Drip.
Drip.
Drip.
It is easy to ignore a leaking tap because each individual drop looks insignificant.
But a tap can drip day and night for weeks or months. All of that water eventually adds up.
Why Do Taps Start Dripping?
Common causes include worn internal components, damaged seals, faulty cartridges or problems with the tap itself.
Water pressure can also contribute to recurring problems with plumbing fixtures.
The Cost Is More Than Just Water
A leaking tap can increase water consumption, but there are other potential consequences.
Constant moisture around a basin or counter can damage surrounding materials.
Depending on where the water is escaping, it may also find its way into cupboards or flooring.
A Dripping Tap Can Be a Useful Warning
Sometimes the problem is limited to the fixture.
Other times, repeated failures across several taps may suggest something else is happening in the plumbing system.
That is why it is worth paying attention when several fixtures begin developing similar problems.
Should You Repair or Replace the Tap?
That depends on the condition of the fixture.
Replacing a worn internal component may be all that is required.
If the tap is old, badly corroded or repeatedly causing trouble, replacement may make more sense.
Stop Paying for Water You’re Not Using
A leaking tap might not feel like an emergency, but there is no benefit in allowing clean water to disappear down the drain every day.
LOUW BROS can inspect leaking taps and other plumbing fixtures and repair the underlying problem.
Fix the drip today instead of listening to it for another six months.
