Why You Shouldn't Ignore A Leaking Tap

You may be tuning out the dripping sound now, but leaks do not fix themselves or simply stop happening. The cause of a leak is often a corroded pipe or a seal or washer that has worn away over time. This means that a part of your water system is damaged, and this will only get worse. This could cause you to need to replace more of the pipework or taps than you will need to if you attend to the leak as soon as you notice it. You could save time and money if you fix it now!

A leaking tap could lead to water pooling in certain areas in your home. This could lead to an overgrowth of mould, which can be very unhygienic and unhealthy for you and your family. Getting a professional to attend to your tap immediately will reduce the damage, and the amount of cleaning up you need to do.

Water dripping from your tap isn’t just costly when it comes to essential repairs. Having a steady drip of water can increase your water bills substantially over time. Not to mention that this is a huge waste of water, so it is not very energy efficient. Getting your tap fixed quickly saves money and water.

Sometimes a leaking tap indicates that a washer within the tap has worn away, and this can be straightforward to replace. Some people complete these repairs themselves at home, but in other cases, the tap leaking could point to corrosion of the tap itself or another deeper issue. In this case, attempting a DIY job on the tap is not advised - and getting a plumber to diagnose and fix the issue is always the best idea. 

While it is possible to fix a leaking tap at home in some scenarios, this should only be attempted if you already have some experience of plumbing or DIY. Ideally, when you notice a leak, you should call a professional plumber as soon as possible.

Mid Richmond Plumbers & Suppliers can help you with everything from leaking taps to blocked drains, and a whole host of other household needs. Get in touch with us to see how we can best help you to fix those leaking taps and ensure that your plumbing is always at its best.