Cannot get hot water to totally shut off in the bathtub
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My bathtub's hot water will not shut off all the way, most of the time. Sometimes it is just a rare drip, sometimes I can get it all the way off, and others it is a really fast drip. I know I need to get this taken care of but wondered if anyone had any advice on what it is and if it is something I need a licensed plumber for.
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