How To Repair Dripping Water Tap

My kitchen water tap starts to drip even after fully closed it. When I went to hardware shop they told me that a problematic cartridge might cause the water dripping.

Unscrew The Water Tap Handle

Usually the screw is hidden at the handle and it is of hex socket.

Remove the Cartridge by Turning Anti Clockwise

See whether The Cartridge Has Problem or No

Mine as you can see there is a small gap.

Replace it With New Cartridge

You can get the cartridge at RM12.90 and the cap around RM8.

water tap cup and cartridge are sold separately
water tap cup and cartridge are sold separately

 

You also can buy the cup and cartridge at Shopee or Lazada. Ensure you choose the right size.

shopee and lazada selling water tap cup and cartridge
shopee and lazada selling water tap cup and cartridge

Tighten the new Cartridge and Put back the water Tap Handle