Be aware though that there may appear to be a slight size difference due to wear and or shrinkage depending on the washer material. 1/ Turn off the main water supply to the house.

Each of these will be one of a standard range of sizes and it is important that you match the replacement correctly with the size of the old one. It is a simple step by step task that will save wasted water and annoyance. It is possibly the most frequent plumbing problem we experience although it is becoming less frequent with recent advances in both design and materials. They are the O ring, the tap body washer and the jumper valve washer. There are several causes of the dripping tap and most fixes are simple enough for the average handyman to undertake without employing a craftsman plumber. You would probably be surprised just how much water is wasted by a dripping tap put a bucket under the tap overnight and see how much is collected. There are usually three washers that might be the cause of the tap dripping, and therefore require replacement.

We all experience this problem from time to time.