The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.
Pull down faucet leaking at base.
Pull out the faucet spray wand from the spout and unscrew it from the chrome pullout hose.
Identify the area that is leaking.
Confirm the water on the base plate escutcheon is not a handle leak.
Confirm that the spray wand and pullout hose connection is tight.
If tightening the connection did not stop the leaking the faucet will need to be identified for the correct part numbers.
You can test for a handle leak by wrapping a paper towel around the handle and turning on the faucet.
But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area.
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Many times this leak is coming from the spray wand and hose connection.
You may want to google your particular faucet if you know the brand.
Description of the leak.
This leak could be a temporary drip or a continuous leak.
A leak around the base of the faucet where the faucet body meets the sink is not quite as obvious since users are constantly splashing water around the sink deck and base of the faucet.
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Secure the pullout hose by tying a towel around it.
If it is a leak from the handle replace the cartridge.
Turn on the faucet and allow any residual water in the pipes to drain into the sink.
Confirm that the spray wand and pullout hose connection is tight.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Causes of the leak.
What we re about to tell you are basic tips for repairing a faucet leaking from the base but each brand may have its own specific tips and can give you exact part numbers or faucet model numbers.
Description of the leak.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Leaks around the base of the faucet.
It gets used many times a day and many ways such as to wash your dishes get a drink wash your food and fill.
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With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop.
Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop.
With this leak water will leak from the area where the handle attaches to the faucet body after the water has been turned off or while the faucet is still on.
Moen kitchen faucet leaks at pull out spout.
A kitchen faucet gets a lot of use.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Repairing a faucet leaking from the base.