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Leaking Kitchen Faucet Sprayer

  
  
  

kitchen faucet headA kitchen faucet sprayer is a nice convenience, but it can lead to some small leaks after a while. There are different styles of sprayers, from side mounted to a pull-out spout, but they all have similar functions.

You may notice a water stain under the sink. This is something to check quickly. You may find a leak under the sink where the hose attaches to the handle, or it may be where the sprayer attaches to the hose. If you pull out the hose and turn the water on, you may find the leak where the sprayer connects to the hose. Simply try tightening the handle to the hose as this part tends to get twisted and becomes loose, which causes the leak. The water will run down the hose and fall onto the cabinet floor, which can cause damage. If the leak isn’t at the handle, go under the sink and check the connection there.

The fitting under the sink will either be a threaded connection or will use a mechanical clip feature. The connection under the faucet is more difficult, not only because it is under the sink, but because it usually isn’t a straightforward tightening job. You may end up adding some Teflon tape to the fitting, or you may and up buying a new sprayer hose assembly and installing it.

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