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Leaky Faucet: Do It Yourself

Dripping faucets can be annoying and they waste water. Fortunately, fixing them usually doesn't require replacing the entire faucet — just some simple parts and common tools. The videos below cover some of the most common types of repairs.

As you can see, fixing a dripping faucet is usually pretty easy and will save you a ton of money compared to calling a plumber for the same repair.
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How-to videos by faucet type

Washer-style faucets

This video shows you how to repair dripping faucets which use replacement washers.

Thanks to Make It Easy Mechanic for the YouTube video.

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Cartridge faucets

This video shows you how to repair faucets which use cartridges.

Thanks to Lifey Guy for the YouTube video.

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Older single-lever faucet

This video shows how to repair an older-style single-lever faucet.

Thanks to DIY University for the YouTube video.

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Newer single-lever faucet

This video shows how to repair a newer-style single-lever faucet.

Thanks to TheRenderQ for the YouTube video.

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Hose bib washers

Outside garden faucets (hose bibs): this video shows you how to replace the washers in a leaking hose bib.

Thanks to FERRIN RYCO Plumbing and Air Conditioning for the YouTube video.

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Replace the hose bib

This video shows you how to replace the entire hose bib.

Thanks to How2Plumb for the YouTube video.

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