Turn off the water supply under the sink and plug the drain Sometimes, leaks from the faucet handle will give the impression of leaks from the bottom of the tap. Pull the decorative cap off the top or side of the handle and remove the screw
Pry off the handle and unscrew the nut underneath If you notice water pooling around the base of the faucet, ensure it isn’t coming from somewhere else Reassemble the faucet and turn on the water supply.
Fix the leaky faucet by replacing the faucet cartridge so, how to fix a faucet leaking from the stem When a faucet is leaking from the handle instead of the spout this usually means something inside the faucet is worn, cracked, or loose Unlike a typical spout drip, a leak from the handle often shows up as water pooling at the base or dripping when the faucet is turned on or off. Faucet symptom the bathroom faucet is leaking water around the faucet handle
When the handle is turned on the water leaks from the handle area. As experienced plumbers, we know that addressing a faucet leak from the handle is crucial for maintaining a properly functioning plumbing system To begin fixing a leaking faucet handle, you’ll need to identify the source of the leak Turn off the water supply to the faucet and disassemble the handle to access the internal components.
Then, turn the water on and watch for leaks underneath the faucet
