To fix it, remove the handle, dome assembly and handle adapter, then turn the stem 180 degrees. How to Fix a Leaky Compression Faucet Compression faucets typically leak due to faulty seat washers.

Remove the handle and nut (Photo 1) and pull the stem from the faucet (Photo 2). You may have to turn the stem to “unscrew” it before it’ll come out. Getting the faucet apart is the hard part.