Delta Tub Faucet Handle Loose

If not repaired early.

Delta tub faucet handle loose.

In this video i show you how to fix a loose faucet handle. The project only takes about a half hour to complete. Tighten the screw that holds the handle in place. Turn off the water using the faucet handle.

Using a hex wrench will allow you to re tighten the set screw in the handle. If you have a loose valve handle on a shower bathroom or kitchen faucet tighten the screw that holds the handle in place. How to fix shower knob. In my old house the 35 peerless faucet i bought from walmart functioned as well after 10 years as it did new.

With others you ll find a setscrew near the base of the handle. This will result in a loose faucet handle leading to accelerated wear and tear. Your faucet came with the correct hex wrench. If you can t find the hex wrench that came with your faucet most single handle kitchen faucets will use a 1 8th inch wrench while most two handle kitchen faucets will use a 3 32nd inch wrench.

It requires no special tools or skills just a handyman with a can do attitude. Set your store to see local availability. My kitchen faucet single handle also delta also high end is experiencing similar issues. Delta pair of cassidy metal lever handles for roman tub faucet in venetian bronze model h697rb 106 82 106 82.

This set screw is the single part making the handle loose and you must replace it to fix the problem. Turn the faucet handle to the on position. You may need to replace those using delta genuine parts. Delta cassidy tub and shower faucet metal lever handle in venetian bronze model h797rb view the cassidy collection in venetian bronze 52 99 52 99.

It s not coming off but the handle is a bit loose and it s been tightened all the way. Your tub faucet is held in place by a screw that attaches the handle to the base of the faucet. Flush the faucet and supply lines for one minute. Turn the water on at the supply.

Setscrews usually require a hex or allen wrench. Over time both the inside of the faucet handle and the stem it is attached to will wear down. The handle in my bathroom was really shaky so i figured out how to fix it and decided to film i. Wash any debris from the aerator before you replace it.

Next check the seats and springs and the ball valve.