Leaky faucets can be both annoying and a preventable waste of money.
Most leaks occur commonly in faucets, pipe joints and the toilet.
Anyone can follow a few simple plumbing steps to solve this common household problem. Look closely at where the leak is centralized. Washer are made of rubber and sometimes metal. The washers are discs that seal and restrict the flow of water when the handle is turned. This type of faucet is known as a compression faucet.