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Signs Your Taps Need Professional Attention

A dripping tap rarely stays a minor annoyance. Worn washers and failing ceramic discs let water escape drop by drop, which adds up on your water bill and can stain basins, baths and benchtops over time. Wall mixers that leak into the cavity behind tiles are particularly concerning, as the damage often stays hidden until timber or plasterboard starts to soften.

Stiff or hard-to-turn taps are another common complaint we hear from Thorneside homeowners. This can point to a failing cartridge, mineral build-up inside the tap body, or debris caught in the valve seat, and left unaddressed, it often ends with the tap seizing altogether or the handle snapping off. Outdoor taps and laundry mixers face similar wear from constant use and exposure to the elements.

Then there are the sudden failures: a mixer tap that won't shut off, a split hose tail spraying water under the sink, or a flexi hose that's finally given way after years of service. These need a plumber on site quickly, before water tracks into cabinetry, ceilings or the room below.