How to Fix a Dripping Tap

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4. How to Fix a Dripping Tap We wonder how many of us are guilty of ignoring dripping taps in our home, purely because it is another thing on our ever growing ‘to do’ list that doesn’t seem worthy of bumping to the top? Well, that annoying drip may seem harmless, but it can add up to tons of wasted water, not to mention the money you will be throwing down the drain. According to maintracts a dripping tap wastes at least 5,000 litres of water a year, and if you need a visual for that, we’re talking enough water to fill a paddling pool every week for the whole of summer! On top of that, uncurbed leaking taps left to run amok will only lead to damage to your home later down the line.

5. What causes a tap to drip? The origin of tap drips can differ depending on the type of tap you have. Tap leaks are often the result of failing rubber seals and tap washers within the taps make up. Limescale can form on the seals, or they tend to simply wear down overtime. Luckily, you can replace the washer, seals, or O-rings quickly and easily. In modern lever style taps, the built-in cartridge inside the tap may also be the cause of the drip. With many models, this can be removed, and either descaled or completely replace to resolve the problem. Let us take a closer look at the distinct types of taps on the market, so you can identify which type you may have and therefore, what you may need to do to fix it…

6. Conclusion To try and avoid a dripping tap, make sure that you have the right water pressure and never over-tighten the tap fixtures. Not confident in conducting DIY repairs? Then consider enlisting the help of a professional plumber. If you call a plumber to carry out repairs, you will not free up your time, but you will ensure the repairs are conducted correctly, avoiding the risk of correcting costly mistakes further down the line.

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