Fixtures · Faucet Components
Seats and Springs
Small elastomer seats and coil springs used in many two-handle and legacy single-handle faucets to seal against the valve stem or ball assembly.
Common uses
Stopping drips at valve ports, restoring shutoff sealing, improving handle feel in legacy faucets
Common symptoms
- Faucet drips after shutoff
- Handle needs extra force to close flow
- Intermittent leak from hot or cold side
Common repairs
- Seat and spring replacement
- Valve-port cleaning
- Lubrication with plumber grease
Related terms
Pro launch updates
Get notified when Pro launches, plus a monthly code-change digest. Email only — no account required.