How to Repair or Fix a Leaky or Dripping Faucet
Your faucet has an annoying drip or does it leak? There is ways to fix this. With a few common tools you can do this yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Identify the brand of faucet that you have. Identify the style of faucet so you know what you need. Go to the hardware store and with the help of a qualified store employee find the replacement cartridge you will need.
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When you have the correct cartridge for replacement you are ready to remove the faulty one. Shut off water supply to faucet. Take a screwdriver or allen wrench and loosen handle on faucet. This should expose the cartridge. To remove the cartridge, depending on brand, there is a clip or threaded hold down. Remove clip with a screwdriver. Pull cartridge straight up and out.
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When installing new cartridge be careful of the o-rings. The o-rings are what leaks when they become damaged. Take a small amount of water based lubricant and apply to o-rings and carefully install cartridge. Put the hold down clip back in. Turn water back on to faucet.
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Tips & Warnings
When turning water back on take your time to remove air.
