How to fix a leaking kitchen tap. Mixer tap leak repair. Replace O ring on dripping tap.

In this video I give a step by step guide of how to fix a tap that is leaking at the base of the neck or faucet. I show how to remove the neck from the base unit, how to remove and replace the rubber O ring and how to put it all back together again.
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[@Wayne70]

My kitchen tap has a leak thats got progressively worse over the last year i was almost gonna have it replaced until this video, i was blown away to find there was that little screw at the rear and never thought to look before so thanks a lot for this video!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@adrianinnavan3910]

Just the video I needed. Very clear and concise. Thanks. Reminds me of home. I grew up in Cardiff but now live in Navan, Ireland.

[@stevenblakeakahashburns]

Fantastic. Watched and just fixed our kitchen tap saving £60 from bnq. I didn't need a new washer, it just needed a wee clean Thankyou

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped!

[@JamesWilson-qn5ok]

What a great video. So clear with your instructions and video quality. Thanks for taking the time out to do it and keep up the good work!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, glad you found it useful 👍

[@wychwoods]

Solved my problem - hadn't realised there was a screw holding the neck in place. Thanks!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@maha1950]

Your video is so useful. I fixed the leak following your instructions. Thank you so much.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Nice one, glad to have helped.

[@alwyndavies3590]

Great video, perfect for the leak I had. Managed to fix it for the cost of some plumbers grease, as recommended, and new O rings, about six quid in total. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped.

[@hifimalang6472]

Thanks for inspiring me to fix the leak that happens to be the same mixer as shown in the video. I ll request a video on how to replace its disc valve as you said. Keep posting regular videoes regularly. thanks

[@susanbowman2054]

Thank you so very much, I was just dumbfounded on how to fix the leak, and it’s so easy, thank you again for empowering me, big hugs from OZ 🤗😊😎

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Good work 👍

[@philipmaynard1069]

Great advice....my tap did not have a fixing screw....however, I unscrewed the tap spout and discovered that there was no washer sealing the unit after screwing down. I have a good box-selection of rubber 'O' Rings and found the right diameter, popped it in place and screwed it down and the leak has gone. Many thanks to Pouse!!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@atticbrowser9698]

Brilliant. Just watched this and done the fix on our leaky tap. Completely successful. Really appreciated our help as you pointed out several little things I’d not have thought of. Cheers!

[@johnkelly7591]

Do you have to turn the water of to do it?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it helped, and well done!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You don't actually as long as you don't turn the tap. You will need the water off to change a cartridge though. Best of luck!

[@bellagomes9006]

Can you hel❤p

[@deliusmyth5063]

Thanks, Pouse. I've fixed my tap with your help.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Excellent!

[@scottstoppard3292]

Just fixed my tap thanks to this video! Thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@enchantress7940]

Thanks, saved me buying a whole new tape. Didn’t realize there was a connection round the back

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped!

[@enchantress7940]

POUSE around the HOUSE sorry meant tap lol

[@MrLisapez]

Great demo, I can now confidently have a go. Thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you and best of luck with it.

[@sheen4dean71]

Great video helped me out of a tight spot. Thank you 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@MC-on2ok]

Thank you very much, this is a great video, really well edited and easy to follow. Helped me mend our kitchen tap really quickly. Really appreciated.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it helped!

[@rapidtightgroup]

Easy when you know how…helped me greatly and saved some nagging which is a bonus..and yes I did catch the tap and got a drowning..top video,many thanks 🤓👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help 👍

[@andywright8495]

Thanks! You’ve saved us getting a plumber out.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped.

[@stephenesser5375]

Fantastic, just what I needed to know, thank you 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to hep.

[@richbrice3299]

Excellent and informative. Thanks.

[@davidmathews2219]

a BIG like from me.ive got that to do this weekend.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Best of luck with it!

[@peterlyndon3269]

Great video. Really helpful and clear.

[@nadeemafzal8984]

Superb guide - very easy to understand and super resolution - love the guide and suggestions - many many thanks (a definite thumbs up and subscribed)

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it helped.

[@AC_Milan1899]

Smashed it again Pouse. Always quality videos.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@matto2357]

Great video. Just saved me at least £50 on a new mixer tap!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Well done, thanks for watching 👍

[@matthew1524]

Enjoyed the video. It’s nice to see the inner workings of the tap. Before removing the tap I would try tightening the little screw at the back first as that might solve the issue and be an even quicker fix.

[@philippamcewan5420]

Thanks that worked for me so ‘thank you’ for pointing that out!

[@bellagomes9006]

You are so good at this job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@vandalsavage6152]

Excellent video thank you! Please buy youself a dental pick for removal of O rings and dont scare us with the steak knife! Well done, thank you.....

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It would have been a lovely thing to see my last moments caught on camera! Thanks for watching.

[@paullavronski3517]

Brilliant. Tidy lol. Really clear and useful. Thank you.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ddb82]

Cracking video, thanks Pouse! 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Eassa189]

This was awesome and straight to the point. After getting the o-ring fixed the tap in less than 5 mins.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Great stuff! I'll invoice you in the morning!

[@greatcaledonianpenicillin5378]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE haha you should start a masterclass for this!

[@philippamcewan5420]

Great video well explained thanks. Will give it a go!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it went well 👍

[@125sm3]

Great explanation and demonstration.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed.

[@tonywatson1911]

Excellent mate, just what I needed, thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@learnElvish]

Cheers, pal. Gonna give his a try. Kitchen may turn into Atlantis, but it is a risk I am willing to take versus a plumbers bill :D

[@mohammadabuamara2407]

Thanks for the video

[@Fader209]

It's almost as if you knew I had this job to do >_

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Maybe I did! Thanks for watching.

[@bellagomes9006]

Good job 👏🏾

[@DjGiluk]

This helped a lot thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@trisread]

This video was very helpful

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to have helped.

[@paulpervez3599]

Very nice way explained. I did easily.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Well done!

[@adelaideeharris]

Thank you! I just fixed our tap for £1.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Nice one 👍

[@tonyf8517]

Just what I wanted to know! 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad I could help!

[@robhammond5212]

Nice video. Very helpful. Cheers

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem, thanks for watching 👍

[@johnboyginger]

Spot on. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You're very welcome

[@alexking2560]

Thanks, big help.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@simonmartin1201]

Excellent thx, going to fix mine now. Liked and subbed 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hope it did the job, thanks for watching 👍

[@michaelallen1648]

Very helpfull video👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@casridley3953]

Great video, the only one I could find for this exact tap. Any idea how to access the cartridges on this model, there seem to be no screws or covers to remove the taps? Many thanks again.

[@philcudworth8491]

Cheers for that 👍crackin.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem!

[@cliffcarlo180]

That's a coincidence. Just done my tap. I found the same pack of O rings from The Range for £00.85. I do like a bargain me. 👍👍👍👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Nice 👍

[@Optimus341]

I have a big steel cilender box the brass extension is connected so i can remove/exchange tap whenever i want but the problem is water is leaking from the extension i make sure the tap is strictly fix and tight but the water is still leaking should i use tape to fix it?

[@robertgemmell1485]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@IsamAl-Basri]

Very good video, I have the same tap and I need to replace the disc valves .Could you kindly help as there are no screws. Kind regards

[@SH-sf7qe]

Great video! Could I ask a question..our kitchen tap looks a lot like yours, but it seems to be leaking from the very base (ie where the chrome sits on the countertop) and not just from the base of the spout. Do you think this can be fixed by replacing the o-rings and/or the tap cartridges, or should I be looking for something else? Many thanks in advance!

[@stevepennington1613]

Nice One Cheers

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@jesusislordamen4203]

Hey pouse around the house, I like yer vids brush, very good for the average DIY man, but I do have one recommendation to make yer voice clear so we can hear, u need one of those mics u clip to your collar or t shirt, keep up the good work n vids bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

To be honest I just need a better camera with a decent microphone. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@geoffm9944]

Hi Pouse. I’ve removed the grub screw but haven’t been able to remove the neck from the base (middle section) Despite trying to swivel it and pull, it won’t shift. Any advice please. Thanks

[@johnclark7049]

Just fixed mine.Just the plastic bit he pulls off first that needed repostioned and pushed up !

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

You should put a bit of plumbing grease around the o-ring to slow down the wearing and tearing. Greets from an Italian plumber in London.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching 👍

[@johnmason6463]

if you tighten the grub screw through the hole in the nylon washer, does this prevent the tap spout from swiveling?

[@vincent_hall]

A little bit of brute force? Epic brute force as it slowly comes up.

[@JamesGreen321]

Hi great vid, but I think the leak on mine is coming from a tap itself, did you make another vid to cover this?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I haven't yet. You may need to change a cartridge if it's a mixer tap. Hope that helps.

[@CJHestablished1991]

Two minutes in and I have that problem you’re explaining is for a next vide, any suggestions or links to a video explaining how to solve my problem would be much appreciated. Both taps turned off like that and water is still running through slowly.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

One or both of the cartridges is worn. I don't have a video on this yet sorry. Best of luck with it.

[@charlenelillico]

I just used this and worked great! Well I didn’t line up the hole first and it leaked but second time was good 😂 Is it normal for the water now to take a few seconds to stop running rather than stopping straight away? Wondering if I’ve not done it properly 🙈😂

[@Dan73927]

I have the same issue did u solve it?

[@angellight4171]

Great video! I have the same tap and the plastic washer with a hole in the back,which the grub screw fits into, needs replacing. I have no idea what the correct name is for the fitting so have had little luck in finding a replacement. I would be really grateful if you had any ideas please. Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not sure sorry, I'll let you know if I find out.

[@ryanholmes9436]

I have the same problem with my mixer tap and don't have a clue what name to search for. Did you have any luck in finding out?

[@louisechalkley8680]

Great video as this is the problem I have, but I can’t see the screw on the back of the tap so I’m not sure how to get the top of the tap off???

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

On some taps if you centre the swan neck, then pull up they will come out. That said, I don't want to be responsible for you pulling your sink out of the work top! I wonder if you can research the brand on line? Best of luck with it and thanks for watching.

[@chrisfell5916]

Ive got the exact same tap but the valve in the hot tap needs replacement. How do you get the hot lever off, there is no hidden grub screw or anything?

[@pigeonworldforum3869]

Have the same problem, a leak on the swivel/base ..... just fitted a brand new mixer and its leaking when I turn taps on, no grub screw / alan key , any thoughts would be appreciated ... 👍

[@coloresclares]

Thank you for this video. I have a question - Mine doesn't have a screw to the neck. How to open it? Thank you

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Some taps allow you to line it up facing towards you, then pull up but if in doubt check with the manufacturer, I don't want you to break to tap! Best of luck with it.

[@mikehart6426]

I have a similar tap that’s dripping from the tap handle on the hot size. Every video I’ve seen shows a grub screw to remove to take the handle off. On mine I can’t see any hole and no grub screw to under and I’ve looked to death. Can you please help tell me how to remove it.

[@tombaird3134]

My tap doesn’t have a screw hole on the back and is proving difficult to loosen. Any tips or tools I can use. Could do with forking out £150 plus for a new tap.

[@Zaine22]

Whats the best way to tell what tap is leaking from a monoblock tap

[@whynotindeedwhoisitthen8247]

How do you remove the taps to replace the cartrige on these exact taps???

[@jonathanbirley6022]

I have the same problem with the identical tap. Could you tell me what size plumbsure o rings you bought so I can get mine fixed?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I'm not sure now and can't find the spares! If I find them I'll let you know. Mine was a touch thicker than the original but worked fine and loosened up after a week or two. Thanks for watching.

[@takaars8510]

Thank you, now I don't have to pay a plumber to do this job. 5 Years ago a handy man bought a new tap and it cost us £180 with labour, what a shock! The house was only 5 years old and I am sure it was only a wasser or a O-ring that needed a replacement.

[@johnclark7049]

Too much money !

[@user-zz6lw5lr8s]

how you did with that new ?

[@Meowmewgamer]

Hello, I have the same problem as you, what model of tap is this called? I need to remove the taps themselves but there are no screws for the tap handles themselves.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You may need to use brut force! I haven't removed the handles yet, when I do I'll be sure to do another video!

[@graemethompson9849]

How do u get it off if the re isnt a screw on the neck

[@ifallelsefails2]

I suspect that you have fixed your tap by now, but for future readers, this video shows you how you get the spout off when you have no screw at the back of the tap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPPaqBjntShgK8

[@45Camster]

What about if it’s dripping from the tap outlet? I’ve got a drip every 5-10 seconds so needing to get that fixed! Thanks.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Probably a cartridge needs replacing as I mentioned in the video. There's one in each handle. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@45Camster]

POUSE around the HOUSE Makes sense, so when is your cartridge replacement video coming out? 🙈

[@hbolina]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Do you have vedio for that becuse i cannot take the handle there is no screw in that. Thanks

[@lizsimpson6026]

Great video , helped me fix my tap x

[@vincentk531]

I need to fit an outside tap in my daughters house can I connect to the cold feed to the boiler? will there be a pressure drop to the boiler. vinny

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

The boiler will have a feed of cold water which can be heated and then reurned for the hot water tap. It is also used to fill the heating loop for central heating, but this is a closed system, only filled when valves are opened. It is separate from your cold water. So all you need to do for outside tap is find the cold water pipe for inside cold water tap, and tee off it for your outside tap. Hope that makes sense. Best of luck!

[@vincentk531]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Ok thanks for that.

[@user-ih5cs4rb8x]

My tap has hole behind but no screw to remove. The leak is coming from this hole when tap is turned to the side. Any advice please ?

[@natashaallwright]

Tried this but mine dose have a screw on the base 😔 and it's still leaking it's a hotpoint if that helps

[@silcendia8320]

At 2.04 you says that if it leaks from the side is another problem another video. I cannot find this other video ...would you please help ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I never did it sorry. sounds like you need to replace a cartridge in the tap. Hope that helps.

[@andyscott9587]

Can someone please tell me how to get the handles off no grub screw!!

[@bp8092]

Well I don't believe it. My bathroom tap just started leaking the same way. Can you pop down and sort it for me? Thanks Pouse!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Get back to work!

[@JayThandi]

What do you do if your sink doesn't have a visible screw?

[@TheChelseaTorres]

Do you have a video for how to fix a leak coming out from the handle on this same model of sink? Can’t find a way to take the handles off!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I don't sorry but it's most likely the cartridge in the handle. It's whether or not the handles come off and if they do, is a cartridge cheaper than a whole new tap?! Best of luck with it.

[@watiu9lei]

Exactly my tap issue problem is mine doesn’t have a screw behind it

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You could try putting tap central, then pull up with some pressure but this may not work for all models. Maybe try manufacturer for info? But please be careful, I won't be held responsible for you pulling the sink out!

[@parmydeol6966]

Hey man what if you cant find a screw at the back? I want to remove the neck of the tap but cant see how to do it. Can u help pls 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You could try holding the tap straight forward towards you, then pull up. But careful not top break the tap. If in doubt check with the manufacturer. Best of luck.

[@WesleyRiot]

came here because I got a leak coming from that exact part of my tap... however it seems to be a tiny trickle coming out constantly. Does that mean the problem is with one (or both) of the taps rather than the O ring in the neck?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Probably yes. Sounds like a cartridge may need replacing although without looking I couldn't say for sure. Best of luck with it.

[@WesleyRiot]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE sucks to be me 😅 thanks for the vid anyway, useful stuff

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@@WesleyRiot no problem!

[@brrymcgolly]

Hi. My drip from my kitchen tap. Is dripping from the spout where the water comes out.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Sounds like a work cartridge. I don't have a video for this unfortunately. Best of luck with it.

[@charlieshooter]

Guess what job I'd planned on doing tomorrow night? Fixing my leaky kitchen tap....it's a different issue though....I think!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Oh yeah, using my channel for some click bait Charlie boy?!

[@charlieshooter]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSEHaha! No, I'm not recording it, I genuinely had a leaky kitchen tap to fix this week!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

@@charlieshooter get it ont web! Share the knowledge.

[@hass7860]

When is the next loft conversion upload please?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

In a week or two hopefully. When I sit down and edit it! Plenty more of the loft to come. Thanks for watching.

[@johnlilley8853]

How do you remove the tap neck if it does not have either a screw or an Allen key hole at the back ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You can try applying force upwards with the tap located facing centre, but I would advise turning the water off before attempting this as if it does go wrong, you may get wet! If you know the manufacturer it may be worth asking how the tap comes apart first. Best of luck with it.

[@johnlilley8853]

Ok thanks for replying. Its a Franke tap so a bit disappointing it's not easy to do. I'll contact them first before trying anything.

[@lordbored2706]

Hey Pouse, i've done this repair for a family member's kitchen mixer and after a week or so it starts leaking again. I changed the o-rings again, but we are having the same problem once more. What could be the problem and can you recommend a fix for me?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Maybe check that there is no grit or sharp bits inside the tap where the seal sits. Sounds like it's getting torn or damaged.

[@lordbored2706]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE wow, thanks for replying. I don't think there's any grit, I was sure to give it a thorough cleaning. My sister in law has since told me that they bought the cheapest product available, so I may just need to replace the whole thing

[@ghazaliwaqas6953]

How to open collar neck nut video please

[@curtisvlogs5650]

Hi mine don’t have the screw at the back. How would I get it off to check the O ring

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not entirely sure. If you know the make and model you could try asking the manufacturer? Sorry if that's no help. If you get a solution let me know what it was. Best of luck with it.

[@reecewilbraham77]

I've got the same problem. Its completely encased at the back not allowing me to remove the mixer tap to clean/replace anything 😑

[@bobbybits2752]

Hi Curtis. Did you find a solution to this problem? Mine doesn’t have a screw either. Thanks in advance.

[@mrthing6104]

How do you take the taps of to replace the cartridge.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not sure as I haven't had to do that but I'd guess by pulling with some gentle force. Don't blame me if you brake your tap though!! Thanks for watching.