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fixing a tap. diy or plumber?

  • 04-03-2013 10:58pm
    #1
    batman1
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭


    Recently my bathroom taps have become difficult to close properly. The hot tap now only turns about a half turn from closed to fully open. There was always a black residue around the top of the 'spindle' which, I thought was the washer wearing down?

    I am now convinced the tap washers need replaced. Is this something I can do myself easily or should I get a plumber in?


Comments

  • #2
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    DIY. A simple task. Probably loads of how to videos on YouTube.


  • #3
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    Rather than replacing washers I would throw a pair of spindles in instead , especially when you say they are just opening half a turn , that would be spindles , not washers , still a D.I.Y job though.


  • #4
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Maybe a DIY job and simple enough if you can remove the valve body for replacement. In a lot of cases it may very difficult to unscrew the body without damage and compete replacement may be the only option.


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