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What are some common tap problems?
Your Pro Plumbers deal with leaking taps everyday. The good news is that we’ve likely experienced (and fixed) any leaky tap issues you have. Common problems we see are:
- Sink, shower and bath taps leaking
- Broken handles
- Noisy taps
- Hard to turn tap handles
- Water hammer or severe vibrations
- Dripping garden taps
If you’re experiencing any of these problems with your taps, contact Pro Plumber for a free quote to get it fixed in no time. Scroll down and read through a bunch of helpful tips and insights into taps and and some of the issues you might experience.
How does a tap actually work?
The washer is pushed down when turning the tap handle causing the water to stop flowing through the body of the tap. Taps are made up of several parts all of which wear down over time. The washer is usually the first component to go and is often a sign of an ageing tap. Other parts will also deteriorate and fail without attention. A faulty washer causes leaks, squeaks and in some cases water hammer.
What is a tap service?
There aren’t many household items that are cheaper to repair than replace nowadays. Thankfully, a tap is something that, more often than not, is!
That’s where our tap service comes into play – instead of replacing the tap, we take the existing one apart, assess the damage, then repair and replace any consumable components. This reconditioning process returns your tap back to new, giving it an entirely new lease on life.
This reconditioning of taps can involve one or more of the following:
- Changing the tap washer, the o-rings and jumper valve
- Cleaning out the spindle thread
- Greasing the spindle
- Installing new stainless steel seats
- Grinding back the tap housing
- Changing cartridges in mixer type tapware
CAUTION!
Some tapware may be well past its use by date and no tap service will bring it back to life.
If this is the case we offer many replacement tap options from a range of suppliers that are sure to suit your specific requirements.
Tap types
Nowadays there are so many options available to our customers. We have:
- Mixer taps
- Sensor taps
- Jumper washer taps
- Half-turn taps
- Quarter-turn taps
No matter what type of tap you have or are looking for, Pro Plumber will have the parts available and stock a wide range of replacement options.
Low water pressure?
Not only can your tapware be a source of low water pressure but in some cases the filters or aerators in your spouts and shower heads can be causing low water pressure. They can become clogged with microscopic silt that is present in our drinking water.
Your Pro Plumbers pride themselves on our skill and know-how when it comes to detecting these issues. We provide a detailed explanation of the process to remove your low pressure problems, giving you peace of mind that the job’s been done with lasting quality.
What is water hammer?
The sudden shut off of water through worn tapware can cause vibrations that reverberate back through the pipework in your walls floors and ceilings. Some types of water hammer can be eliminated by servicing the taps and their components.
Where does the waste water go?
The unused or “grey” water from your taps goes directly into the sewer. From the sewer it runs to your local treatment plant then released as decontaminated water into our rivers and oceans. To avoid contributing to the wastage, check our Insights Blog for an article on ways to stop your household from wasting water.
How much water can I lose when I have a dripping tap?
It takes just one dripping tap to add a huge amount to your water bill. Not only does it hurt your back pocket but it’s a big waste of precious drinking water. Think about it from this perspective… Your average bathtub has around 180 litres of capacity. If you have a tap that drips once every 5 seconds, you’re wasting:
- 0.864 litres of water every day
- 25.92 litres of water every month
- 315.36 litres of water every year
That’s almost 2 full baths wasted every year!
Taking care of future generations
Your Pro Plumber is committed to looking after our planet the best way we can to ensure we live in an environment that is sustainable for future generations. By introducing water saving devices to your home, you too can make a difference to minimising your impact on the environment.
If this is something you’re concerned about, we have many simple solutions to minimise the amount of water your household wastes.
Sydney's leaking tap experts
Regardless of the condition of your taps or the symptom you are dealing with, Pro Plumber are your local Sydney plumbers that can solve any plumbing problem.
We’ll fix your trouble taps and have them working like new again. Your Pro Plumber is here to help and we’re experienced in both repair and replacement of any style of tap. Our qualified plumbers will arrive with fully stocked work vans and can usually fix your taps on the spot.
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