How To Fix A Leaking Tap

Fix a Leaking Tap in London

As with any fault, a tap that is leaking can be a large problem. In any household the consistent sound of drips may result in headaches and more. Leaving an issue like this may cause your water bills to increase and also open up your home to a risk of flooding. When this is a simple fix, it is easy to fix a leaking tap.

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Finding Faults

In most cases, a leaking tap occurs because of damage to the plastic valve or a faulty washer. To start with it is important to find the problem. To add to this, you need to have the right pieces of equipment to solve the leak. Either a replacement valve or a washer will be needed, along with a cloth covered spanner, and screwdriver.

You need to make sure that the water supply is safely turned off before you begin any work. Without doing this, there could be a mess everywhere. After you have done this, then place the plug into the sink. This helps prevent you from losing any smaller parts. The tap should also be turned into the on position.

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Taking The Tap Apart

The process you follow when dismantling will be different depending on the type of tap that is installed. You will either need to lever off or unscrew the index disk or head. Doing this will reveal a screw which you need to carefully remove using a screwdriver. After this, take the spanner and carefully release the headgear nut. If you use too much force, then the entire tap base may move and crack the sink, attached pipe, or tiling. Sometimes penetrating oil needs to be added to the nut to help it release, but you need to wait a few minutes after application to try again.

The screwdriver will help to remove the washer from the unit. Once this has been done, the plastic valve which is attached should be checked for signs of damage. Often grit can damage and scratch the valve, leaving a broken seal and water to filter through. In areas with hard water like London, this problem is particularly common. Spotting clear damage is a sign that the washer and valve will need to be replaced. Both of these are available in combination packs and this is the best way to buy them.

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Often the best solution is to contact a professional plumber to take a look. If this is something you require, then give agivo a call today in London on 0208 088 0624 and an accredited engineer will be out to you.