Perpetually leaking tap

One member had a tap “fixed” many times before 

One COTA NT member was spending more than she could afford to get the situation with her leaking tap resolved. A local handyman has been out several times to ‘fix’ the problem. 

The COTA NT member contacted Steve through the Home Maintenance Service and asked for his help. Steve inspected the tap himself and found, upon investigation, that the seat inside the tap was severely damaged and damaging the new tap washers installed by the handyman in a very short time. 

Steve installed a new tap with new tap washers. A relatively simple job for him and no more leaks for one very happy member.

Member’s satisfaction score

Five out of five stars.

Safety at home

You may find these sources of information useful when reviewing your safety at home.

• Your Home – Information on how to plan and create a safer and more comfortable home environment for you and your loved ones, as you get older.  
• Electrical safety at home (Electrical Safety team at NT WorkSafe on 1800 019 115)
• Fire safety at home 
• Home security – protect your home, safety on the phone, if you are confronted in your home
• Neighbourhood safety – CrimeStoppers 1800 333 000
• Reduce your risk of falling – download the brochure, Don’t fall for it