Over time, a faucet can become clogged with mineral deposits restricting flow. When a kitchen sink faucet is not working but the sprayer hose is, the problem is located somewhere within the faucet fixture itself. That the sprayer hose is working eliminates the possibility that it is an issue with your water lines and limits the scope of the problem to either a clog in the faucet, a faulty aerator or an issue with the spray diverter. Faucet Screen The faucet screen is on the end of the faucet spigot, where the water would emerge from the fixture if not for the current problem. The end of the faucet can be unscrewed and is generally only hand-tight. If your faucet end is difficult to loosen, you can use a pair of pliers wrapped in a cloth to prevent scuffing. Remove the faucet end and pull the screen out of the faucet. Turn on your faucet without the screen to see if you have found the source of your issue. If the faucet works, soak the screen in vinegar to loosen accumulated mineral deposits and reinstall.

Sink Aerator Look for the aerator in the same portion of the faucet as your screen. Aerators can also become clogged with debris and mineral deposits. Replacing an aerator necessitates ascertaining the make and model number of your faucet and contacting a plumbing supply store. The item may have to be ordered, and if your faucet is sufficiently old, you may prefer to simply replace the entire fixture. Spray Diverter The spray diverter directs water to the sink sprayer when the handle of the sprayer is depressed. This small cartridge is a pressure switch that remains closed as long as the sprayer is not in use, sending water to the faucet. When the sprayer handle is squeezed, the diverter flips and turns off the faucet, turning on the sprayer. The diverter is inside your faucet and can be serviced or replaced. Turn off the water lines leading to your faucet from under your sink. Loosen the cap behind your faucet, where the faucet itself meets your sink. Take the faucet neck off of the faucet assembly and loosen the diverter using pliers.

The diverter is typically installed horizontally on the back of single-handle faucets and vertically in the middle of the assembly on two-handle sinks. Replace the diverter with a replacement part for your particular model and reassemble your faucet. Faucet Clogs Over time, the faucet itself, like the aerator and screen, can can become clogged with mineral deposits. Cleaning your faucet in place is not feasible because removing the mineral deposits necessitates soaking the faucet overnight. Turn off the water lines under your sink and detach them from the faucet. Remove the bolts holding your faucet to your sink and lift the entire assembly off of the sink. Soak the faucet in a solution of warm water and vinegar overnight to loosen any accumulated mineral deposits. Reinstall the faucet by reversing the removal procedure. Ships from and sold by BIC Warehouse. Delta RP63136 Diverter Assembly - Kitchen Danco 88693 Silicone Grease Add-on ItemFREE Shipping on orders over $49. 5 x 2 x 1 inches

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wife happy her sprayer works again. Since this is Delta's original part, sure fit and operation. Delta Faucet RP61 Cam Assembly for lever Delta Faucet RP4993 Seats and Springs, 2-Pack Delta RP63135 Kitchen Faucet Diverter Assembly Danco 86970 Faucet Repair Kit for DeltaIf you find mysterious puddles under your kitchen sink, the most likely suspects are the water supply lines, the drain lines or the seal between the sink and the countertop. about the pullout sprayer. can fool you because they usually occur only when the faucet is running. are only two fixes: Either replace the spray head or both the spray head and the hose. First, check the spray head for leaks. Turn on the faucet and pull out the sprayMake sure the slide nut is tightly screwed into the spray head. Check for leaks, then push the trigger andIf water leaks out from under the slide nut, remove the spray head andTurn on the faucet and look for

leaks around the crimp sleeve. leaks around the crimp, you’ll have to replace the hose and the head. doesn’t leak, simply replace the headReplacements are sold at home centers and hardware stores. If the spray head doesn’t leak, grab a flashlight, turn on the faucet and checkGive the hose a quick inspection, then examine the connectionIf you find a leak at the crimp, replace the hose. If the leak is coming from the stem connection, try to tightenYou might be able to tighten it with a small pliers, but it’s tight quarters underThe best tool for this job is a basin wrench (sold at home centers and hardwareIf tightening doesn’t solve the problem, replace the hose (Photo 2). Hoses usually aren’t sold separately, so you’ll get a new spray head, too. hoses have a female fitting that fits over the faucet stem. Others screw into theMany spray head/hose kits include an adapter so the hose can connect

to male or female threads. up a roll of pipe-thread tape and wrap the male threads before you connectYou don’t have to turn off the water supply to replace the hose, but make sure no one turns on the faucet while the hose is disconnected! new hose is installed, turn on the faucet and check for leaks. Most spray heads and hoses are interchangeableBut some spray heads and hoses connect differently. and hardware stores usually carry only the standard type shown here. have a different type, call a plumbing supplier (in the Yellow Pages under “Plumbing, Fixtures”) or go to any online search engine and type in the manufacturer of your faucet followed by “replacement parts.” Fix an Erratic Sink Sprayer Inside your faucet, there’s a “diverter” valve, which stops the water flow to the spout and sends it to the sprayer when you press the spray head’s trigger. symptoms of diverter trouble:

Very little water, or none at all, comes out of the sprayer when you press theA bad sprayer head can cause this, but more often the diverter is theTo check this, remove the spray head and turn on the faucet. water flow out of the hose is weak, the diverter is to blame. The sprayer pulsates like a machine gun. Water continues to flow out of the faucet spout when you’re using the Often, a misbehaving diverter needs only light scrubbing with a toothbrush and a good rinse. But since removing a diverter usually requires major faucet disassembly, it’s best to simply replace the diverter rather than risk taking it apart again. Diverter styles and removal procedures differ widely. Some are small valves like the one shown here. Others are larger cylinders that don’t look like valves at all. Some newer diverters aren’t inside the faucet, but are instead connected to the sprayer hose below. So the first step in diverter repair is finding a diagram of your faucet.