{"id":18242,"date":"2021-09-16T22:19:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T12:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=18242"},"modified":"2025-01-04T01:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T14:36:13","slug":"how-to-change-tap-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-change-tap-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change a Tap Washer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-change-a-tap-washer.jpg\" alt=\"How to Change a Tap Washer\" class=\"wp-image-18284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-change-a-tap-washer.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-change-a-tap-washer-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-change-a-tap-washer-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-change-a-tap-washer-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">monte_a \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sound of a dripping tap can be really annoying, especially if it\u2019s at night when everything is quiet. Higher bills, wasted water, and drought periods come to mind, and you are totally awake now. At this very moment, you realise that knowing how to deal with small leaks at home is a great skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this is not such a challenging task, and if you know how to change a tap washer, you can stop most household tap leaks. Yes, the tap washer is the most common culprit behind leaks in traditional compression taps, used in most homes in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are facing a leaking tap in your home and can\u2019t stand it anymore;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are concerned about the wasted water and the bills in the long run;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Want to prevent your sink or bath from staining or overflowing,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>This article is for you. We\u2019ll teach you how to change a tap washer step-by-step. What\u2019s more, we\u2019ve gathered some useful tips and tricks from our practice, which can save you a lot of grief down the track.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of Contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what_is_tap_washer\">What is a tap washer?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_to_change_tap_washer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to change a tap washer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_to_change_shower_tap_washer\">How to change a shower tap washer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what_can_you_do_to_extend_tap_washers_life\">What can you do to extend the life of the tap washer?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what_if_it_keeps_leaking\">What if your tap keeps leaking?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_is_tap_washer\">What is a tap washer and why consider changing it?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-replace-a-tap-washer-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"How to Change a Tap Washer\" class=\"wp-image-18273\" style=\"width:241px;height:179px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-replace-a-tap-washer-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-replace-a-tap-washer.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">K I N G Photography \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A tap washer is a disk, most often made of rubber or nylon, with a hole in the centre attached at the bottom of the tap stem. When the tap is turned off, it makes a watertight seal with the tap seat, stopping the water from flowing through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is how the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tap_(valve)#Mechanisms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mechanism in compression-style taps (two-handled) works<\/a>.<\/em>                    <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tap washer types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of tap washers, depending on the material they are made from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Rubber<\/strong> &#8211; It provides a good seal, as the material is soft and works well on harder or irregular surfaces. The downside is that they start to crack over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Nylon<\/strong> &#8211; Another good option, cheaper than the rubber one. They are more wear-resistant, suitable for a wide range of temperature use and softer metals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Ceramics<\/strong> &#8211; These are used in \u201cquarter-turn\u201d mixer taps and work differently from the traditional ones. They provide longevity and smoother tap movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Fibres<\/strong> &#8211; The plus here is that the material expands a little when wet. Fibre tap washers provide good sealing because they are easier to compress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>All tap washers wear out over time due to the pressure exerted by the valve and deposits from the water. Rubber and nylon ones are the cheapest and most commonly used. Unfortunately, they wear out or harden much faster than ceramic and fibre washers, and often cause leaking taps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it difficult to open or close your tap, the washer most likely got worn out and has to be replaced. Soon, it\u2019ll start leaking more and more, making your bill higher. What\u2019s more, debris and limescale from that constant leak can stain your sink or bathtub and even flood your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, don\u2019t postpone this task for long. Roll up your sleeves and follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-leaking-sink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Leaking Sink: Causes and Solutions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-to-Fix-a-Leaking-Sink-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Fix a Leaking Sink - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Fix a Leaking Sink &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Home Improvement<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-leaking-sink\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Leaking Sink: Causes and Solutions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLeaking Sink: Causes and Solutions\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_to_change_tap_washer\">How to change a tap washer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to change a tap washer is not a waste of time. It can save you and your family many unpleasant moments trying to turn off that dripping tap. And while these traditional mechanisms are not perfect, the process of replacing a tap washer is quite simple if you have all the tools and materials needed. You probably also have most of the instruments in your toolbox. All the missing stuff you\u2019ll find in your local supplies store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the replacement tap washer, it\u2019s best to stick to the same type as the original one. Most household compression taps in Australia have 13mm washers, made of rubber or nylon. We recommend you separate the original parts and take them with you to the supplies store. This way, you\u2019ll be sure you are buying the correct replacement parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--warning\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-warning\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMake sure you\u2019ve checked the regulations in your state, and that you can legally change your washers by yourself. Here are the laws and codes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.qld.gov.au\/industries\/building-property-development\/building-construction\/laws-codes-standards\/plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.vic.gov.au\/in-force\/statutory-rules\/plumbing-regulations-2018\/003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/legislation.nsw.gov.au\/view\/pdf\/asmade\/act-2011-59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NSW<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/organisation\/building-and-energy\/building-and-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WA<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/organisation\/building-and-energy\/building-and-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SA<\/a>. Also, confirm that this doesn\u2019t contradict the requirements of your property\u2019s insurance.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, here are the tools and materials you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A flat-headed and a Philips (cross-headed) screwdriver;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>An adjustable wrench;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Tweezers or needle-nose pliers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A cloth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A tap washer replacement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>O-rings and body washer replacements (optional);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Thread-sealing tape also called Teflon tape (optional);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Lubricant (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>And now that we have all the supplies, we are ready to start with the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWhen changing a tap washer, it\u2019s good to change the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nes-ips.com\/where-and-why-are-o-rings-used\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O-rings<\/a> and body washer, too. Depending on the tap model, the O-rings can be 1 or 2 pieces. The most common size is No 8.5 for them and 13mm for the body washers. There are standard repair kits in stores containing all the parts you need.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"steps \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"steps-method\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">1. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTurn off the water supply\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>When you change a tap washer, you have to turn the water off because you\u2019ll have to disassemble the whole tap, opening the waterline. Otherwise, releasing the water pressure can flood your room. <\/p><p>Shut off the valve located under the sink or the main water valve of the property. Turn it clockwise all the way. Then, turn on the tap you are repairing to drain the remaining water in the lines. It usually takes a few seconds, and the water should stop. Otherwise, you\u2019ve turned off the wrong valve, or it\u2019s not working properly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">2. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlug the drain\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Plug the sink drain to prevent any part or screw from falling inside. You can also use a cloth or any towel that you have on hand.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">3. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRemove the cover of the tap\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Use a flat screwdriver to pop off the cap of the tap\u2019s handle. Some handles have a marked place for a screwdriver. You will see the retaining screw. Unscrew it and remove the handle.<\/p><p>If your tap is covered with a metallic or plastic decorative cover, also called a tap skirt or flange, remove it using the pliers or the wrench. You can wrap the body with a cloth to protect it from scratches.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">4. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRemove the tap bonnet\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you have access to the tap bonnet, unscrew it using the wrench. Turn it counterclockwise to release it completely. Use the cloth again if you need to protect the body from scratches.<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tIf you can\u2019t unscrew the bonnet, try spraying it with WD-40 to clean the residue. Wait about 5 minutes for it to work.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">5. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReplace the tap washer\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Once the valve stem is taken off, you\u2019ll see the tap washer at the bottom. Use the pliers or screwdriver to remove the small nut or screw holding it to the stem. Pull the washer out with the tweezers. Then, place the new one and tighten the nut or the screw. <\/p><p><i>Optional:<\/i> You can also change the O-rings and the body washer. You can apply some lubricant to the thread to make turning the tap on and off smoother.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">6. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClean the tap\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Clean all the parts of the tap, including the seat. Make sure there are no washer pieces or dirt left inside. Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe it off. <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-stains-from-toilet-bowl\/\">Clean the limescale and debris<\/a> off all the threads, too.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">7. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReassemble the tap and the handle\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Apply Teflon tape on the threads. Wrap it around clockwise and squeeze it over the threads. Then, insert the tap stem into the seat and tighten it with the wrench. After that, place the handle and tighten its screw. Finally, press the cap over and remove the plug from the drain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">8. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTurn on the water supply and test\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Make sure you\u2019ve turned off the repaired tap. Then turn the water supply valve counterclockwise all the way. Now, observe the tap for leaks from the tap\u2019s body and from the spout. If you notice any leakage from the body, try tightening it a little. If that doesn\u2019t work, reconnect it completely, removing the old tape and applying a new one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/steps -->\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Want to be sure your tap will work flawlessly?<\/strong><br \/>You can count on Fantastic plumbers to repair any leaks. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/plumbing\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Want to be sure your tap will work flawlessly?<\/strong><br \/>You can count on Fantastic plumbers to repair any leaks. \">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_to_change_shower_tap_washer\">How to change a shower tap washer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of changing a shower tap washer is similar to changing a sink one. The only difference is that it\u2019s mounted in the wall instead of on the sink. This means that sometimes the tap is inside the tiles and it can be hard to reach with the wrench. In this case, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk\/spanners\/what-is-a-box-spanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tube spanner<\/a> to unscrew the tap bonnet. Get one from the supplies store or order it online and follow the steps above to replace the shower tap washer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-change-shower-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Change a Shower Head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-change-a-shower-head-featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Change a Shower Head - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Change a Shower Head &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Plumbing<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-change-shower-head\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Change a Shower Head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Change a Shower Head\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_can_you_do_to_extend_tap_washers_life\">What can you do to extend the life of the tap washer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, tap washers last for one or two years, depending on the material and usage. Here are some tips which can help extend its lifespan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t over tighten the tap when turning it off<\/strong> &#8211; Overtightening puts extra pressure on the washers, and it\u2019s not necessary for stopping the water flow. It can also damage the mechanism and the tap seat. Only turn the tap handle until the water stops completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Get quality replacements with warranty<\/strong> &#8211; Quality materials are more resistant to wear and tear and can last longer. Always buy products with a warranty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Check the tap seat<\/strong> &#8211; A damaged or uneven tap seat may wear out the washer faster and cause the tap to leak. It can be caused by corrosion, build-ups accumulated over time, or frequent overtightening. When changing the tap washer, check the seat and clean it thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/5-simple-ways-to-unblock-a-toilet-without-a-plunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Simple Ways to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unclog-toilet-without-plunger-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"5 Simple Ways to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Home Improvement<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/5-simple-ways-to-unblock-a-toilet-without-a-plunger\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"5 Simple Ways to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Simple Ways to Unblock a Toilet Without a Plunger\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_if_it_keeps_leaking\">What if your tap keeps leaking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, changing the tap washer is not enough to repair a leaking tap. If you\u2019ve followed the above steps and the problem still persists, then the tap seat is probably damaged or worn. Most seats are replaceable or can be refaced with a special kit. All the parts and tool kits can be found in the supplies store or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, before you start repairing the tap seat, consider consulting a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/plumbing\/\">professional plumber<\/a>. Sometimes it\u2019s better to replace your traditional compression taps with modern ones with ceramic cartridges instead of repairing the seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/plumbing-rates-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Plumbing Rates in Australia in 2026\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plumbing-Rates-in-Australia-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Plumbing Rates in Australia - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Plumbing Rates in Australia &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-3\">Home Improvement<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/plumbing-rates-in-australia\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Plumbing Rates in Australia in 2026\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlumbing Rates in Australia in 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"takeaways\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"block-title\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t postpone fixing a leaking tap as it can be really annoying and will increase your water bills. And don\u2019t forget about the wasted water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gathering the right tools and replacement parts will make changing a tap washer an easy task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the regulations in your state and the clauses in your insurance to find out if you are permitted to change a tap washer by yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overtightening the taps shortens the washer&#8217;s lifespan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do you want your taps to be fixed by a professional?<\/strong><br \/>Contact your plumbing expert today! <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\" title=\"<strong>Do you want your taps to be fixed by a professional?<\/strong><br \/>Contact your plumbing expert today! \">Learn More<\/a> <!-- \/.btn -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.btn-holder -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>We are a commercial home maintenance service provider. 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