Step 4 of 6 · Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet
Two-handle washer stem
Two-handle washer stem — step 4 of 6 in Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet. Handle off, packing nut, stem out. Replace the bottom washer and the O-rings on the stem.
Free home & diy tip: Two-handle washer stem (step 4 of 6 from "Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet").
Handle off, packing nut, stem out. Replace the bottom washer and the O-rings on the stem. Feel the brass seat — rough seats chew new washers. Dress or replace the seat, or admit you need a new faucet.
In the photo: Washer on the bottom of the stem. That's the drip from the spout on old faucets.
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