How To Tighten A Single Handle Kitchen Faucet

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The sink is an integral part of many kitchens because it does so much more than just wash water. Between the sink, countertops, and cabinets, kitchen value is extended and even worth more. And without any arguments, a sink faucet is one of the most essential parts of a sink.

Without one, you would have no way to produce or even see water come out. It might surprise you to learn that many people don’t necessarily know that they need a sink without this essential feature until it’s too late.

Bonus: If your kitchen faucet’s base is also loose, don’t worry because we will also guide you on how to tighten a loose Moen kitchen faucet base.

📌 In this guide, you’ll learn:

Required Tools to Tighten a Loose Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Base

  • Mini-knife / flathead screwdriver
  •  Allen wrench
  •  Tooth-brush
  •  Hand gloves
  •  head-light
  •  Basin wrench
  •  A piece of cloth or towel

How to Tighten a Loose Moen Single Handle Kitchen Faucet

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to tighten a loose Moen single-handle kitchen faucet and base in 7 easy steps.

Step 1. Shut off the water supply

Before starting the procedure, you should shut off the water supply. Locate under the sink, and shut off both cold and hot water supply lines. If you cannot find both shut-off valves under the sink, you should turn off your home’s main water supply line.

Step 2. Cover the sink drain

You should cover the sink drain because you might lose essential and crucial nuts if you don’t cover them. Some nuts and screws are tiny and delicate, so before removing them, cover the drain to save them.
If you lose any nut or screw, you have to buy new ones from the hardware store. All this process will become the reason for wasting your time. Cover the drain to finish your job quickly and effortlessly.

Step 3. Turn on the faucet to relieve the remaining pressure

Turn on the faucet and release the remaining air pressure and water bubbles. Don’t forget to relieve air pressure and water bubbles. Because if you don’t do this, your handle tightening tasks will become rugged and tough.

Step 4. Remove the cap or nut

After relieving the remaining air pressure, locate the handle and see the cap or nut your faucet has. After locating the nut or cap, use a mini-knife, flathead screwdriver, or your fingernail to remove it.

Step 5. Find the hide setscrew

After removing the cap or button, now it’s time to insert an Allen wrench into the hole. After that, try to find the set screw. 

Step 6. Tighten the setscrew

After finding the set screw under the cap or button, now it’s time to use an Allen wrench to tighten the set screw. Don’t apply too much force to tighten the setscrew. Move Allen wrench clockwise to tighten the setscrew.

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Step 7. Check Everything Is Working Properly

After tightening the setscrew, reverse the steps back and turn on the faucet. Also, check the tightness of the faucet handle.
If everything is working perfectly, then your job has been done! But if the base of your faucet is also leaking, then keep reading our guide.

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How to Tighten a Loose Moen Kitchen Faucet Base

You should follow some same steps to tighten the Moen kitchen faucet base.

  1. Shut off the water supply lines
  2. Cover the drain of the sink
  3. Turn on the faucet and also remove any remaining water bubbles or air

4. Clean the mounting nuts

Under the sink, you will find nuts holding the faucet with the sink. If nuts are visible, then move towards the next step. If you are unable to find nuts, use a headlight. The headlight will help you to find nuts quickly and effortlessly. But if your faucet’s nuts are dirty and corroded, use spray on the nuts and use the brush to clean them.

5. Tighten the nuts

Now it’s time to tighten the nuts of the base of the sink. Use a basin wrench to tighten the nuts. Use gentle pressure to tighten the nuts. Don’t apply too much force because if you do, then maybe the result will be the breakage of nuts or something else.

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6. Check everything is working perfectly, and nuts are tight

After tightening the faucet base’s nuts, don’t forget to check, whether they are correctly tightened or not. Because if the nuts do not correctly tighten, you may again face the same problem.

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Final Words

I am sure now you will be able to tighten the Moen kitchen faucet handle and base. If you tighten both handle and base nuts, your Moen kitchen faucet loosened spout will be solved. It would be best to have the tools and courage to complete or also finish the job without anybody’s help.

So muster up some courage and do this job yourself. Good luck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Tighten The Kitchen Faucet Myself?

You can solve this problem on your own, so you don’t need to call a plumber for such an easy Do It Yourself (DIY) project. All you need is some easy-to-find tools to start the process.