Plumbing
Fix a Dripping Tap in 5 Minutes (Yes, Really)
That sound is more than just annoying—it's your money, literally going down the drain. A single dripping tap can waste over 5,000 litres of water a year.
Drip... drip... drip...
That sound is more than just annoying—it's your money, literally going down the drain. A single dripping tap can waste over 5,000 litres of water a year. That's enough for 60 bubble baths or a lot of tea.
But here's the good news: most drips are super easy to fix.
Here's the 5-Minute Fix:
Before you start:
🧼 Clear the sink area
🔧 Grab an adjustable spanner
🛑 Turn off your water supply (look for the isolating valve under the sink or shut off the mains)
Step 1: Pop off the tap handle cap (usually plastic) and unscrew the handle to expose the valve.
Step 2: Use your spanner to loosen and remove the tap mechanism.
Step 3: You'll see a small rubber washer—this is likely the culprit.
Step 4: Swap it out for a new one (they're pennies at any hardware shop).
Step 5: Reassemble, turn the water back on, and… ta-da! No more drip.
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Whether the washer's stuck, the tap's ancient, or you just don't want to deal, SOBE's pros can stop the drip in minutes.
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