How would I fix my kitchen faucet it is very loose on the sink - still works fine - but I know this can't be good for it.
It is a one handle with spray diverter.
It didn't just gradually get loose - just one day it was like that.

I need something like 'anatomy of a faucet' - as I have no clue what to do.
I can follow directions though!

Thanks in advance

Nancy

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Originally Posted by nmutchler

How would I fix my kitchen faucet it is very loose on the sink - still works fine - but I know this can't be good for it.
It is a one handle with spray diverter.
It didn't just gradually get loose - just one day it was like that.

I need something like 'anatomy of a faucet' - as I have no clue what to do.
I can follow directions though!

Thanks in advance

Nancy

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Look for the manufactures name find the model number go to any home depot or Lowe's and talk to someone in the plumbing department I
I,am sure they can help you.

GOOD LUCK

Single handle faucets usually have a hex set screw just below the handle. Tilt it all the way in one direction and look with a flashlight. Tilt back and then to the otherside. You should see it in one of those locations. Tighten with an Allen wrench.

Please score my answer so I'll know if I helped you. Good luck.

Ballengerb - the base is loose - the faucet sort hangs there limply. I can try the allen wrench thing, thank you - but I'm thinking there is more to it since the bottom/base is loose too

I misunderstood your situation. Get that same flashlight and slide under the sink, you wanted to clean out that junk in the cabinet anyway. Look up at the two supply lines running to the sink faucet. You will see two small nuts or one large nut around the stem. Tighten those nuts.

It is very possible that the base of the faucet has rusted and has come loose for the portion of the faucet that holds it tight against the sink, Do like was said before, look un under the sink where the faucet comes through the sink test to see if things under there are loose. Shake the supply;y lines and see if they are lose and will move around easily.
I think you only way to solve this problem is going to be to replace the faucet.

If you have a light gauge stainless sink, the force of moving the faucet can cause
The sink metal to deflect. May need to reinforce the underside where the mounting
Nuts snug up the faucet to the sink. Have a contractor look at it.