Have you ever had a pesky dripping tap that would not stop no matter what tricks you pull out of the bag?
Leaking or dripping taps can be a serious issue in your daily life if it is not fixed. Not only do they produce an annoying sound that always seems like it will never stop, but the leaking can also result in wastage of 3 gallons of water every day (crazy, right). One day, you’ll realize your water bills are rising and what you are paying for is simply draining out. It’s a total waste of your hard-earned money.
This post is for all of you who wish to fix this maintenance issue on your own. Although, we urge your to proceed with caution! Dripping taps and faucets are the most common of household plumbing issues. Ignoring them will lead to future problems and a huge amount of water loss. Fortunately, the repair is easy if you have the right tools.
-Cut off the water supply. To avoid any further mess, cut off the water supply coming from the mainline.
-Remove the knobs. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the decorative parts from the knobs.
-Remove the stem. Use some lubricant to unscrew and take out the faucet handle off the stem. Use the spanner to loosen the packing nut and remove the stem. Depending on the type of the faucet, some stems pop out and others need to be twisted off from the valve.
-Check out for any damages. If there is damage, replace the part. If there isn’t, inspect the O-ring and the washer. Loosened or damaged washer and O-rings can also cause leakage, so replace them with a new one. Make sure they are an exact fit.
-Re-assemble all the parts and test. Once everything is in place, test if the tap is working properly.
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