Dripping tap fixed in Aberdare and the Cynon Valley
A tap that will not stop dripping, repaired — usually a worn washer or ceramic cartridge rather than a new tap.
How you know you need it
A drip you can hear from another room, or a green or limescale stain in the basin under it.
Why people put it off
People assume the whole tap needs replacing and put off the cost. Most of the time it is a part worth a few pounds.
What is involved
Isolating the supply, stripping the tap down, and replacing the washer, O-ring or cartridge. A tap that has been dripping for years may have worn its seat, which can also be re-cut.