Leaking Tap Repairs

Dripping taps can waste water and become an annoyance. Our professional team offers reliable solutions for fixing leaking taps in Adelaide. Trust us to stop the constant drip and restore functionality to your taps efficiently.

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Leaking Taps

Adelaide Leaking Tap Repairs

Tap Repairs & Tapware Installation Services

For a leaking tap repair service in Adelaide, look no further than our dedicated fully licensed plumbers. We are local and we know how to fix your leaking tap on a budget without compromising the quality of work. In some cases your tapware may be so old and out of date that it’s actually due for a new tap installation. In this case, we can provide you with options that are affordable, look good and can can help with water efficiency.

In most cases, leaking taps are not seen as much of a threat to your bathroom, shower or kitchen sink. However, over time it can actually cause a lot of damage to the sink in the bathroom or kitchen, not to mention the amount of problems it could cause for your tiles in the bathroom. On top of all this, we won’t even get started on the water wastage that could have been saved due to your leaking taps.

We often see a lot of DIY leaking tap jobs in Adelaide before we are called out to a premises. Some are not too bad whilst some can actually cause more damage to the tapware, resulting in a greater expense to reverse and fix the root problem. So why not just leave it to the tap leak repair experts at Will’s Plumbing Adelaide? We can get to the source of the problem and make sure the same issue does not keep repeating itself time and time again. Let’s face it, a leaking tap is one of those annoying problems, and one in whitch we can help avoid if fixed properly the first time round.

Get the best prices in Adelaide for all of your leaking tap and showerhead problems. Call Will’s Plumbing Adelaide on 0484 600 095 or simply fill out our free quote form below and we will be more than happy to get back to you. Remember to mention our special offer and receive $56 off the total cost of the job, and as an added bonus we will also provide a free check on your hot water system while we’re on site. All part of the everyday service at Will’s Plumbing! Check out our specials below!

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Leaking Tap

Leaking Tap Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A leaking tap that drips and leaks water from seals and connections which is not part of the normal operation of the tap. Taps in general that leak water through either the spout or seals is generally defined as a leaking tap.

Taps can leak through a number of seals and connections which have failed or in time seals have perished and worn-out. These seals can be easily replaced with by changing them over with new parts which normally fixed a leaking taps. If you feel a little uncomfortable about pulling apart a tap and replacing seals, its best to call a Adelaide plumber to help you repair a leaking tap.  In some cases replacing a tap is the only way to resolve the leak as older taps may not be repairable.

Malfunctioning components, worn-out seals and washers along with user error to name a few can cause a tap to leak. As time goes on and taps are turned off and on, this causes wear and tear on seals and the tap itself. Cheaper brand of taps wont generally last as long as more expensive taps as they are made with better robust components.

Taps which leak from the base are normally caused by a seal which has decided to do it job anymore. Depending on the style, brand and model of the tap, it can sometimes be more cost effective to replace the tap rather than repair it. The cost of a plumber to pull apart and dismantle a cheap tap may to fix a leak at the base may cost more than actually removing the whole tap and installing a new one. To find out why your tap is leaking from the base, its best to book a time with a plumber so that a proper diagnosis can be made.

A tap that keeps dripping is normally caused by a seal in the tap which has failed allowing water to pass. Things like jumper washers, o-rings and fibre washers, cartridges are some components of a tap which assist water from not dripping. In severe cases a tap is better of replaced than repaired to fix a drip.

Taps that are turned off properly should not leak. And taps that still leak after they are turned off is not normal. Why do taps leak? in a nut shell they leak because somewhere that taps has failed to do it’s job, whether it be a broken washer or seal, something isn’t quite right.  We find that the most common causes that cause a tap to leak are things like a washer or a mixer cartridge has worn-out causing water to pass through seals and leak.

Normally insurance companies will not cover to repair a leaking tap, as they generally don’t cover wear and tear. However should the leak result in damage to your home or contents, then yes, you may be able to claim for damages caused by the leak, but not fixing the tap. It’s advised to contact your insurance company to make certain your policy covers you for repairs and damages caused by the leaking tap, a phone call could save you thousands, so why not.

When a tap is turned on water passes through areas within a tap which normally happen when a tap is off. And when this happens water may leak through a seal like an o-ring or a washer causing water to leak through places apart from where it should be coming out. This is a sign that your tap is in need of repair or replacement, and better to have this fixed sooner than later as the leak may result in more damage to the tap and your home which may cost you more money in the long run.

The best way to stop and leaking tap in an emergency is to find and turn off your main water supply (water meter) usually found either our front of your property. In some cases you may also have a isolation valve located below your tap which can also be turned to shut off the water to the tap leaving all other taps working. In the event its a small drip, its best to contact a plumber in your local area to either repair or replace the tap to stop it leaking.

Anything is possible, taps in your home can contribute to water hammer, depending on their condition. Pin pointing the root cause of water hammer can either be a easy thing to find or something that would need more investigation, requiring more time needed to find the culprit. Water hammer is a form of hydraulic shock within your pipe work resulting in your hot and cold pipes vibrating sounding like banging sounds in your walls or ceilings.

Leaking taps is best repaired or replaced by a qualified Adelaide plumber. Dripping taps may require more than changing a washer, even though a washer can be replaced easily enough in theory, doing it the right way required a experienced plumber. Dripping taps may involve more repairs than initially suspected and having an equipped plumbing vehicle at your home helps speed up the process of fixing the tap.

There are many reasons why just changing a washer within a dripping tap will not always fix the issue. Dripping taps may require more than just replacing a washer, there are many components within a tap that work in harmony allowing water to stop flowing through the spout when a tap is turned off. Which is why just changing a washer may not always fix a leaking tap. Things like refacing/reseating the seat within a tap may be the only thing required to stop the leak. But its recommended to call a plumber who may recommend a full service on the tap.

See what people are saying about Will’s Plumbing.

Highly recommend Will .Was in quite a desperate situation with bathroom and laundry having flooded from blocked drains resulting in no water and with young children was very hard. Will was extremely accommodating in squeezing me in after his day .

He was very professional courteous and helpful. Fixed the problem quickly and efficiently. Thank you Will

Kate
Will helped us install a brand new dishwasher where there wasn’t one before. He is really genuine and shows excellent attention to detail.

He was much more affordable than comparable businesses that I contacted for a quote. And the best thing is that he was prompt in responding to my enquiry and had excellent, clear communication and explained each thing he would need to do which cemented my decision to hire him.

Linda K

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