How to fix no water from a tap. Fix it now!

[@shanergreen75]

After watching this my bathroom taps were fixed in literally 5 minutes. I have no prior knowledge of plumbing. This is an essential skill that should be taught at school! £s saved - Thankyou.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@gaylenen6056]

No need to teach at school when it's here on KZbin. Instead teachers teach kids how to use the internet safely and how to research a topic. See? Much better solution.

[@jamesr6569]

Alan: you have done more public service here in a few minutes than many politicians/bureaucrats achieve in a lifetime. And I mean that. Thank you; you have prevented a poor man being even poorer.

[@dereton33]

James R No problem James. Al.

[@wombugz]

Top man. Mum's bathroom sink tap back up and running! She now believes I have plumbing skills. What have I got myself into ??? ;-) Cheers

[@dereton33]

That`s what I said 50 years ago.

[@calvinlee1043]

@@dereton33

[@gaylenen6056]

I've referred to this video twice now and had success both times. Invaluable! Many thanks for $ saved. (from Grateful Grandma)

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@rollindanny57]

put the tap body in a carrier bag and remove the circlip. This will help stop it firing across the room and being lost.Be very careful not to stab your fingers with the screwdriver when removing it.

[@anniekingsbury2538]

That's exactly what I though when I saw it!

[@sandralindo5046]

Thank you so much. My hot tap on bath was getting stuck. Water coming out was very limited. Turn it on fully and no water comes out. Watch this video last night and attempted to fix it this afternoon. All good now. I’m getting the full turn in the tap now and got a good full flow of water coming through. Council told me my repair was not an emergency and booked me an appointment for over a week later. So grateful for this video, otherwise I could not have a bath or shower for another 8 days.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@graememinto2673]

after weeks of head scratching, my bath tap now works after watching this, now i can have my annual bath, which is great because its nearly christmas

[@dereton33]

graeme minto Yeh, once a year is quite enough. Ha ha.

[@neilharbi]

Excellent! You have saved me the trouble of having to wait in all day for a plumber and having to pay his fee. I fixed the tap easily after watching the video. Thank you!

[@dereton33]

No problem .Al.

[@lauramontgomery-hurrell8317]

Thank you very much for the video! It enabled two clueless 30-somethings to avoid a plumber call out for a simple task :)

[@mary-janecalderon354]

This video just saved me a quoted cost of £170. So thankful I found this video. Every step was explained with no jargon, with clear instructions that someone like me, with no plumbing experience was able to follow. Thank you so much.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@BasicInfo7715]

Brilliant mate. Great video. Helped me a lot. Cheers

[@Manny0161]

11+ years later and this video is still helping people out. Thank You.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@alixleddy3492]

12 years later and you've just helped me fix my kitchen tap that's been useless for the last week. Thank you so much!

[@dereton33]

You're very welcome!

[@cloudrunner3728]

Omg, January 2024, this still works 100%, just fixed my hot water side of the tap, like the one in the video. Dear Sir, you have helped me save a lot of money, didn't need to call a plumber, became one myself for 7 mins, thank you very much.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome! Plumbing never goes much out of date.

[@mylescolby8475]

Absolutely brilliant, had a trap just like this for almost a year and just fixed it in 10 minutes! Thank you for posting, very happy man now!

[@Fuzzbuzz01PwnsYOU]

This one video has saved me a fortune on replacing expensive taps both in the bathroom and the kitchen. Thank you so much.

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@shirleydudfield2252]

Thank you so much. I am a 54 year old woman and your clip gave me confidence to fix my bath tap. I am very grateful.

[@dereton33]

No problem Shirley , well done for fixing it yourself. Kind regards, al.

[@dracsgames]

You are a SUPERMAN. I am 68yo and our BATH tap was just as you described. With your video and simple to follow instructions, I managed to sort out the problem in less than ten minutes. Thank you very much.

[@dereton33]

Derek Rainey No problem glad you fixed it ok, Derek

[@nickblooruk]

Was just about to call my plumber friend out to fix this issue, but thought "I will just check youtube.". So glad that I did. Though I would have to at least pop to B&Q to buy some parts. Didn't expect it to be this easy to fix. Thanks Alan. Couldn't have done it without you.

[@dereton33]

+Nick Bloor No problem. Al.

[@jaycarrUK]

I did this just today,just shows even your old videos are still really useful.Saved me a fortune on a plumber 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem Jay.

[@ajfc235]

I am no plumber, and thought my cold water tap problem would mean either a new tap and certainly the services of an expert. Thanks to your video I managed to do it myself in no time at all. Tap is working perfectly now. Thanks again.

[@dereton33]

+ajfc No problem, Al.

[@TamilLibrary]

I'm from India, the Same problem here in my house, But you saved me. Fixed in 30 mins without any initial knowledge on it. thanks for your work.

[@dereton33]

You are welcome

[@SidricTheViking]

Thank you. 55-year old guy here. Never tried to fix anything plumbing-related in my life. This worked so well and so easily.

[@katypurvis2695]

Thank you so much, our kitchen tap has been horrible for about nine months, we quite often boil the kettle instead of using it. Despite googling the problem for months, I fixed it today after finding your video. I am so happy, it has been bothering me for such a long time, and it is a massive relief to have sorted it, you're a star!

[@mikefranky]

Ive been putting this job off for weeks on my hot water tap on the bath but then i came across your video and thought give it a try!!.. And it worked!! Plus a 1st for me not to break anything so a big thankyou to you sir!! You saved me ££££ on not calling out a plumber!!..

[@pyroqo]

Tap not running very quick, googled how to fix tap, your video was top of the list, attempted my first plumbing job SUCCESSFULLY. 😀 Wife's well impressed. A big thanks from me too.

[@chads5191]

Been waiting weeks for my landlord to fix the hot tap in the kitchen,so went on KZbin and found you my friend thanks very much for such an easy fix 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem Dean.

[@gusmac78]

Your videos are amongst the best and most helpful I've seen on KZbin, friendly, no nonsense and advice that's easy to follow, even for a novice like me. Thanks for your help, all the best.

[@dereton33]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@dburridgemusic]

This is the best video on KZbin hands down. Thank you so much!

[@dereton33]

Wow, thank you! All the best Dan.

[@stephenbaker7079]

This was exactly what I needed to restore my seized-up hot water tap. The video explained slowly and clearly the steps needed to remedy the problem. I am very grateful for this freely-given help.

[@dereton33]

No problem Stephen.

[@bottomp]

Many thanks. I'm useless at DIY but with the help of your video I have just repaired our basin tap that was not allowing any water through.Thanks again. Pete

[@dereton33]

No problem pete.

[@njd010489]

Adding to list of praises, managed to sort my kitchen tap out in just 5 mins with this clear and concise video. Thank you very much sir.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@sircheeksofcharles8152]

Thank you so much. Fixed the Bath hot tap. Would never have known how to do it. You've saved us quids & quids. You are a star, Sir. Thank you.

[@gregmckeown9305]

Worked a treat, thank you very much. Landlord would come out to fix the bath for 4 days and told us to wash in the sink so your video was a godsend

[@dereton33]

Greg McKeown No problem Greg. Al.

[@jimfinnegan4407]

Top man Alan, for years been putting cold water from basin tap in to a beaker and into the bath!! Now no need to you, now have cold water bath tap.Thanks a million.

[@dereton33]

No problem Jim.

[@shmark1]

AL,brilliant tip i live in private accommodation and didn't want to pester the landlord,it took literally 20mins from getting my tools out to putting them back,thanx mate!

[@dereton33]

Mark Pickering No problem Mark. Al.

[@SNOK1986]

12 years later, thanks for the video, worked for me thank you!

[@MILKYWAIMAN]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We’ve been without hot water in the upstairs sink for about 10 days now…tried your airlock problem, didn’t work. Today I’ve managed to unscrew the tap after buying some water pump pliers, and have got as far as the nut inside, but moving the top bit about is giving me hot water! Now I need to just get to the housing and get the body through and all that! I finally feel like an adult, fixing my own taps! 🙏🤗🤗 your videos are FAB!

[@dereton33]

Thanks very much and good luck with it.

[@Rubylamorte]

Absolutely fantastic demo! Just what I needed to fix my kitchen cold tap myself and I didn't flood the place. Winner! Thanks so much you've saved me a chunk of change!!!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@mancalledsharon]

Worked a treat, took only a few minutes to fix, much less time than it took me to get around to doing the job. Thank you, great video.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@dancowton5872]

So grateful. We’re getting the bathroom redone in just a few weeks and calling a plumber out would have been so frustrating. It fixes exactly how you show and so easy!!!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Trealawking]

Just fixed my tap using this. Was going to get a plumber when I came across your video. All working fine now. Very concise and clear directions, Many thanks. :)

[@nkb1415]

Your video is amazing ! I'm not a plumber and I have fixed my hot water bathroom mixer tap in minutes . I'm so very happy ! Thank you !

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@mattcartwright8272]

Brilliant Video Alan - Thanks! I had this exact problem without knowing what was causing it. Initially, I thought it was a washer problem. So I found a YT Vid on how to replace a washer. Still no water. Then I found another vid about how to strip a tap cartridge - so I did that but boy was it hard trying to reassemble. Then I found you and straightaway I had the solution! I had to wind the tap head all the way down and then that old plumbers trick of a bit of detergent to ease the O ring when reassembling the cartridge. Whoosh! it went straight in! I put it all back together and loadsawater and the tap works like a dream. I was so pleased with myself I refurbed the other tap. Thank God we have time served Old Boys like yourself who know all the tricks and are prepared to show us novices how to do it. Thanks again!

[@dereton33]

Matthew Cartwright No problem Matthew, not so sure about the 'old boys' though!!!!!

[@andyaucott8173]

Just done this after having no water for weeks, worked brilliantly thanks to your simple explanation and demonstration. Thank you very much!

[@dereton33]

No problem Andy.

[@cerfilic4665]

Thank you so much! I think of myself as being really rubbish at doing stuff like this, but got the hot tap that's not been working properly for months now sorted in five minutes. Really appreciate you posting this. - it's very generous of you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@stevepalmer1847]

Wow! Both cold and hot taps in bathroom sink not flowing, no idea what to do; found your tutorial and fixed within 30 minutes!! Major brownie points and £50 saved!!!!! Thank you so much!!

[@dereton33]

No problem Steve.

[@adriansavidge6409]

I found this after suffering no hot water in my en-suite sink. Being a lazy so and so (my wife will tell you - quite rightly) and knowing I can use an alternative sink, I, of course, left it for months. This was just the ticket. I'm not bad with my hands/DIY, but never did any plumbing before. Thanks very much for making it so simple to follow. The only extra tip I would give, is to use a socket set, to get the body/value out of the tap unit itself (you had already loosened it somehow without telling us, you naughty boy). Works a treat now, and no new washer required (as per British Gas engineer has incorrectly advised.) Top marks.

[@dereton33]

+Adrian Savidge . Thanks Adrian pleased you completed the job Ok.

[@Angie611]

Great video. I've been moaning about the cold tap on our bathroom sink for ages and my husband just fixed it minutes after watching your video. It was well presented and very VERY useful. Thanks for uploading!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Angelina.Al.

[@carriew7403]

Awesome demo! Managed to fix my kitchen tap by myself, no previous knowledge of taps or plumbing or anything, but followed this easy as pie.Looking forward to telling hubby we do NIT need to call someone out for a tap ... girlpower 💪🏻👊🏻

[@dereton33]

Good for you Carrie.

[@francisbrown4218]

Echoing other comments - brilliant video, hot tap now works perfectly - hardly surprising I suppose, but I'm hopeless at this sort of thing which goes to show just how clear your instructions are. Thank you, top bloke!

[@dereton33]

Francis Brown No problem Francis, pleased you fixed it Ok . Al.

[@piak29]

Than you very much for this video. I have no idea about plumbing and have not done anything like this before but after watching this video I thought I could give it a try. What a result! You have helped me saved more than a £100 from not having to call out a plumber. God bless you sir.

[@dereton33]

No problem piak29.

[@fransicotomcia8832]

Hiya ... Well what can I say your a genius, you solved our problem we followed your instructions to the letter and now our bath taps are working like NEW ... BIG THANK YOU FROM US.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Markantonycarey]

Brilliant. Was expecting to have to replace the two sets of bathroom taps. Sorted in a few minutes. Thank you Alan.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@declantowell740]

Thank you sir! Helped me solve an issue with our kitchen sink without bothering the landlord, you're a gent

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@paullancaster7066]

BRILLIANT! I've done a far amount of plumbing jobs and usually end up with a flood ( See Noah's Ark ) but...this video had a warning at the start, ''TURN OFF THE WATER'' ! The job itself was easy enough despite the problem being on-going for months. All sorted now....thank you very much. 🙂

[@dereton33]

Great to hear!

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

I'm SO grateful to you for posting this video. It has totally solved my slow-running hot tap problem. Thank you. Sir.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Chris-V2011]

OMG! I'm so proud of myself. I always avoid asking my landlord for help and I've been without cold water in my kitchen for months! All fixed now, thank you so much!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@justinsanders389]

This video was an absolute blessing to find. Problem fixed within a matter of minutes. THANKYOU!!!

[@dereton33]

No problem Frank.

[@nilofarshirazi2105]

Thank you so much you really saved me and my family as it was corona time and no one was around to come and fix our bathroom tab I followed step by step your guidance and finally I did it!! Thank you again for your time

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@csilk3621]

Thanks so much for producing this video and for being so clear and descriptive. I fixed 3 taps with your help! I was really proud of myself.

[@dereton33]

Well done Christina.

[@MennellMusic]

Thank you - this is the fix to a regular problem I have with my hot water tap. It happens every 18 months or so and I always come back to this video for the clear instructions. Think I’ll buy some ptfe tape this time!

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks.

[@Smifffyp]

Great video. I've never done any plumbing before but following this I now have a working tap. Thank you very much!

[@dereton33]

+Peter Smith No problem.

[@johnamurphy897]

Appreciate this video so much, taps work like a charm again. Thank you so much!

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@NicoDrBeat]

Brilliant video!!! Thank you so much for explaining all this in detail so clearly!! Including pointing out where the nut will stiff to get off etc (after the tap handle part eventually comes away) - without that knowledge I would have given up half way through thinking I was doing it wrong, so thanks for the additional info you explained - that gave me the confidence to keep attempting to force it loose…) eventually it budged and the rest was all exactly as you explained!!! With zero plumbing knowledge other than your video, and about 15mins later, my cold tap works better than it has for over 20 years!!! Half a turn of the turn of the tap and whole sink fills up in seconds - it had gotten so bad recently water was barely dribbling out and took about 5 mins to fill the basin!!! Awesome video! I’m delighted with the end result, and without having to call out a plumber too! Yay!! Thanks again for making this video! Saved me fortune and infinite frustration!! :):):) 🙌

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@joanedwards6068]

A brilliant tutorial. Fixed cold water tap within a few minutes. Thank you Sir.

[@dereton33]

No problem Joan.

[@gordoncharles741]

Life saver. Was about to call a plumber when I found this gem. Thank you!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Fishbait075]

Morning. Thank you for this video. Saved me god knows how much on a plumber coming out to me. Hot bath tap has progressively gotten worse over the course of the year, to the point that it was taking upwards of an hour to run a bath. After freeing up the tap body, the lower part literally fell out, as you showed with about a quarter turn in your video, and was hard up against the internals of the main housing. Willing the circlip off was the most taxing part (mainly not loosing it as you say). Entire job completed with a 12" adjustable wrench, 6" adjustable, 1 tiny flathead screw driver, and a posi driver as you stated. Tap has now gone from a trickle with a rather forceful half turn of the tap. To an torrential downpour after a half turn, with about 4 more full rotations possible. Again, THANK YOU !

[@dereton33]

Fishbait075 Glad you sorted it out and thanks for the donation. Kind regards, Al.

[@Froggie8339]

Thanks so much for this. The cold tap in my bath has not worked for ages, but I followed your clear and concise instructions and now it does. Cheers

[@dereton33]

Liam No problem Liam. Al.

[@abc1231151]

Thank you. I thought I would have to buy a new tap but after following your instructions it now works perfectly.

[@BasicInfo7715]

After watching this for the first time a long time ago I learnt how to fix this problem and when it comes to fixing the same problem again, even though I know how to do it I always go to my favourites and put this on to watch it just to make sure im doing correctly. Big thanks again mate.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@trevorastley1727]

This is how videos should be! NO Bull just informative and helpful. Thanks

[@dereton33]

I appreciate that!

[@rachyrachyroo]

Amazing! I fixed my tap following the video exactly. I had no hot water coming out at all and now there is loads. I honestly felt like a rock star having never attempted plumbing before.

[@dereton33]

Hi Rachel , there is nothing quite like the feeling you get from doing a job yourself . Kind regards, al.

[@connorsdad1841]

This helped me tonight, all fixed in 5 minutes, without watching this video I would have no idea, many thanks :)

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@alexjcroft]

Absolute lifesaver!! I was about to go out tomorrow and buy some new taps, but now no need. Brilliant - can't thank you enough!

[@ianetchells7358]

Great, clear video mate. Took me 10 minutes to do this repair yesterday and it's saved me a few quid. Thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem Ian.

[@labyrintista]

Thank you for taking the time to make the video Alan. Your instructions made it fun to fix the stuck tap. Cheers.

[@davidharper6940]

Thanks very much. Followed your directions exactly and had it sorted in 10 minutes. Anytime this happens again I'll know what to do. I am grateful to you for putting this up and helping me and other people.

[@dereton33]

Thanks very much , please let all your friends and family know about me . Facebook and Twitter . Thanks ,Al.

[@1hyper1music1]

I never thought I'd ever feel the need to comment on a plumbing related video, but this was indeed very helpful. Problem solved! Many thanks.

[@whitejm03]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to solve the problem in 15 minutes following your clear instructions and saved a plumbers bill. I'll make sure to come back for more plumbing advice. Thank you again!

[@dereton33]

No problem Jeremy.

[@affanmahmood]

took me 10 minutes to do the whole thing .. 5 went in unscrewing the tap .. can't thank you enough!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@tonyfisk4153]

Brilliant! Easy to follow and worked a treat. Didn't even lose the cir clip! Thanks for posting the video.

[@dereton33]

Hi Tony I seem to loose that dam cir clip every time . Ha ha. Kind regards, al.

[@dannic234]

Thanks mate. Every hot water tap in my house had this problem and I was able to fix them all thanks to you.

[@dereton33]

No problem. Al.

[@patrickculleton9939]

Thank you Sir, your demo was invaluable. Just 'cured' two of my taps - both cold in this case. I wouldn't have known to where to have begun without your video. Cheers 👍

[@dereton33]

Very welcome

[@fremlander]

Thanks for your good advice. I fitted a new bathroom in early 2013 and didn't think that a washer (on the bath cold tap - no water flow) could have gone faulty so quickly. Your advice on the anti-clockwise inner screw lengthening the piston was spot on - that was the problem, not the washer. Didn't see that anywhere else - thankfully I remembered noticing it here (it was your clip pinging off behind the radiator that made me remember). This is now bookmarked!

[@dereton33]

***** Thanks Robin.

[@bridgetr.4167]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I had no water coming from the bathtub spout and shower. I was so nervous that I would have to spend a ton of money on a plumber. THIS WORKED! Thanks so much!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@pdaquinas]

Sincere thanks. Excellent clear video that has gained me many bonus points with the missus who now has a working hot kitchen tap again. Cheers

[@dereton33]

Phil Donoghue No problem Phil. Al.

[@dirkbow911]

Thank you so much ,was going to call a plumber then i saw your site ,can't believe how easy it was ,again thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@zolalloyd46]

Loved this vid! Have been scouring KZbin for similar tap problems and most of the ones available just don't float my boat at all. But yours is very much "cut to the chaff and get on with it DIY", which is exactly what I wanted. And as a consequence I fixed my tap in 20 minutes thanks to you (and the missus holding the cam?) Oh and my clip went flying across the room too, lol Thanks again. Top geezer x

[@dereton33]

Zola Lloyd no problem Zola.

[@ladymoonlight38]

Thank you so much for your simple and straight forward tutorial. Tolereated no hot water coming through my bathroom sink tap for months but then the hot water bath tap did the same. Both taps now fixed and im feeling very smug and self satisfied. Thank you again. Very appreciated. x

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@simonrattenbury4556]

Took my tap apart without much clue what I was doing. Had a look on here, saw your video and fixed it no probs! The only problem now is the missus thinks I'm a DIY expert! Thank you though. Saved me a few quid!!

[@dereton33]

+Simon Rattenbury No problem.

[@northernanorak]

Excellent video - I was about to buy a replacement mixer tap, but I fixed it in under half an hour with your video - and didn't flood the kitchen in the process! Many thanks!

[@LengthyEmperor]

Thank you so much. With this video you have saved me £50 for calling out a plumber! I did cause some very minor damage with my molegrips, but could have been much worse :)

[@therealpmuk]

Sheer genius. Worked for me exactly as described, albeit with a completely different sort of tap - the guts are the same. One tip - take the circlip off BEFORE removing the body from the tap itself - much easier. Thanks, Al.

[@francisrodgers3333]

Alan.. I doff my cap in your honour Sir! Plumbers merchants told me I'd need a plumber to repair it, or I'd have to replace bath /shower mixer at a cost of £100 Fixed it in ten minutes after watching your video. Thank you thank you 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem pleased you fixed it OK.

[@gapa1982]

Thanks pal. Although in a rental home (so don't need to pay for plumbers) I thought I'd give this a go. Worked a gem! Thanks for sharing!

[@dereton33]

Gaz Packer No problem Gaz. Al.

[@maizieleung5724]

Thanks so much. This was so helpful. Just a housewife and not wanting to pay for expensive plumbing cost.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@DaMonkfish]

As other commenters have said, I was about to call a plumber but thought I'd Google the issue I was having. This video will help me fix it myself, so thank you. Also, regards to the issue usually occurring on the hot tap (which, incidentally, is the tap I'm having issues with) this will be caused by the thermal cycling the different parts of the tap will experience as the water is switched on an off. The body of the tap probably expands at a slightly different rate to the centre, causing the left-handed thread to loosen.

[@dereton33]

+DaMonkfish Yes I think you are right. Thanks for the info. Al.

[@waynel7017]

Thanks for the video. Just fixed my tap using your advice! Clear step by step instructions made it very easy to follow. Great stuff!

[@dereton33]

No problem Wayne.

[@apoorvasharda5103]

very clear instructions on how to fix this problem --fixed our kitchen tap in 20 minutes !..cool stuff