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IN THIS POST<\/strong>
– Why do Faucets Leak?<\/a>
– Types of Faucet Mechanisms<\/a>
– Required Tools<\/a>
– How to Fix Leaky Cartridge Faucets<\/a>
– How to Fix Leaky Compression Faucets<\/a>
– How to Fix Leaky Ball Faucets<\/a>
– How to Fix Leaky Ceramic-Disk Faucets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever turned off a faucet just to hear the sound of water dripping from the spout? Unfortunately, it\u2019s quite a common occurrence that almost all of us must have faced at least once in our lives. The sound of incessant dripping is not only annoying, but it also leads to wasted water, and in some cases, water damage. Usually, homeowners tend to call the plumber to fix leaky faucets in their kitchens and bathrooms. However, did you know that it\u2019s a fairly simple job that you can accomplish on your own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we delve into our step-by-step guide on how to fix a leaky faucet, let\u2019s quickly discuss why they leak in the first place, different types of faucet mechanisms, and required tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Faucets Leak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Worn-out seals and washers are the most common causes behind leaking faucets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few reasons why faucets may leak, such as mineral build-up on the inner parts, corrosion and worn out O-rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling confused? Well, here\u2019s a simple explanation of how a faucet works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you turn on the water, the faucet controls its flow by using a cartridge with rubber or neoprene washers that act as seals, opening and closing against the water inlet ports. These seals have to fit perfectly in place inside the faucet body once it is turned off. However, when they fail to do so, a small amount of water continues to trickle up to the spout and creates that irritating dripping sound we all know too well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reason the washers or seals are not able to function properly is either due to corrosion or mineral build-up. Both of these issues interfere with the working of a faucet, causing wastage of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason behind the leak that is worth mentioning is the worn-out O-rings, which fit underneath the spout assembly in traditional faucets and can lead to the water dripping from it even after it is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Faucet Mechanisms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several different types of faucets available in the market <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are four main types of faucet mechanisms that everyone must know about: <\/p>\n\n\n\n