As pointed out in this wikihow article, replacing a worn-out washer is a simple process that takes very little time and a few common tools. I would like to add a condition to this statement: only if the faucet (tap) placement is good.
Tools that you needed
- Retractable knife: to cut out the silicone sealant around the faucet
- Screw driver: help to remove the silicone sealant from wall socket
- Pliers: to grip the washer out of the faucet
- Tap spanner: to unscrew the stem
- Multi grip (optional): easier to use than tap spanner if it can fit and lock on to the stem
- Silicone Sealant
Steps
- Turn off the water source.
- Remove the tap button screw at the front of the stem.
- Unscrew the handle from the stem.
- Use retractable knife to cut the silicone sealant around the faucet, you may need a screw driver to clear any residue around the nut for maximum grip
- Because the nut is positioned deeper than the wall tiles, it's tricky to have spanner or multi grip to hold the nut steadily without breaking the tiles. Use a tap spanner with a longer rod (to increase torque) instead to unscrew it. It took us about 90 minutes.
- Use pliers to take out the deformed washer and replace it.
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| Note the difference? |
- Turn on the tap to check if there's any leakage
References
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