Can anybody tell me how to change the washers in my bathroom faucets?

Question

They go very quickly and the plumbers are costing me a fortune. Thanks.

Answer 1

Check the following web site and it has some illustrations: http://www.slowtheflow.com/PDFs/compressionfaucets.pdf ...Good Luck...

Answer 2

The procedure for changing a tap washer is as follows:

1. Turn off the water supply, either at the mains or a tap near your fixture. Hot water systems, for example, often have a tap near the hot water tank. If you are changing a hot tap washer you can turn off supply there instead of closing the whole water supply.

2. Open the tap to be treated. Turn it fully on.

3. Unscrew the tap head and lift the top of the tap away. Be careful not to scratch the chrome when using spanner or pliers.

4. On most taps the washer just fits loosely inside. Throw the old washer away and insert a new one.

5. Refit tap head and tighten.

6. Turn water supply back on and when water comes through, turn the tap off.

7. Now inspect for drips and leaks. There should be none. Turn the tap on and off a few times to make sure it is working properly.

Answer 3

Pry off the little caps that say hot and cold, there is a screw under there, unsrew and remove them,there you will find the gaskets (rubber) remove old on and relace with new, make sure they are the right size and thickness,put back together.
TIP: Don't force your faucets to shut off, that mats the gasket down, after a short time the'll need to be replaced again.
My faucets are 20 years old and I've only had to relplace the gasket twice.. Good Luck.

Answer 4

How about a different sort of answer? Go to a book store and spend $30.00 on the Reader's Digest Book of Home Repair. If you own a home, the book will MORE than pay for itself in 6 months.

Answer 5

The first answer is very good, but you may also have to change the seats. Overtightening is a no-no because that wears out new washers FAST!