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How does a leaky faucet happen?

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Leaky pipes come in many different shapes and sizes, with faucet leaks being the most common. If your faucet is slowly dripping day after day, it can lead to a major plumbing nightmare that you can avoid altogether. Damaged and worn parts Does your faucet drip so incessantly that you want to rip the fixture out of the sink? If so, everything points to the fact that the washer in the faucet needs to be replaced. However, if you have a compression faucet, the washers can sometimes be damaged as they constantly hold back water pressure when the faucet is closed. Faucets with cartridges may also need to have the cartridge itself or the moving parts (O-rings, inlet and outlet seals) replaced. High water pressure Does your faucet leak at certain times of the day, such as at night or when no other faucet is in use? This could mean that your water pressure is too high and is becoming a problem when no other faucets or fixtures are being used in your home (or neighborhood). Small leaks...