{"id":50699,"date":"2026-06-24T14:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/?p=50699"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:31:34","slug":"how-to-fix-a-leaky-faucet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-leaky-faucet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Causes &#038; Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"50699\" class=\"elementor elementor-50699\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7317f4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7317f4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2554b40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2554b40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/elementor\/thumbs\/Powells-Plumbing-Air-Location-Norfolk-13-rpfuxz1f4jp0c14qghyu52rcn7vl5q5wqg5twn6r3s.jpg\" title=\"Powell\u2019s Plumbing &amp; Air Location Norfolk (13)\" alt=\"Powell\u2019s Plumbing &amp; Air Location Norfolk (13)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0b23b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d0b23b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12852979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12852979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Causes &amp; Solutions<\/h2>\r\nA leaky faucet is almost always caused by a worn O-ring, a deteriorated cartridge, or a corroded valve seat. The fix depends on your faucet type \u2014 compression, ball, cartridge, or ceramic disc \u2014 but most <a href=\"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/plumbing\/repairs\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Plumbing &gt; Repairs\">repairs<\/a> cost under $20 in parts and take 30\u201360 minutes.\r\n<h2>How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?<\/h2>\r\nA faucet dripping once per second wastes about 3,000 gallons per year \u2014 that&#8217;s roughly $20\u2013$35 added to your water bill annually. A faster drip can waste 5,000+ gallons. Beyond cost, persistent dripping can stain sinks, grow mold in the cabinet below, and drive you crazy at 2 AM.\r\n<h2>Identify Your Faucet Type<\/h2>\r\nBefore you start, figure out what kind of faucet you have:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Compression faucet:<\/strong> Two handles, turn to tighten\/loosen. Most common in older homes. Uses rubber washers that wear out.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ball faucet:<\/strong> Single handle that moves over a rounded ball cap. Common in kitchens. Has springs and inlet seals that fail.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cartridge faucet:<\/strong> Single or double handle, moves up\/down and side to side. Uses a replaceable cartridge with O-rings.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ceramic disc faucet:<\/strong> Single handle with a wide cylinder body. Most durable type. Rarely leaks, but the ceramic discs can crack.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Fixing a Compression Faucet<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Turn off the water supply under the sink<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove the handle (pry off the decorative cap, unscrew the screw underneath)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use a wrench to unscrew the packing nut, then pull out the stem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>At the bottom of the stem, you&#8217;ll find a rubber washer held by a brass screw<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Replace the washer with an exact-size match (bring the old one to the hardware store)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>While you&#8217;re in there, coat the new washer with <a href=\"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/plumbing\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"35\" title=\"Plumbing\">plumber<\/a>&#8217;s grease<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Inspect the valve seat (the brass surface the washer presses against) \u2014 if it&#8217;s pitted or corroded, use a seat grinder to smooth it, or replace it<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reassemble and test<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Fixing a Cartridge Faucet<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Turn off water supply<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove the handle and any retaining clip or nut holding the cartridge<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pull the cartridge straight out (pliers may help \u2014 grip and wiggle gently)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Replace the O-rings on the cartridge body, or replace the entire cartridge<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Replacement cartridges cost $10\u2013$30 depending on brand. Moen, Delta, and Kohler each use proprietary cartridges \u2014 bring the old one to match it<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reassemble, making sure the cartridge orientation matches (hot on the left)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Fixing a Ball Faucet<\/h2>\r\nBall faucets have multiple small parts (springs, inlet seals, cam, cam washer) that can wear out. The easiest approach is to buy a ball <a href=\"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/plumbing\/faucets\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"20\" title=\"Plumbing &gt; Faucets\">faucet repair<\/a> kit for your model ($10\u2013$20) and replace everything at once.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Turn off water supply<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove handle and cap<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove the cam, cam washer, and ball<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use needle-nose pliers to pull out the inlet seals and springs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Install new springs, seals, ball, cam washer, and cam from the kit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reassemble and test<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Fixing a Ceramic Disc Faucet<\/h2>\r\nThese rarely leak, but when they do:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Turn off water supply<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Remove handle, then unscrew the escutcheon cap to access the disc cylinder<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pull out the cylinder and check the neoprene seals on the bottom<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clean or replace the seals. If the ceramic discs themselves are cracked, replace the entire cylinder ($20\u2013$50)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When reassembling, turn the water back on <em>slowly<\/em> \u2014 full blast can crack new ceramic discs<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>When to Call a Plumber<\/h2>\r\nHandle it yourself if it&#8217;s a straightforward washer, O-ring, or cartridge swap. Call a pro if:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The valve seat is badly corroded and a seat grinder doesn&#8217;t help<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The leak is coming from the base of the faucet (body corrosion)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can&#8217;t identify the faucet type or find replacement parts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The supply lines or shut-off valves are corroded and fragile<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You&#8217;ve replaced parts and it still leaks \u2014 could be a crack in the faucet body<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Should You Repair or Replace the Faucet?<\/h2>\r\nIf the faucet is over 10 years old and the repair would cost more than $50 in parts, consider replacing it entirely. A quality kitchen faucet runs $150\u2013$350. Bathroom faucets are $75\u2013$200. Professional installation adds $100\u2013$175.\r\n<h3>Faucet Repair in Winchester, VA<\/h3>\r\nLeaky faucet that won&#8217;t quit? Powell&#8217;s Plumbing &amp; Air repairs and replaces all faucet types \u2014 kitchen, bathroom, tub, and outdoor. We serve Winchester and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley. Call <a href=\"tel:5403139199\">(540) 313-9199<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/winchester\/schedule-service\/\">schedule service online<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A leaky faucet is almost always caused by a worn O-ring, a deteriorated cartridge, or a corroded valve seat. 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