How to fix a leaking tap?
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If you want to know how to fix a leaking tap, we understand your pain because leaking taps are one of the most annoying issues around your home. They not only waste a lot of water, but they can also keep you up at night and the harder you turn them off the more they drip. Instead of learning how to fix a leaking tap, why not save yourself some money in the long run and have your taps serviced or replaced by a qualified plumber?
Understanding the Leak
There are a number of different types of blockages around your home that we recommend you have rectified as soon as you can
- Taps with washers are the more likely to leak – as the washer becomes warn as it acts like a seal to stop the flow of water.
- Ceramic disc taps will take a little longer to leak than washer taps – the ceramic disc wears down over time from use and corrosion
- Mixer taps will generally leak from the cartridge over time
