remove a Delta bathtub faucet cartridge?

I have removed the clear acrylic knob/handle but now do not know how to remove the cartridge. I have removed single stems either hot or cold before but not a stem that controlled both hot and cold. Some articles reference the need of a cartridge puller but they do not go into any [...]

where can I find a replacement parts for an old delta shower faucet?

I am looking for Delta Tub shower trim kit. The diverter that I have is larger than most of the hardware store have,
not sure where you are, but if the hd and lowes dont have them then try www.meshersupply.com they are a great parts house I use all the time. They are reliable and will [...]

Why does my Delta kitchen faucet spout leak between the end of the spout and the aerator?

The aerator is as tight as can be and I’ll even loosen it a bit, but it still leaks when the water is on. I’ve tried both metal and rubber or palstic type swivel aerators.
I lot of these faucets have a rubber gasket that fits inside the spout, on top of the aerator to prevent [...]

taking my delta faucet handle apart?

when taking my delta faucet handle apart, i noticed a white steam. do i pull it out or does it screw out some way? also, the big nut that i unscrewed is so hard to screw back on. it seems to go on lopsided no matter how much i try to aline [...]

Replacing delta faucet cartridge 1700 series?

Water trickles from tub shower faucet. Is cartride gone bad? I have 1700 series delta faucet. If the problem is with cartridge, where do I find information how to do it. Delta website gives very little info. Please help
Delta has a replacement policy with Home Depot or Loews. Call them. It is just a matter [...]

Delta faucet at kitchen sink loses pressure for a few seconds and then comes back on?

Does any one know the cause and how to fix it? Has always worked great until recently when it started doing this. Thanks for any help.
First off, it sounds as if you have a bad gasket, seal or washer. If it is indeed the faucet and not your pipes or water lines. If you decide [...]