Dripping Tap or Faulty Mixer? Replaced Cleanly

Our Tap and Mixer Replacement Process: What to Expect

Replacing a tap is a quick job when it is done properly. We start by checking your existing fitting and the connections underneath — usually flexible hoses in apartments, sometimes rigid copper in older villas that needs adapting. We confirm your chosen tap or mixer suits the sink and water pressure.

Before we touch anything, you get a clear fixed price that we agree on. Then we shut off the water supply to that tap, remove the old fitting, clean up the seating area, fit the new tap with fresh seals, and reconnect everything. We then turn the water back on and test for leaks at every connection, checking both hot and cold.

A straightforward replacement is usually a quick visit. The standard visit is AED 99, refunded against the work. If a burst flexible hose is flooding your kitchen in the middle of the night, call us any time — we are available 24/7, and the emergency call-out of AED 150 is deducted from the job cost.

Warning Signs Your Taps Need Replacement

A tap that keeps dripping after a new washer tells you the internal valve seat is worn — replacement is the sensible option. Other signs your taps are due for renewal:

• Stiff handles that are hard to turn, or loose, wobbly handles
• Green or white crusty buildup, rust spots, or pitting in the chrome finish
• Discolored water when you first turn on one particular tap
• Low or uneven flow from one tap while others run normally
• Banging or screeching noises when the tap is turned on or off

In Dubai’s hard water areas, corrosion works faster than many people expect. Replacing a tired tap solves all of these at once — and a modern mixer usually performs noticeably better than a ten-year-old fitting. If several of these signs are showing at once, the tap is past saving — call us on +971 44 546 8765 and we will sort it in a single visit.

Tap Maintenance Tips for Dubai Homes

Dubai’s hard water is the main reason taps misbehave. Limescale builds up in the aerator — the small mesh filter at the spout tip — reducing flow to a trickle. Unscrew it every few months, soak in vinegar for an hour, scrub clean, and refit. Five minutes, and flow is often fully restored.

Do not overtighten taps to stop a drip; forcing the handle crushes the washer and scores the valve seat, turning a five-minute washer change into a tap replacement. When a drip starts, replace the washer or cartridge promptly — a tap dripping once per second wastes thousands of liters a year.

Wipe down taps after use in hard water areas to prevent mineral crust forming around the base, which eventually works its way into seals. Check flexible hoses under sinks yearly for bulging or dampness — they fail suddenly and cause the worst kitchen floods. And keep our number handy: +971 44 546 8765, available 24/7 for anything from a dripping tap to a burst hose.