| Next time you have a dripping tap don't worry. There | | | | and unscrew the nut where you will see the jumper. |
| is no need to call the plumber. Here I will give you a | | | | This holds the washer so this must be replaced. If you |
| simple guide to fixing the drip drip drip that is so | | | | have a modern tap pull off the hot/cold sign on the top |
| annoying. | | | | and unscrew the screw inside using your screwdriver. |
| The majority of the time all you need to do is change | | | | Once this has been removed you will be able to see |
| the washer and only four tools are need: spanner; wire | | | | the jumper. |
| wool; screwdriver and cloth. | | | | Once the washer is off you must clean everywhere |
| You must start by turning of the water supply, which is | | | | with the wire wool as the grease and dirt build-up is |
| normally a tap in the cupboard under your kitchen sink, | | | | normally the reason the washer corrodes. You can |
| then turn the tap on so all the water in the pipe runs | | | | get the washers from most DIY stores but make sure |
| out. If the water is flowing out at a fast rate you have | | | | you get the right size. Normally basin and sink washers |
| not turned the water supply off properly so go back | | | | are ½ inch think and bath taps are ¾ inch. |
| and try again. | | | | Do not switch on the water supply until you have |
| If you have an old fashioned tap remove the cover | | | | replaced the washer. |