A dripping tap in Warrington homes is easy to ignore in early autumn. It makes a small noise, it wastes a little water, and it seems to be a job for another weekend. That is exactly the mistake many households make. The cooler, damper months put extra strain on worn tap parts, and the first hard overnight frost can turn a slow drip into a problem you cannot put off. Here is what causes the drip, what a proper repair involves, and why it pays to deal with it before the heating