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How To Repair a Leaking Cartridge Faucet

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Repairing a Leaky Cartridge Faucet

Faucet Repair-Leaky Faucet

Leaky Faucet Taunting You

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Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
Repairing a leaky faucet is one of the most common repairs in the home. However due to the various types of faucets available many home owners don't know where to start or think the new style faucets are too complicated to repair. I'll show you how easy it can be in this tutorial and you'll save yourself $75 in plumbing bills in the process.

As I mentioned, there are several styles of faucets. This tutorial is on replacing a cartridge type faucet.

    Difficulty Level
  • Easy
    Needed Tools and Materials
  • Allen Wrench
  • Pipe Wrench or Channel-Lock Pliers
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver

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