Fix or Diagnose a Faucet in Your Home

Inspect every faucet in your home. If one is dripping or leaking, fix it. If they're all fine, do a full diagnostic on one anyway.

Check all faucets for drips from the spout or leaks at the handle base

If you find a drip: turn off the supply valve, remove the handle, inspect the washer or cartridge

If replacing: match the part at a hardware store and install it

If all faucets are fine: pick one and remove the handle to inspect the washer condition anyway — preventive maintenance

Document what you found and what you did

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What type of faucet was it (compression/single-handle)? What did you find when you opened it up? Did you fix a drip or just inspect?

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