How To Replace A Tap Washer

http://www.homeserve.com -Dripping taps waste 90 litres of water a week. Luckily, it's a simple fix that doesn't need a plumber. If you've got one of those old fashioned "Stem" taps, all you need to do is change the washer

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[kingdaniel69]

From a complete novice, thankyou.

[mk00040]

Looks pretty good to me—I think I'll have to try it on my brother's tap.

[1521joe]

Just used this vid to fix a washer in my bathroom.

only thing is, those valves are so tight, the tap moves with the valve.

Hold the tap real tight, then use some muscle to unscrew the valve, thus giving you acces to the rubber seal.

phew, job done.

[mrjackson214]

Great simple video and easy to follow - well done!



[RobbadobBob]

Really helpful, thanks.

[kckc4747]

Thanks mate, that was seriously helpful from a bloke who didn't have a clue and managed to get the job done !!

Cheers

Keith

[jmtrainaddict1]

handy if you have a really bad memory aye but thanks.

[stevieblunder60]

What happens if it's a hot tap? How do you turn off the water ... drain down the whole hot water system? Some advice would have been helpful. Otherwise good stuff.

[excavtrooper]

So.......is the lady with the make up, in the evening dress about to change a washer in a tap.........nope, I think not!, any chance you could lose the bloody irritating bimbo adverts please?, otherwise, job done, thanks.

[omhat]

thanks for posting this video, very informative!

[MiryangMonkey]

Thanks, great video for a muppet like me!

[bozobingbox]

As someone who has never attempted this kind of fix before I have to say this is really helpful. In fact the problem with the tap wasn't the washer, but using a bit of common sense along with the stuff in the video I made an easy repair in the end.