If the base of your pull down faucet is leaking then most likely the problem lies in the o rings.
Pull down kitchen faucet leaking.
Take apart the pull down faucet by removing the logo in front using a screwdriver or allen wrench.
Description of the leak.
With this issue water will drip from the end of the spout after the water has been turned off at the handle.
Pull out the faucet spray wand from the spout and unscrew it from the chrome pullout hose.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Turn the pull down faucet on and take note of where the water pools.
Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Next pull the hose out through the faucet spout above and then feed the new hose back down the faucet spout in the same way.
Faucet is leaking or dripping from the spout.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Turn on the faucet and allow any residual water in the pipes to drain into the sink.
Causes of the leak.
If you have a screw on weight screw it back on now.
Attach the hose to the water supply in the same way as you removed the old one.
Easy fix for leaky sprayer.
Go back under the sink and slide the plastic weight back onto the hose if necessary.
If there is a lot of water deposits you can clean this by setting the faucet head in some vinegar for about 30 minutes.
There are generally two causes of water leaking from your moen faucet.
Causes for the leak.
Over time the plastic can become brittle and break or the rubber could rot.
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.
If the pull out kitchen faucet is leaking at the spout the problem is generally the aerator head.
Because pull out spray faucets have a single handle the most common cause of the water leaking is the o ring.