When Should a Faulty Tap Be Repaired or Replaced?
A dripping tap is easy to put off, but leaking isn’t the only sign that a tap needs attention.
Taps that become difficult to turn, no longer shut off properly, have poor water flow or start leaking around the spindle, cartridge or fixture can indicate that internal components are wearing or the tap itself is deteriorating.
Loose fixtures are another problem worth addressing, particularly in frequently used kitchens, bathrooms and commercial amenities.
Can a Faulty Tap Be Repaired?
Depending on the type and condition of the tap, servicing and replacing worn internal components may be enough to restore proper operation. The appropriate repair depends on the tap design and what has failed.
However, repairing every tap isn’t necessarily the most practical option.
Older fixtures, badly damaged taps or fittings that are no longer suitable for the application may be better replaced. Assessing the condition of the existing fixture first helps determine whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Why It’s Worth Fixing a Dripping Tap
A minor drip might not seem particularly important, but a tap that continues leaking day and night is continuously wasting water.
A developing leak can also be a sign that washers, cartridges, seals or other components are deteriorating. Addressing the problem when it first becomes noticeable can help prevent the tap from becoming increasingly difficult to operate or failing to shut off correctly.
Tap problems aren’t limited to the kitchen sink either.
Veeken Plumbing services and repairs taps across residential and commercial properties, including:
Commercial amenities and facilities
For taps that are leaking, difficult to operate or no longer working as they should, Veeken Plumbing provides professional tap repairs across Melbourne’s eastern and south eastern suburbs.
Veeken Plumbing can assess the existing fixture, identify the problem and determine whether servicing, component replacement or replacing the tap is the appropriate solution.
If a tap around your home, business or managed property has started dripping or isn’t operating properly, having it checked can help resolve the fault and prevent ongoing water waste.