20 Years Fixing Taps & Outlets Across Ferny Glen

Signs Your Taps Need Professional Attention

A dripping tap rarely stays a minor annoyance for long. Worn washers, damaged O-rings, or a failing ceramic disc cartridge can quickly turn a slow drip into a constant trickle, and that adds up on your water bill month after month. If you've noticed a tap leaking from the handle, a mixer tap that's become stiff or hard to turn, or a garden tap that simply won't shut off, these are all signs the internal components have worn out and need replacing.

Some tap issues cause damage well beyond the fitting itself. A wall mixer leaking into the cavity behind your shower tiles can silently rot timber framing and encourage mould growth long before you notice a visible mark. Similarly, a supply line or flexi hose leak under the vanity often goes unnoticed until the cabinet base is swollen and damaged. Outdoor taps and laundry mixers that have seized or split are just as important to address, particularly before summer when demand on garden taps increases.

Low water pressure at a single tap, while every other fitting in the house runs fine, usually points to debris trapped in the tap seat or a failing cartridge rather than a whole-house pressure problem. Either way, it's worth having a licensed plumber diagnose the cause properly rather than guessing with a hardware store part that may not fix the underlying issue.