Faucet Is Dripping – How to Fix It

The faucet is dripping – fix it in a few steps

A damaged seal in the cartridge or on the fabric filter is often the reason for the dripping. We explain how to replace the seal.

1. Turn off the water: Turn off the water before starting work. You can turn off the water directly at the valve that comes out of the wall, or centrally for the whole apartment.
2. Remove handle: The next step is to remove the handle of your faucet to access the cartridge. The screws that attach the handle to the faucet are usually located under the handle or on the back of the faucet.
3. Remove the cartridge: You can now see the inside of your faucet. Note the order in which you disassemble the faucet. You’ll have to rebuild it later in reverse order. Be careful not to lose sight of the square connector for the handle.
4. Remove seals: You will now see some circular seals on the cartridge. You should remove and replace these. Insert the new seals only after cleaning the cartridge.
5. Assemble Faucet: Reassemble your faucet. Notice the square adapter that connects to the handle.
6. Changing the filter: In addition to replacing the seals, you can also replace the seal on the aerator. The filter can be unscrewed with pliers or a special plastic handle. If you use pliers, be sure to wrap a cloth around the metal ring just to damage it.
7. Turning the water on: You can turn the water back on after replacing all the gaskets and retightening everything.