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Good news and bad news: kitchen faucet is leaking

It's leaking from the hose that connects to the spray nozzle, where it pulls out. Thought it was just the O-ring at the connector, but a new O-ring didn't fix it. Pulled the hose out again and finally discovered the source of the leak is where the metal breaded hose is clamped, so no permanent repair is possible on my end. I have to replace the hose. Checked with the manufacturer, and that item is unavailable. Don't understand, since it's the exact same hose part number for every pull out kitchen faucet they've made in the last 20+ years. Did a part number search and found it on Amazon. I looked at the company video on swapping it out, and it's much easier than expected...a 10 minute job?
Posted: 04/19/2025 at 11:34 AM ET

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Good news and bad news: kitchen faucet is leaking
EDGEMAN 04/19/25 11:34 AM ET
Pro Tip: before installing the new hose prepare a dilute Clorox solution
nokeneck 04/19/25 01:46 PM ET
Thanks! I'll do that.
EDGEMAN 04/19/25 01:56 PM ET
And the good news?**
HwoodHokie 04/19/25 01:30 PM ET
Simple repair, and not that expensive.**
EDGEMAN 04/19/25 01:51 PM ET
Under normal conditions the recommendation usually
PhotoHokieNC 04/19/25 12:38 PM ET
That's close. Replaced the faucet and sold the house:)**
AZHokie59 04/19/25 02:04 PM ET
I checked under the counter, and thankfully the leak has been contained...
EDGEMAN 04/19/25 12:39 PM ET
Why is your sink under the counter? In inspector school we were taught
PhotoHokieNC 04/19/25 01:34 PM ET
Comet Plumbing calling your name. I was just down there 2 weeks ago. **
Stork 04/19/25 11:57 AM ET
10 minute job on Youtube always turns out to a 1/2 day jobe with 3 trips to
UTPr0sim 04/19/25 11:42 AM ET
Not this time. It either works (without leaking) or it doesn't
EDGEMAN 04/19/25 12:16 PM ET