How to fix a leaky bathtub faucet

A leaky bath faucet can typically be repaired once the actual problem is diagnosed. Leaky tub and shower faucets are not on our list of favorite things. But they’re relatively simple to fix.

The annoying and costly non-stop drip from a bathtub faucet is generally caused by the failure of small washers. You don’t need a plumber to fix the problem. A one-handle bathroom faucet uses a single handle to turn the hot and cold water off and on in a tub, shower or sink. This type of faucet has an O-ring inside theĀ .

Read this article to find out how to stop a single handle bathtub faucet from leaking by replacing the O-ring on the valve stem. After years of daily use, a faucet may develop a leak around the handle when it is turned on. A dripping bathtub faucet is annoying and costly, due to the water it wastes.

Replacing the seats and seat washer fixes the leak.