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When a faucet drips or a pipe gurgles, it’s more than a simple annoyance. A minor leak can deplete gallons of water, 名古屋市東区 トイレリフォーム 格安 hike your bill, and eventually result in greater damage if not addressed. Fortunately, many leaks are simple enough to repair yourself in less than thirty minutes with tools you likely already have. Below are rapid, practical fixes for the most frequent leaky faucets and pipes, plus a few preventive measures to stop the drips.

1. Locate the leak source

Before touching a valve or pipe, determine where the water originates. Is it a running tap, a dripping showerhead, a bulging pipe near a wall, or a slow leak under the sink? A clear picture will determine which repair you need.

2. Dripping faucet – replace the washer

A worn-out rubber washer is the most common offender behind a drippy faucet.

Shut off the water supply to the faucet (usually valves beneath the sink).
Take off the faucet handle. Depending on the model, you may require a Phillips or flat‑head screwdriver, and occasionally a hex wrench.
Loosen the packing nut that holds the cartridge or stem.
Remove the cartridge or stem. Check the rubber washer at the bottom for cracks or wear.
Buy a replacement washer that matches the size (measure it or bring the old one to a hardware store).
Install the new washer, reassemble, and turn the water back on. Swapping one washer typically stops the drip.

3. Faucet leak – replace the cartridge

Certain faucets use a cartridge that may fail after years of use.

Turn off the water and take off the handle.
Unfasten the cartridge retaining nut.
Take out the cartridge. Verify a compatible replacement on the manufacturer’s website.
Fit the new cartridge, reassemble, and test. Cartridges often last ten years or more, so it’s a smart investment.

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