Dripping tap: repair it or replace it?
How to tell what kind of tap you have and where it leaks from, when a repair is enough, when to replace it, and what NSW law lets you do yourself.
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Key takeaways
- Most drips come from a worn washer, a worn seat or a failed cartridge, and most taps are repairable if the body is sound.
- Replace when the body is corroded, the finish is failing, parts are no longer made, or you want a mixer or a more water-efficient tap.
- An owner or occupier may repair a tap without a licence, but not a tempering valve, thermostatic mixing valve or backflow device, and installing a new tap is licensed work.
- A tap wasting a substantial amount of water is an urgent repair in a NSW rental.
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