Though bathroom faucets are fitted with handles for support, some have no screws to their design.

Reasons why you may want to remove bathroom faucet handles:

• If you want to replace the filter
• To clean the inside of the handle
• If you want to replace the handle with a new one
• If you want to replace or repair the cartridge
• To check the origin of leakages

Safety Precautions

Before you start working on your faucet, you can go through these safety guidelines. This will help you anytime you want to do a home repair.

1. Turn off the Water

Are you perplexed about how to repair a bathroom faucet handle that came off? Worry no more. To fix this issue, you must ensure the water supply is off before you start disassembling a faucet handle that has no screws. Sometimes a faucet handle can fall off with water on. Nevertheless, once you turn the water off, turn it back on to fix the handle. In addition, if the valve body is faulty or damaged, turning off the water can fix the issue.

2. Close the Drain

The drain can contain several small parts and different tools. The only way to stop anything slipping downs the drain or falling to the opening is to cover it with a small towel. Some drains come with a rubber lid that you can use to close them.

3. Secure your Faucet

If you must use equipment such as pliers, secure the finish of your fixtures with a gripping tool. Not ever gouging, rough handling, or scraping the finish on your faucet handles is the ideal way to go.

How to remove a single faucet handle without screws

Tools and Materials

• Allen wrench
• A piece of cloth
• A pair of pliers
• A handle puller set
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Distilled white vinegar
• Adjustable wrench

Button or Capped Faucet

Step 1: Check around the faucet handle to locate the button or cap. Mostly, it is fixed on the side or top.

Step 2: Insert a small flat screwdriver in the space on the handle and turn it slowly in a counterclockwise direction. Treat the spouts and faucets with care as they are very delicate. Otherwise, you may break them. Luckily, you can get a replacement from the nearest store or online vendor.

Step 3: As you replace the cartridge, ensure the water supply is turned off.

Step 4: Remove the button or the cap to remove the tape. Identify the size of the screw you have to be able to size the wrench correctly. Also, make sure the screw hole is well covered as screws can penetrate through due to their small size.

Step 5: Switch off the faucet once the plug is pulled using your pliers or your hands. Holding the part near the faucet and using pliers can scratch your faucet handle. Instead, cover the tool's handle with a towel or a cloth, and then cover the handle to disconnect the faucet handle.

Using lemon or white vinegar, get rid of residue leftover mineral deposits. Then, replace the cartridge and ensure everything is back in its place, including the cap.

Lever Faucet Handle with No Screws or Cap

Step 1: Removing the Button

A Delta faucet handle has cold and hot buttons on the front side. Take a flat head screwdriver and press the buttons at the edges.

You should be extra careful when handling or removing the buttons as they are very fragile. Due to their size, the buttons can slip inside the drain. Remember to cover your drain before working on them to avoid such stress.

Step 2: Removing the Allen Key

Once you remove the button, you will see an Allen key. Remove it using an Allen wrench.

Step 3: Pull off the Faucet Handle

After removing the Allen key, lift the faucet handle to remove it. However, some faucets may have cartridges, which you should expose by unscrewing its top piece. Then you will be able to see where the water comes through.

Step 4: Uncover the Cartridge

If your faucet has a cartridge, you will see a gold-colored piece once the Allen key is gone. Remove it using your hands. If slippery or hard to remove, tie it around with a towel and remove it using a wrench. The towel is used to secure the gold-colored piece from damage or scratch by the wrench.

You can replace the old cartridge with a new one if you can afford it since cartridges develop some problems once taken apart. If they work well, it is only for a short time. The best solution is to fix a new one.

How to remove double faucet handles without a screw

Step 1: Turn Off the Water

Using this method, it is important to turn off the water under the sink for safety.

Step 2: Turn the Handle's Base

As you hold the faucet's handle arm, remove it by turning its base counterclockwise.

Step 3: Remove the Screw

Once you remove the faucet's base, locate the screw inside and remove it. Grasp the centerpiece below with a screwdriver.

Step 4: Pull Out the Cartridge

Once you remove the screw, you will locate a white cartridge beneath. Use a nosed needle to remove and replace it. However, many people find it frustrating to remove the cartridges using pliers. Make sure to check the warranty of your faucet if needed.

Bottom line

Now we believe you are vast with the knowledge on how to remove your bathroom or kitchen sink faucet handle. If you can't locate the screw, this guide has provided a way out. With this information, you can DIY many plumbing-related home maintenance and improvement tasks, so you won't spend money or get inconvenienced by calling a plumber for simple problems.

Our Delta products are one of the most popular products we carry. Find more Delta faucet products here!

Robert Syengo is an experienced web writer with a home improvement history that includes toilet remodeling and appliance installation. He enjoys writing and learning about electronics, gardens, design, remodeling and repair.