How To Change A Delta Sink Faucet Cartridge

Then tighten the large retaining nut with the wrench and replace the handles.

How to change a delta sink faucet cartridge.

This is the 1h dst cartridge used on most delta motion dst kitchen and lavatory faucets. Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. If you have a two handle faucet with handles that turn 90 degrees you have either a cartridge or compression faucet.

Leaks in cartridge faucets are usually caused by worn out cartridges or worn rubber o ring seals. 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. After you ve removed the handle and unscrewed the retaining nut grasp the valve stem with pliers and pull.

Then 1700 series delta faucet cartridge is dual control one for temperature and the other for water volume. Replacing delta cartridges yourself will save a hefty service call payment and money on your utility bill as well. Push the faucet cartridge into the faucet aligning it with the notches. We spent 3 for a set of seats and springs that fit both delta and peerless faucets.

Delta has been shifting toward cartridges in its shower faucets and the procedure for removing one of these is similar to removing a ball valve. The 1300 is a basic on and off cartridge and the 1400 series offers a temperature limit control. Kits containing faucet repair parts are readily available at hardware stores and home centers. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge.