what can cause a leaking tap?
WHY DO TAPS LEAK?
Leaking taps may be caused by the following occurrences:
- The age of the taps
- A worn-out washer
- Incorrect size of the washer
- A worn-out jumper valve
- Incorrect installation of the tap
- External damage to the tap
- Other factors may also contribute to the issue
The Plumberman is the expert in tap repair and is open for business 24/7 to service all your needs. You may also perform the following before we arrive:
- Turn off your water supply
- Plug the sink or bath
- Assess where the water leak is coming from
If the water is still dripping from the tap after the water supply has been turned off, you will need to replace the jumper valve. If the leaking is coming from between the body of the tap and the spindle this indicates you will need to replace the O-ring. However, we can help!
HOW TO PREVENT A TAP FROM LEAKING
Prevention in plumbing maintenance is key. A simple check job can be beneficial to prevent leaks from occurring.
- Check the seal isn’t covered by water
- Regularly replace your cartridge unit in your mixer tap
- Ensure you don’t use too much force to turn the tap off
- Do a monthly inspection by touching around the bases of the taps looking for a build-up of water
CAN I FIX A LEAKING TAP MYSELF?
Many property owners attempt to fix a leaky tap themselves. The local hardware store will have the parts and tools for you to be able to try and fix it yourself and well done if you can! A lot of the time, it will not be a long-term fix as to what a qualified plumber can do.
The Plumberman can identify the cause of the leak and fix the problem the first time. We have professional tools and we are licensed and insured so that the work we undertake is fully guaranteed and under warranty.
- Call the Plumberman
- We are fully licensed
- We provide you with a quote
- We always clean up after our job
We’re available 24 hours a day 7 days a week including Christmas & Public Holidays!
If you have an immediate plumbing emergency in Sydney do not hesitate to call us. We have all the plumbing equipment to handle any job, we are skilled and provide great customer service to ensure that we always get the job done the first time.
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