How To Fix A Leaky Faucet With Pictures

A ball faucet contains a ball bearing. A cartridge faucet contains a cartridge. The materials of the cartridge will vary, but handle often has a decorative cap. A ceramic-disk faucet contains a ceramic cylinder.

A ball faucet contains a ball bearing. A cartridge faucet contains a cartridge. The materials of the cartridge will vary, but handle often has a decorative cap. A ceramic-disk faucet contains a ceramic cylinder.

If the handles are leaky (as opposed to the faucet), replace the O-ring. Take the old one to the hardware store and use it to find a replacement. [5] X Research source

This will look like a “ball and socket” joint in your body–a movable (usually white) rubber ball plugs the socket, stopping up the water and releasing it.