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Changing a tap washer is quite easy. Making sure you have the right size washer at hand first, close off the valve feeding that tap or the main valve to the property. Depending on how the head of the tap is on the actual headpart or whether its a garden tap in which case the headpart just comes out. If there is a head on the tap, normally a small screw will be holding it on. Remove the head and the cover hiding the headpart and take the appropriate spanner and loosen the head part. Once off, take the washer off the jumper, and then place the headpart back, dont overtighten it. Cheers brad.
Gisselle Eichmann
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∙ 15y agoChanging a tap washer is quite easy. Making sure you have the right size washer at hand first, close off the valve feeding that tap or the main valve to the property. Depending on how the head of the tap is on the actual headpart or whether its a garden tap in which case the headpart just comes out. If there is a head on the tap, normally a small screw will be holding it on. Remove the head and the cover hiding the headpart and take the appropriate spanner and loosen the head part. Once off, take the washer off the jumper, and then place the headpart back, dont overtighten it. Cheers brad.
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∙ 12y agoA "handyman" can probably do lots of things. Here is the problems with a "handyman".
1-Does your area allow handymen to do Plumbing repairs? CA allows it, if they are under$500.
2-Does he know how to change a washer?
3-Does he have the tools to change the washer?
4-Does he know how to match the washer on the faucet with a new one?
5-Is he going to charge you by the hour to figure all this out?
6-Is he insured?
7-Does he warranty his work?
I am sure there are other concerns as well i would have with a handyman touching any of my crucial systems in my home. Saving a few dollars, really isn't worth the gamble when it comes to handymen. And you may actually pay more for a handyman if he has to charge you for his time and tools to figure out how to do the job. And then you may wonder if it is done correctly.
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∙ 12y agoRing a plumber
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How do you fix noisy Kitchen taps?
Take apart and change washer, or just replace entire faucet set, often easier.
What type of atachment is needed for a kitchen sink when conecting a power washer?
A power washer should be connected to a garden faucet.
What would cause the kitchen faucet to keep running?
The rubber stop washer has failed.
What is a washer in a faucet?
a washer is generally a rubber washer that tightens and seals as sometimes they will go bad and have to change it..
Why does water continue to come out of your kitchen spout after you have shut off the faucet?
Washer worn out, washer seat damaged/corroded The most likely reason is that the sealing washer or seat in the tap/faucet is defective.
Can you convert a single handle kitchen faucet into a double handle faucet?
Change the faucet, either one will mount on the sink.
How do you get to the washer of a Moen kitchen two-handle faucet?
Shut the water supplies off, take the handle off, unscrew the cartridge. The washer will be on the bottom of the stem of the cartridge
What does a copper kitchen faucet offer that a stainless steel faucet does not?
A copper kitchen faucet offers more fresh water compared to the stainless steel faucet. The copper kitchen faucet also has more powerful water energy and valves.
How do you fix a 1 handled kitchen faucet that falls back down if it is not lifted up all the way?
Sounds like this needs a new washer in it.
What would make soap bubbles come out of the kitchen faucet?
If you have bubbles coming out of your kitchen faucet, you have a venting problem. It has nothing to do with soap in your faucet.
Why is the water from your tub faucet hotter than from your kitchen faucet?
Maybe the kitchen is further away and on smaller pipe.
Kitchen faucets are usually sold at what price?
Depending on the buyer's location, where they purchase the faucet, the style of faucet, and what the faucet is made of, kitchen faucets can cost anywhere from $30 to $47,000.
