Repairing the tap - here's how

Faucet repair made easy! It's really annoying when the tap is constantly dripping. And what a waste of water! But usually only one seal is defective - and we can easily replace it ourselves. Here we show you step by step how you can easily repair your tap yourself.

via Sabrina

04/12/2018, 17:36

Frau beim Wasserhahn reparieren — Water is a precious commodity. So please don't waste it unnecessarily.

Step 1

Close the tap or angle valves under the washbasin or sink. It is best to always have a cloth to hand in case water leaks when repairing the tap.

Step 2

Remove the handle from the tap and use a wrench to loosen the upper part of the valve. The seal in a brass mold is located at the lower end. To remove it, you may need to remove another screw, depending on the model.

Step 3

Remove the seal and remove any limescale and dirt. If necessary, also remove any limescale residue from the valve, preferably using a special limescale remover from a DIY store.

Step 4

Insert a new suitable seal (buy from a DIY store, take the old one with you as a sample) and reassemble everything. When reassembling, rub the threads with a little tap grease (from the DIY store) to keep them supple.

Step 5

Extra tip: If the tap is stuck, pour sparkling water over it. The carbon dioxide dissolves rust. After 10 minutes, carefully tap the tap handle with a rubber mallet until it can be turned on again.