Squeaky kitchen faucet handles

[chaps2018]

Our new rig has a faucet handle that I can't seem to disassemble to put plumbers grease on to quiet it. Any of you know how to remove this faucet handle?

[Flightmike]

That’s a rubber plug. Pull it out and under is an allen screw.

[cavie]

+2

[chaps2018]

Originally Posted by Flightmike

That’s a rubber plug. Pull it out and under is an allen screw.

I thought so too but it is hard plastic. Assuming it's a plug, I can't seem to get it out. There is nothing to grab onto to pull or pry it out

[pdqparalegal1]

Try a dental pick or drill, by hand, not powet and thread a small screw into it and pull

[Edmund]

Had the same problem with bathroom faucet. Tried everything. Gave up and bought a decent single handle faucet. Problem solved.

[Sebourn]

I use an ice pick. Doesn't take much to start it coming out and if you don't gouge it in, it won't leave a mark.

[Wolverine 1945]

I dough I would resort to buying a new faucet,,, because of a squeak !!!
Super Lube !!!

[ProfChuck]

I haven't taken apart our kitchen faucets yet, but, in the bathroom the handle end unscrews and the metal parts lift off. Then it is just a quarter turn or so of the whole plastic insert to get it out. I use silicone plumber's grease on the O rings inside and just put it back together. Have had to do this every couple years as the water and turning faucet handle washes the grease out after a while. You could call your RV dealer (or the faucet company - or on line) and ask how they remove the handles. Usually it is pretty simple, even if it is tricky. When I have done it in the bathroom, once you know the trick to getting the handles off, it only takes about 5 minutes if you are doing it slowly (a lot less time than installing a whole new faucet). I usually do it either at the end of the season after blowing the lines, or at the beginning before I de-winterize. Makes it easier and less sloppy and the silicone grease sticks to the O ring better.

[ProfChuck]

Originally Posted by chaps2018

I thought so too but it is hard plastic. Assuming it's a plug, I can't seem to get it out. There is nothing to grab onto to pull or pry it out

Try one of those small jeweler's screw drivers with a flat end.

[chaps2018]

Update: I tried with dental pics, not a chance of snagging it. It is hard plastic and no room to pry from.

As suggested, I then drilled a small hole in the middle of the plastic and got a screw to bite into it. Tried with significant force to pull it out--it wasn't coming out.

Looked again for mfgr markings--none--just the GPM specs etc.

Hard to believe this thing does not come apart. I have taken many apart and lubed. While my shower is the same type, at least it does not squeak.

I guess this must be the first in a new series of faucet type/brand...I can't believe I am the only one having the problem and can't remedy it.

I will put it on my dealer list and see if they have a trick to solve it.

Thanks for the feedback.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by chaps2018

Update: I tried with dental pics, not a chance of snagging it. It is hard plastic and no room to pry from.

As suggested, I then drilled a small hole in the middle of the plastic and got a screw to bite into it. Tried with significant force to pull it out--it wasn't coming out.

Looked again for mfgr markings--none--just the GPM specs etc.

Hard to believe this thing does not come apart. I have taken many apart and lubed. While my shower is the same type, at least it does not squeak.

I guess this must be the first in a new series of faucet type/brand...I can't believe I am the only one having the problem and can't remedy it.

I will put it on my dealer list and see if they have a trick to solve it.

Thanks for the feedback.

GOOD LUCK !!!
Sounds like you have tried it all,,, other that burning it out !!!

[NMWildcat]

One of the first things we do to any new RV is replace all the cheap oem faucets. Saves me frustration later and we enjoy them much more. You can get replacements at any hardware store from cheap to expensive.

[chaps2018]

Update: I removed the faucet and figured out it is a WMF EL8201. No info on the website regarding servicing but I was able to email the folks in Taiwan.

I Installed this one today. I had to orient the handle from the side to the front due to clearance issues with the back wall. Not sure how DW will like it...The old fixture required PEX pipe all the way up to the bottom of the fixture. I wasn't quite ready to cut the pex pipe yet so I picked up the right angle bracket to make it possible to connect the braided hoses of the new faucet.



Also in order to satisfy my DW's complaints about my hand soap and dawn dish soap bottles always inviting a wet counter, I got these to plug the extra holes in the counter. Man, these have come a long way since I had one back in the 90's...fill from the top WHAT???

[chaps2018]

Now that the old faucet is out, i got a bit more aggressive with pushing in the pin. One side came off easily, the other was a challenge. here is a pic of the part underneath the handle.