Why is my water supply line leaking?

A loose nut allows water to seep around the washer and leak at the joint between the nut and the threads. An excessively tightened nut might crack threads and allow water to leak. In general, plumbers tighten braided lines’ compression nuts approximately one-quarter rotation beyond hand tight.

Why does my Kohler bathroom faucet keep leaking?

Continuous leak when faucet is off: When the faucet is off, water leaks from under the handle area. With this issue, dirt and debris have collected in the valve/cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water.

Where is the spacer in a Kohler kitchen faucet?

The spacer/check valve assembly is located under the valve in the faucet body. In some faucets, a symptom of a worn out spacer/check valve is water leaking from the weep hole, a small hole located in the back of the faucet body. Continuous leak while faucet is on: Replace the seals/o-rings to return the faucet to water-tight operation.

Is there a warranty on a Kohler faucet?

Replacement parts for this faucet may be covered under the Kohler Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty. Contact Kohler Customer Service for additional details. Kohler replacement parts are designed with ease of installation in mind. The following resources may assist with installation and repair of the valve/cartridge.

Why does my new kitchen faucet have low flow?

New Installation: The low flow of water could be the result of dirt and debris in the supply lines. This debris build up may be caused by not properly flushing water through the faucet after installation. The action of turning the water supply on and off during a new installation can kick free dirt or debris within the home’s water lines.

Where does water come out of a Kohler kitchen faucet?

Most Kohler faucets leak from the top because that’s where the water typically finds a way out. The valve is seated close to the top of the faucet, and there is a small gap between the base of the handle and the base of the faucet. The faucet might also leak from the base or under the sink, depending on the design.

Continuous leak when faucet is off: When the faucet is off, water leaks from under the handle area. With this issue, dirt and debris have collected in the valve/cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water.

What causes water to leak under kitchen sink?

Water will leak at the sprayhead and hose connection or may run down the pull-out hose and leak under the sink. The issue will be resolved by replacing the sprayhead hose. The part number of the sprayhead hose will vary depending on the faucet model number.

New Installation: The low flow of water could be the result of dirt and debris in the supply lines. This debris build up may be caused by not properly flushing water through the faucet after installation. The action of turning the water supply on and off during a new installation can kick free dirt or debris within the home’s water lines.