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How does it work?

A lot of people don’t know how these retractable faucets actually work. Well, most of these faucets use a flexible hose and a weight that holds the hose down when its not in use. So what causes these things to suddenly stop working?

The problem

The most common problem that I see is that this weight has simply broken or fallen off. Take a quick look under the sink and see if your weight is missing.

Types of weights

There are a few different types of weights including some that clip on, some that screw together, and so on. . . They all work with the same basic idea. If you still have all the parts they aren’t hard to put back together but if you’re missing parts you may need to buy a new one. Check out these links to see if any of these work for you.


The Fix!

You’ll want to be sure not to get the hose or the weight tangled up with any of the lines under the sink when you re-attach the weight. It may take a few tries to get it positioned in the right spot. Once you’re happy with it’s performance make sure the weight is tight and secured. If you have the clip-on type you may want to use some tape to give it a little extra security.

You’re Done!