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A customer we were called out to in Templestowe was distressed with water flowing excessively from a basin tap. It was an after hours call out and the problem was a split washer that had been leaking a little bit for quite some time and finally it gave way and was flooding the bathroom. The home had quite high water pressure and the leaking tap had been ignored for some time. The faulty taps were repaired over the basin and an appointment was made during normal hours for a pressure reduction valve to be fitted to their main cold water supply. The mains water isolation tap was also faulty and required replacement. The customer advised us that they had a history of “burst taps” and the plumbing was “noisy”.

In order to prevent water hammer in the plumbing system always turn taps on and off softly. Water hammer can be caused by something as simple as a tap washer or the isolating valve on your hot water service. Fixing water hammer can be a process of elimination and, in certain cases, may require the installation of a pressure reduction valve or a water hammer arrestor especially with high water pressure.

Don’t overtighten taps when turning them off. Turning off a tap too hard can split the washer and a drip will turn into a flow and a costly emergency call out from the plumber! If the tap is continually dripping have it serviced before it wears the seat and the cost to repair becomes greater.

If a tap does start running the only way to isolate it is to turn off the main supply to your home. It is important to know where the isolation stop is located at your home which is at the location of your water meter. Its important to know the operation so that you know how to isolate your water should a problem arise. The water meter should be maintained so it is visible and easy to locate in an emergency.

There are several reasons that taps may leak here are some of them!
1) Turning the tap off too tightly splits the washer and causes leaks.
2) Wear and tear simply over time the washer will wear out from being turned on and off, this will cause a leak.
3) Dirt and grit getting flushed through the line and lodging into the washer seat.
4) Cheap washers that have a short life span are used sometimes.
5) The hot water washer can split due to the rubber expanding and contracting.
These are the most common reasons for leaking taps.

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Leaking Tap?

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Tom Plumb Plumbing and Maintenance Services are experts in fixing leaking taps in the homes and offices of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Leaking taps and toilets in a home can be annoying, not to mention the waste of water. One thing we’re all concerned about these days is water management. If leaking taps are left to fester, it may cause water damage to building foundations.

Our background in maintenance plumbing services mean that we have extensive experience in servicing, repairing and replacing all types of leaking taps. This includes the taps in your typical kitchen, bathroom, and garden.

At Tom Plumb Plumbing and Maintenance Services, we service the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and have pretty much seen it all. That’s why we carry a wide range of quality exclusive tapware for all our Melbourne customers.

The supply and installation of a new basin set, shower, bath, or laundry tap can be replaced without fuss. Not to mention the installation of new tapware can really spark up a bathroom or laundry without resorting to major renovation!

If you have received a water bill that is higher than usual, this could be the result of a leaking tap on your property or within your home.

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Leaking Taps

What to look for

Water leaks can be any of the following:

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All of the leaks above will have an effect on your water bill. Even small water leaks can result in the loss of thousands of litres of water.

If you suspect that you have a leaking tap, there are a few checks you can do yourself to investigate water usage at your property and test for a leak.

We also carry quality kitchen sink mixer taps with great warranties ready for that quick changeover. All our taps are professionally installed and where practicable. New isolating taps can be fitted to the hot and cold water connection points under the bench for ongoing, easy maintenance.

The bathroom is a commonly used area in a home. Delaying repairs could result in further damage to cupboards and floors due to a major flood or burst of water. A leaking shower is not only annoying but can end up doubling or tripling your water bill - as it means a waste of precious water down the drain! You can’t afford to let a leaking tap or shower continue unattended.

Tom Plumb Plumbing and Maintenance - the Melbourne eastern suburbs’ plumber of choice will locate the cause of your leaking tap or shower, and come up with a solution to the problem. With an upfront quote, your leaking tap can be fixed and the plumbing nightmare over in no time!

Don’t put up with annoying leaking taps anymore.

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Tom Plumb will thoroughly examine your plumbing issues.

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We'll use our latest plumbing equipment to get the job done.

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Tom Plumb will finish the job & remove any remaining rubbish.

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