Tap washers may not seem that important, but they are easily one of the most essential parts of these household appliances, even if they tend to fly under the radar. They are the little rubber pieces found in right beneath the tap’s cartridge, which is found underneath the screw and spindle, and is a key component in the prevention of leakages.
Tap washers are cheap, commonplace, and easy to replace by anyone of any skill level. Here is London plumbers’amateur plumber’s guide to replacing these rubber barriers as quickly and easily as possible.
What you’ll need
To replace the tap washer, you’ll need the following tools:
- Adjustable wrench
- Two screwdrivers (One Phillips, one flathead)
- Replacement tap washer
- Adjustable spanner (optional)
These are available at your local housing goods stores and are all at affordable prices. It’s best to present the cartridge to a professional when making this purchase so that they will provide you with one that best fits your device.
How to do it
Replacing your tap washer is a very easy and straightforward process that can be finished in these seven simple steps:
- First, switch off the main water supply by switching the isolation valve/stop cock to off
- Place a plug in your sink to prevent all the parts from falling down and getting lost
- Using your flathead screwdriver, pop off the tap’s lid
- Unscrew the tap to gain access to the cartridge. If you’re having difficulty here, use an adjustable spanner
- Remove the cartridge from the tap
- Remove the washer from the cartridge and replace it with the new one
- Proceed to reassemble your tap, reactivate the water supply, and use once again
Thus concludes this chapter of ouramateur plumber’s guide. While it is an easy task, it can be time-consuming if many taps need replacement, such as when a home is being repaired, but London plumbers can help expedite things and save you time and money on parts and labor.
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