How to fix a dripping tap

How do you know which tap to replace the washer in - the cold one or the hot one or do you just replace the washer in both?

Thank you very much for your info,its funny really because I am a mechanic and I even fix hydrostatic transmissions on bobcats but still I have never had to fix a tap before my wife thinks that it was hilarious me well I was embarrassed but I went to bunnings and actually got that assembly as in the valve and washer in a five dollar kit but still the way you explain the process was super simple and if I ever get that problem again I will be able to help out thank you again.

thanks - very useful.

I can't get the tap to stop rotating :(

Great thanks 😊, slightly off subject but I noticed none of the products at the store tell you what they are or how to use them - not everyone that visits B and Q is a workman. But these vidios are great thanks.

drip drip from the tap dont slip

Usefull thanks

Thanks, SHORT and sweet! The trouble with most DIY vids is that they take forever to make their points.

Go B & Q!!! You tube tap fixer! Didn’t expect that

Thanks, I'm going in......!!

Thank you sir .when tap water leaking.i call man to do. now i going to try .follow your video. thanks s'pore

Just fixed my grandma's leaky tap with this video! Thanks a lot!

Great video, well explained. My main water supply pipes go right underneath the floor boards and as far as I can see there is valves to shut the water off between the floor up to the taps, anybody any advice to fix a dripping tap without shutting off the water?

Hello B&Q

If it looks like there’s 2 valves do you turn both??

It looks straightforward but I won't attempt to do this myself in case I end up flooding the place! I'm generally ok with repairs and odd jobs around the house but I'm going to have to shell out for a plumber, watch what he does and take notes.

I used the wrong washer. I’m now under water.

Standout explanation.

great vid, so well explained with the moving diagram. for people not in the industry the terms mean nothing so great to see something where everyone can understand. hats off

Hi, this is very helpful. Can you please get me the b and q link for this washer?

And if you have different taps to the ones shown in the video? Would be really useful to show how these come off. I have previously fixed dripping taps myself but my new property has different taps that don't come off that way. Can't find a suitable video anywhere.

Great video from Matt and the Lady well done BQ

Thanks dude!

This video honestly just stopped a leak overflowing overnight, thank you <3

Thank you

The video does not mention whether this repair is for the cold tap, hot tap or both. .?

Thank you, doing this tomorrow 👍

Can't believe it was as simple as that, but it was! Thank you for sharing a great video

the screw doesnt even come out for me to take the tap off. the screwdriver wont even hold the screw at all, just goes round and round. i dont know what to do. my tap is not just dripping noe. its now running a minimum amount of water constantly☹

Great and all but B&Q don’t sell the washers as far as I can work out.

Thanks a lot. Had not exact problem, but this really helped with understanding how this stuff works, whats may be wrong and how to disassemble this stuff.

Hi I am getting hot water in the shower. But kitchen & bathroom sink the water is coming when hot tap turned on but it’s coming out cold/ luke warm -can anyone help with this what is the issue?

I took the handle off my tap and it revealed a large gold nut and just under that was where the leaking was coming from so I tightened it and then it wouldn’t turn off so I kept trying then I got it to stop dripping and then I turned it on and off and then it got worse

Thanks helpful

Different tap needs different washer sizes? Remind me of something else. Imagination runs wild! Ommmm...pure clean thoughts. Lol😂 Turn off!

Why is this recommended to me?

Good video, but if you find the headnut is stuck fast, look out for the easy tapslitter, makes it so much easier.

What causes a huge groaning sound throughout the house when I use the taps/flush the loo etc? It's so loud. We have had a plumber look he changed a valve he said and it worked but the problem came back within a few days.

so I need to insert a new washer to stop it from dripping?

Cheers pal

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Thanks a lot

how do you remove headgear nut when its rounded off?

Any1 got any hints on just getting them H & C caps off so I can undo the tap please

Only thing is...the tap wont come off...its on too tight...

Thanks B&Q!

Except the tap I bought is molded so u cant get to the nut!

How do you know if it’s the left or right jumper that you need to replace on a kitchen tap?

So how is best o figure out if it's the hot or cold mixer tap washer tap that is causing the drip?

Honestly forgot about the stop tap for the tap under the sink, id forgotten it was there, thought id have to turn of the mains.