How to repair a leaking water tap quickly

How to fix a dripping (Leaking) tap using simple tricks

Water leaking tap is most common problem which face more people . Today in this article ready to show you "How to fix a  dripping ( leaking) tap using simple tricks"  Also leaking tap means that the tap washer needs renewing.

Tools list for this job

✫ ½ "  (12mm) washers - These  washers are commonly used inside the home

✫ Spanner or tap spanner set 
✫ Screwdrivers
✫ Cloth and tooth brush 

Before repair leaking tap try to identify parts of inside the tap
(see image ) ↴

Preparation
✫ Before getting started this job first turn off your water supply 
✫ Now remove tap head (use Screwdrivers)

✫ Next unscrew valve  using spanner (if it's tight use cloths to prevent damaging the tap )

✫ Next remove old washer and insert new washer into the valve (see above image for  identify parts of inside the tap)

✫ Now reinstall valve carefully

✫ Next install tap head and make sure there are no more leaks your taps 

Article by - sumith senanayake

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