Leaky bathroom sink faucet

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Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: Jsauer (WI) I just replaced a 4" bathroom sink faucet. Supply lines all tight. I have a leak coming from the middle hole under the faucet. Plumber thought I had a defective faucet. Exchanged but now have same issue. Any thoughts? Thanks
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: packy (MA) no visible water topside around the faucet ??
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: hj (AZ) Defective faucets are about the only way you could have water at that point, assuming your description is accurate.
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: Jsauer (WI) Water is dripping down the lift pin and Clevis strap under the sink. I can see water dripping out of middle hole when under the sink
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: Pipe runner (AZ) check to make sure the aerator is tight and not plugged.
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) A loose aerator was my first thought as well. That's the point of the most restriction and if it's loose water will spray from around it and can run back down into the faucet body, onto the sink ,and drip down thru the center hole.
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Re: Leaky bathroom sink faucet
Author: Wheelchair (IL) The answer to your question could be in the brand and model of your 4 inch faucet. What brand and model? Best Wishes
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Thanks to all for their assistance
Author: Jsauer (WI) Thanks to all for their assistance. Got a replacement faucet and now no leaks! Now on to the kitchen sink.... Edited 1 times.
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