Kohler K-12176-PB Fairfax Single Handle Kitchen Faucet With Side Spray Poli... - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Once you have removed the screw from the handle, you may be able to gently pull the handle away from the valve. Some handles may have a small set screw on the side that needs to be loosened first. If the handle does not easily come off, gently tap it with a soft rubber mallet or use a handle puller tool to carefully remove it. If the handle is still stuck, consult the manufacturer's instructions or a plumber for further assistance.

To remove the handle on a Kohler 12176, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the water supply to the faucet.
2. Look for a screw or set screw on the handle that is holding it in place.
3. If there is a screw, use a screwdriver to loosen and remove it.
4. If there is no screw, use a handle puller tool to gently pry off the handle.
5. Once the handle is removed, you can access the valve stem and replace any damaged parts if necessary.

Note: If you are unsure about the process, consult the Kohler 12176 owner's manual for specific instructions or contact a professional plumber for assistance.

Kohler K-79402-CP aerator kit Kohler K-78250 Kohler 1001100 You might try to replace aerator on end of spout if water is leaking around it, or you might try to replace cartridge. VALVE (CORALAIS AND FAIRFAX) K-GP77548 $14.80 List Price Call Kohler if you need more info.

No most faucets today are not made as good as early year faucets.

Go to kohler web site and request a parts break down of that model they should be able to e-mail you a diagram and provide parts needed at little or no cost if you are firm about not using their product again because of bad experience with this faucet.

There's usually a plug button (on the top or around the base of the handle), remove that and there will be a small screw underneath.

Verify the cold water outlet has equal pressure as the hot side outlet at the wall. Check the inlet screen on the cold side water line where it attatches to cold water pipe. The screen could be plugged. Then check the cold side hose for any restrictions. Also check if there is a screen on the outlet side of the cold water hose and see if it is plugged. Otherwise the faucet valve is mis-aligned and will need to be rotated and re-tightened to align the valve to the center so both sides have equal water flow.

One thing you could try is to remove the aerator at the end of the spout on the faucet, Turn water on and see if pressure is any better. If so the aerator is got something in it restricting the flow.
You also can remove the dime shaped flat in the aerator to increase water flow. It looks like a dime with a hole about 1/8" in center to restrict the flow to about 1.6 gpm. Remove it and reinstall aerator and check water flow

Most of the times when cold and hot side of faucet.It would be the first thin to check being you have good water pressure at other faucets. They catch debris and the flow slows down from the faucet's. Check out supply lines and faucet for a blockage if this doesn't take care of the problem.

Check out this web sire for a parts breakdown of parts in faucet. Check out installation and rough in sheet for information on faucet below.
http://www.needplumbingsupplies.com/Kohler-Kitchen-Sink-Faucets.asp?id=3628

Try tighten the hoses, if this don't work the seal in hose connectors may need replaced, very simple and cheap to replace. over time the hot water will wear down the seal it will go bad with pressure and water period. It's a good thing to change these all while you are there.

Yes- a handle puller is required. My husband is a plumber. He says to go to a plumbing supply store to buy one. Also, u need to take off the brass clip with a screwdriver. It pries out. Good luck!

If it's the handle and u can't get it off b/c of sediment then pour hot water on the handle and gently pry off. If that doesn't work then get a handle puller from a plumbing supply store

U have to get a handle puller from a plumbing supply store. My husband is a plumber. he says that's all u need to do!

If you have checked the head then that is ruled out. I assume that all the other faucets in the house are okay. The problem is in the small passageways inside the faucet, if both the hot and cold are slow then it is probably in the one going to the spout. If you remove the heandle you can often pull the spout up and over the guts of the faucet. Check for an obstruction in the hole going to the spout. Also blow out the spout to make sure that it is free of debris.
Very small amounts of debris can make a faucet very slow.

Remove top handle and lock nut and remove plastic cartridge buy the cartridge it has detailed instructions better yet call 1-800-4-KOHLER and they will mail you a free replacement

This unit uses a cartridge with some small washers. I have included a link of the expanded view for your faucet. Take it apart and replace the whashers in it. Hopefully this helps.
http://www.kohlerserviceparts.kohler.com/ServicePartsPage.aspx?DocumentID=0561a954de3942e3ac66f50127b98adc&ModelID=37de6e29350e443c8a60cfad797b4867

To remove the plastic insert on your Kohler K-171 kitchen faucet, you can follow these steps: First, turn off the water supply to the faucet. Next, remove the handle of the faucet by unscrewing the set screw on the underside of the handle using a hex wrench or an Allen key. Once the handle is removed, you should see a plastic insert that covers the cartridge. To remove this insert, use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry it off. Once the plastic insert is removed, you should be able to access the cartridge. If you need more detailed instructions, you can refer to the installation manual for your Kohler K-171 kitchen faucet .

There is troubleshooting here https://www.theindoorhaven.com/kohler-dtv-troubleshooting-how-to-guide/ More here https://www.google.com/search?q=kohler+dtv+goes+into+Max+cold ..

Parts diagrams. Instruction for changing are normally on the Kohler website. Or Google make model replace (the part). https://www.google.com/search?q=kohler+model+10430+replacement+parts ..

Question edited to fix the typos. Always worrying when they discontinue lines, and it makes you wonder why? https://www.us.kohler.com/us/taboret-centerset-bathroom-sink-faucet-with-lever-handles/productDetail/product:420060/420060.htm I normally find that they use steel screws and they stick. Make some sort of a dam around the screw with stout polythene like Ziploc bag and electrical tape to seal the base. Then squirt penetrating oil or WD40 in there to cover the screw head. Top it up a couple of times a day and do that for two days. That should loosen it up and get the oil down the threads. Often it is just easier to buy a new set.

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