Troubled by a leaking faucet? Here’s what you can do!
- 20 June, 2025
- Leestijd: 2 min.
Are you having trouble with a leaking tap? That can be very annoying! Water taps must be repaired and maintained by the tenant. Of course, you can always fall back on the specialists at Rotsvast . With our handy step-by-step plan, you can repair your leaking tap in no time.
Cause of leaking tap
In many cases, the washer of the tap is worn out. This worn out washer can result in a dripping tap. This causes unnecessary water loss. Fortunately, this is easy to solve yourself, simply by replacing the washer using the steps below:
Step 1: Disconnect the faucet
Turn off the main tap of the water pipe. Then pull the knob off the tap. For some taps you need to unscrew the screw that is under the colored cap.
Please note: Tap washers come in different shapes and sizes. We therefore advise you to purchase an assortment of tap washers. Then you are always sure that you have the right size at home!
Step 2: Unscrew the internals
Unscrew the decorative sleeve. Unscrew the internals from the tap. Check whether the gasket in the tap housing is still intact.
Tip: Prevent damage to the decorative sleeve by placing a cloth between the jaws of the pliers.
Step 3: Remove the leather
Loosen the nut or screw that holds the washer and remove the washer. Then place the new washer.
Tip: Make sure the new washer has the same size. This is to prevent further leakage.
Step 4: Remove limescale
Remove limescale from the tap parts with a descaling agent.
Tip: You can also use vinegar to descale the tap. In that case, soak the tap parts in vinegar for a few hours.
If you have any further questions, you can always contact our Rotsvast specialists.
