How Fixing Your Leaking Tap Can Save You Money

Let’s face it…
Calling a plumber can sometimes feel like going to the dentist.
It’s not fun, and we tend to put it off.
But the longer you delay it, the worse the problem gets, until the only solution is an expensive fix.

Plumbing works the same way.

Putting off that call can lead to more serious damage — and that damage costs more money to fix down the track.

Here’s why your wallet will thank you for fixing that leaking tap early:

1. You risk water-damage

A leaking pipe isn’t just annoying. It can be quietly wrecking your home that you worked so hard for. Drip by drip, moisture builds up, creating the perfect environment for mould. Sooner or later, your home could start looking like it belongs in the Last of Us.

Mould doesn’t just look bad. It feeds on building materials and slowly degrades the structure of your home.

And it’s not just the mould. The constant water flow and dripping can cause other parts to corrode. And corroded metals end up breaking and costing money to fix. 

2. Your water bill will creep up

Your paying for every single drip.

A leaking tap can waste hundreds of litres of water each month — water you’re paying for but not using. Ignore it too long, and that small drip can become a big bill.

A faulty tap has to be fixed eventually, otherwise you’ll get water damage. But fixing the leak now is far cheaper than paying a “premium” on your water usage later.

3. It wears out your tap faster

A leaking tap ages your plumbing.

Constant dripping puts pressure on the tap body, seals, and internal components.
This wear-and-tear means you’ll need replacement parts — or a full tap replacement — much sooner.

Fixing a small leak now can help avoid a bigger repair bill later.

4. Prevents a plumbing emergency

If your leaking tap is caused by high water pressure, then it can be a ticking time bomb.

When the pressure is too high, it can put too much strain on your pipes. Slowly cracks form and pipes can even burst. 

Now, you have a plumbing emergency.

Meanwhile, adjusting water pressure is a cheaper fix.

5. Prevents a medical emergency

Mold doesn’t just degrade your home, but can damage your health. It can be harmful for people with allergies. But can also cause asthma attacks in vulnerable individuals.

Don’t risk it.

Eventually, every leaking tap has to be fixed.
Why wait until it’s urgent (and more expensive)?

Get it sorted today — and save yourself stress, money, and mess.

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This blog is not meant to constitute advice and is general in nature. Please read more here.