Our taps are an indispensible part of your
home plumbing system as it is through these fixtures that you access to your
water supply whether from your mains or from other alternative sources. Like
your pipes, your taps also require your plumber Burwood’s regular
maintenance, and to keep every tap in good working condition is a must. Every
plumbing problems surrounding your taps cannot be only annoying and stressful
but also expensive.
If you are to contend with leaking pipes,
don’t forget about dripping taps. Have you ever encountered a dripping tap? Don’t
tell me you never have one at home. Dripping taps are just one of the common plumbing
problems at home and is a nuisance similar to a clogged drain or a broken pipe.
Why do taps drip?
- Problem with the O ring – The O ring is a small disc which is attached to a stem screw which holds the tap’s handle. When an O ring becomes loose or wears out from regular use, the tap drips near the handle. If this is the problem, then this calls for an expert plumber to replace the damaged or loosed O ring.
- Rusted or broken valve seat – Tap components also corroded as with pipes. One such component is the valve seat. As water sediments accumulate, the valve seat rusts, thus causing leaks around the spout. You can clean the valve seat regularly with simple and safe DIY plumbing techniques or else allow your plumber to clean it for you.
- Worn out or faulty washer – Every time you use the tap, its washer encounters constant friction as the tap’s compression mechanism forces the washer against the valve seat. Frequent use can wear out a washer, thus causing steady drips. Moreover, drips can also result from faulty installation of the washer. Inquire a plumber to replace the washer inside the dripping tap immediately or reinstall it right.
- Water pressure – As you should know, there are kinds of taps that cannot withstand certain water pressure levels. Your taps could be in good working condition, but are they durable enough to prevent high water pressure flow? If this is the problem, adjust your water pressure at standard flow. If water pressure is not the problem, then maybe your tap is not sealed enough to prevent the flow. Inquire your plumber about this.
- Loose components and worn out seals – As explained earlier, tap components can get loosed and wear out over time and the inlet and outlet seals can no longer stop the flow. Have loosed components replaced and seals serviced for better functioning of your taps.
- Related plumbing issues – A dripping tap maybe related to a broken pipe, worn out fitting or else the kind of water you get out from your tap. This is why you should have a licensed plumber conduct regular maintenance to check the working conditions of your plumbing system, including your taps too.
You should never let a simple tap issue
pass to become a serious plumbing problem. Have them fixed right away by a
competent plumber Burwood. Thousand worth of damages could be
flowing out of a problematic tap if you delay resolution.
Tap problems at home?
Contact Leading Plumbing Solutions today and we will deploy a high trained and
qualified plumber Burwood to resolve your tap issues.
