There are many things that can cause a shower faucet to leak. Some of the most common reasons for this are poor quality washers, washers are the wrong size,loose nuts, build up of residue on the faucet inlet.
The system may need a rebuild. depending on the brand, the faucet can have the internal ball and gaskets replaced to stop the leak.
You have a leak between the diverter and showerhead or the arm for the showerhead is not sealed properly into the fitting in the wall
The shower diverter is loose or broken inside and needs to be changed.
It doesn't but you better run sir/madam their may be a ghost in your bathroom.
usally a line stoppage
The faucet kept leaking all night long and kept me awake.
This is probably due to a leak somewhere in the faucet. Alternatively, it could be because some part of the faucet is not completely screwed in all the way. You need to tighten any loose parts on the faucet. If this does not help, you may need to find a professional plumber to help you locate and fix the leak.
The faucet had a leak.
leaky or leaking as in leaky faucet or leaking faucet.
A broken shower faucet can be a big mess. If your shower faucet is leaking or broken, and you don't have the money to drop on a plumber, use these tips to repair your shower faucet yourself. Shower faucet repair can be easy if you know what to do. Make sure you get the correct replacement faucet. You will need the right product, because many shower faucets are unique and cannot be interchanged. You will also want to make sure you have all the necessary tools to remove your old shower faucet. Your new shower faucet will have diagrams to help you with the job. Many homes will feature a rear access panel where the shower faucet should be installed. This will help you access your old faucet and to install your new shower faucet.
Defective faucet or foreign material got into faucet at installation. Improper installation.
You need to do a leak test on the tub and shower. To ch'k the drain fill tub about 1/2 full without running the tub faucet next plug shower head and tub spout turn water on this will ch'k faucet Next run water on shower doors this is where the majority of leaks are found water running out and down the corner of the unit If tiled also ch'k tile grout.