The short answer
A dripping tap is often a worn washer, cartridge, or O-ring. It is usually straightforward for a plumber; forced DIY on old fittings can crack the body and flood the cabinet.
Common causes
- Worn washer or ceramic cartridge
- Loose packing nut on older pillar taps
- Damaged O-ring on the spout
- High water pressure accelerating wear
What you can safely check
These are low-risk checks only. Do not open live electrical panels, handle refrigerant, or dismantle fuel systems. If anything feels unsafe, stop and book a verified professional.
- Note whether the drip is from the spout, the handle base, or under the sink
- Check under the sink for a wet supply hose connection
- Close the under-sink isolation valves if present before any work
- Avoid overtightening the handle — that can worsen washer damage
When to call a professional
- Water spraying from a cracked tap body
- Cabinet floor soaking with no clear source
- Cannot isolate the tap and drip is heavy
How Tușe and iRanti help
Open the Tuse app and describe what is happening in your own words — for example, “leaking kitchen tap”. iRanti reads the description, suggests the likely service category and a price band, and routes you toward a verified plumbing professional. It is a preliminary assessment, not a definitive remote diagnosis: the artisan still inspects on site before any repair.
Starting price for Plumbing
Plumbing on Tuse starts from ₦10,000. That is starting guidance, not a guaranteed final quote. Scope, parts, and complexity can change the total — you see the price in the app before you confirm, and any on-site change needs your approval first.
FAQs
Why does my tap keep dripping?
Most often a worn internal washer or cartridge. Replacing the worn part usually stops it.
Related problems
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