Replace Kitchen Faucet Cartridge

Cartridge 4000 unfinished replacement cartridge.

Replace kitchen faucet cartridge.

To replace the cartridge grip the top of the cartridge with pliers and pull straight up to remove it. If you have plumber s grease apply a small amount to the cartridge s o rings using your finger. In a single handle faucet the handle causes the internal cartridge to rise or lower within the faucet body to start and stop the flow of water. If your faucet is leaking from the handles it might be time to replace the faucet cartridge.

Your kitchen faucet gets a lot of use so you want to keep it in tip top shape. Replace the little brass screw in the top of the cartridge shaft if necessary. Cartridge 1224 two handle replacement cartridge hot or cold. If you find that your cartridge type faucet is leaking water you can replace a few of its parts without spending a lot of time and money on a new faucet.

With the cartridge out inspect o rings for any damage. We promise it s easy and the best part is you can do it all by yourself. Cartridge faucets are so named because inside their handle is a movable brass or plastic cartridge. Replacing a faucet cartridge is an easy do it yourself fix wit.

Two handle faucet cartridges. On some models of faucet you may have to remove the cartridge with a specialized tool which will be indicated on manufacturer s instructions. Cartridge faucets come in both single lever and two handle versions and various models use different types of plastic or brass body cartridges. Replace all rings with the matching size.