Faucet Repair

Faucet Repair Guide: How to Repair a Leaky Faucet

By: Fix-It Club & Austin Henderson | Updated: Nov 28, 2023

A drip is caused by seepage from the water supply. Remember the water supply enters your home under pressure, so there must be a watertight seal holding back the incoming water when the faucet handle is in the OFF position.
That seal is usually created by a washer pressed tightly against the faucet seat. Obviously, when the washer or the seat is not functioning properly, a little water can seep through and drip out of the faucet spout. To stop the drip, all you usually have to do is replace the washer or repair the seat.