American standard kitchen faucet leaking

My best advice
is to believe everything you just experienced...
(Perhaps an UNSEEN flaw in the "MONOBLOCK")

Buy the replacement faucet... shop around:
I spotted it on eBay... (number not close...)
((but still reasonably priced)).

AMAZON
American Standard 1480 101 002 Seva Single Control Lavatory Faucet with...

Also went to eFaucets (but their site was stunned
(normally GOOD resource... ))
http://efaucets.com/

eBay (concierge... buyer protected... FREE ship'n)
American Standard 1480 150 002 Seva Monoblock Single Lever Handle Lavatory...

Save the old one (parts)and DIAGNOSE
it in your SPARE TIME...

Hope this helps

Carnac the Magnificent

Hi! If there are no leaks from around the spout, you can remove the spout and apply silicone lube to the spout o-rings and resemble. If it is still hard to move ,replace the o-rings.

The ball assembly is more than likely bad,you need to turn off water use allen wrench to remove handle unscrew retainer cap remove all components and replace including washers and springs,all available at some home improvement stores,hardware store,or plumbing supply stores.

Here is a link to the manual it is a pdf document http://www.americanstandard-us.com/assets/documents/amstd/parts/Parts_1859.pdf

You could try calling American Standard 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday ..1-800-223-0068 for the Hotline # or 1-800-442-1902

I have the same problem with an American Standard Reliant Kitchen Faucet that wont swivel anymore. I called American Standard and they are sending me the replacement parts to fix it free of charge, I have had mine 6-7 years and they said it was under warranty. Call 800-442-1902. Good Luck

you must remove the faucet form the sink. under the plate in the middle is 2 screws. remove the screws to remove the body.

just pull straight up,wiggle back and forth,the o-rings are holding it on .

if it is 25 yrs old it might be to your favor to just replace the fixture.parts for something this old may be hard to find good luck.

Hi buffy9,

I'm Harvet the Master Plumber.

Your question is: You have an American Standard two faucet in my kitchen and the base of the spout leaks at the base. How do you remove it and replace the washers?

Are we talking about an American Standard two HANDLE faucet or one of the single handle models?

Thank you,
Harvey your Master Plumber