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How To Fix A Leaky Faucet

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Remove the cartridge o-rings.

If the leak has been coming only from the end of the faucet, replace the cartridge.

If the faucet has been leaking from the base or from the faucet handle, replace the o-rings.

When installing new o-rings, be sure to properly seat them into the grooves on the underside of the cartridge. A misaligned o-ring can easily cause a new leak.

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