Make it safe
Close the hot and cold supplies and verify the flow stops.
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Greg’s field guide
Faucets & Showers
Repair leaks, replace cartridges, and improve a weak shower.
04
First, understand the job.
A drip is usually a small replaceable part asking for attention, not a reason to replace the entire fixture.
Step by step
Do it in this order.
Find the actual problem
Cover the drain before removing any tiny screws or clips.
Make the repair
Photograph the assembly as it comes apart and identify the manufacturer.
Test your work
Lubricate approved seals, reassemble, and reopen supplies gradually.
One last check
Dry everything, run the fixture more than once, and look again in ten minutes. A tiny drip now becomes cabinet damage later.