How to Change a Tap Washer. How to Fix a Dripping Tap.

[@1961Kinnen]

Thank you! I am a housewife and do all the plumbing, painting and fixing up around my house so this was very helpful to me! I just changed the hose bibs on 2 outside faucets and one of the had no pressure so I think this is the reason!

[@CRomeS-kj3gj]

Thanks a million!!! In all, this was a 20 minute job. 4 minutes turn off the water, remove 2 faucet stems, a trip to and from the local Home Depot in Cedar Hill, TX, it cost me $3.34 to buy both a Pkg of 10 beveled and a Pkg of 10 flat washers, replaced both washers on both faucets, turn the water back on and Voila! No more running water. You're Awesome!!!! Old Girl in Big TX

[@theosingh29]

Thank you so much!!! , my Dad thought me how to change a tap washer when I was tiny , I haven’t had the need to change one all these years until now , so I asked him for a recap and he told me "well I taught you how to change one you ought to remember" 🤨 so glad I came across this video

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Glad it helped you out Theo 👍😁🇦🇺

[@cord11ful]

Sounds like it's time to replace your dad, hehe.

[@Grunfeld]

Cheers Shane! A daft little job which I had no idea how to do. I've now got two kitchen taps like new. My old man would've been proud. He knew how to do all this but his number came up before he could teach me. Thanks once again :-)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

To easy mate. Glad l could help you out. Cheers

[@felinefox4039]

Thankyou so much!! You just saved my butt big time! I accientally pulled the whole top of the tap off drunk at 2am trying to turn on my garden irrigation system. I had to turn off the water to 4 other people's units...and called a 24 hour plumber....they still haven't called me back to organise coming out but thanks to you while i was waiting i watched your video and now everyone;s water is back on...tap is back on..and garden is being happily watered by my irrigation system:))

[@diyforknuckleheads]

😂....Well done B.F! Disaster averted 👍👍 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁

[@katietran765]

Thanks Shane, for including how to remove a stuck spindle. The washer in my tap has not been changed over 10 years, so it's really tough. I had to watch a few videos to find the one which shows what to do if you have an old and hard to remove spindle, and yours covered it well. The simple 6 steps you provided is very simple and easy to follow.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Excellent! Well done Katie and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

[@tmc1454]

Thankyou so much Uncle Knackers - you taught me how to change my garden tap washer and gave me the courage to actually do it! ❤

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Glad it gave you the courage to get the job done 😁👍🇦🇺

[@virginniaherring8381]

Thanks for your help! It’s been years since I did any DIY as have been working & just retired. My husband can’t hang a picture straight for trying. Your video helped me stop a badly dripping tap which will hopefully save a lot on the dreaded water bill! Cheers.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Well done Virginnia and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

[@PaulODriscoll112]

Replaced the whole tap (hardware shop didn't have a washer), wouldn't have done it only for your step by step approach. Actually got my 13y son to do it with me. Two men educated today ! And the cook was happy too!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Well done Paul 👍😁🇦🇺

[@PedroScedro]

Cheers Knackers, you saved me a bastard of a round trip to the local diy store. Just took the tap apart and cleaned it all up, replaced washer, no leak. I’ll replace it later when I’m out near the diy store. 😃👍🏻

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Pete! Thanks for the feedback mate 👍

[@sherennecummiskey6243]

I am a 66 year old female on my own... Well, it sounded and looked FAR too easy, but I gave it a go!! It took about 60 seconds!! AND It worked!! Well nearly mostly. It is not dripping so fast, but still just a little bit, but so much better.... Thankyou.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Sherenne Cummiskey That's great Sherenne. If the tap is still leaking you may need to 're-seat' the surface that comes in contact with your tap washer. You can buy a reseating tool from your hardware store if you feel that you need to totally stop the drip. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers :-)

[@siobhancosgrove4145]

Many thanks for uploading this video. The tap outside just below our kitchen window is leaking and i've NEVER changed a washer before. Now its time for me to do it. and watching your video will help me. Thank You again Uncle Knackers. x

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Siobhan! It's a really easy fix. Hope it goes ok. Cheers 👍😁

[@JEss-jj2lj]

Absolute champion! Fixed the leaky tap at ours and am now THE man. Thanks boss

[@rosalynstokes4753]

Great video, Uncle Knackers! I've been waiting for hubby to fix the tap for ages, but with your help I did it all by myself. Thank you. :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome!!...well done Rosalyn 👍😁

[@mrskp257]

THANK YOU!!! Super clear instructions! And you've just saved me having to listen to my step dad complain about having to do it! Thanks!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries mate!....glad to help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@jonda2282]

Excellent vid, mate. No waffling, straight to the "what to do". Beaudy.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Jonda!...glad l could help. 👍😁🇦🇺

[@SuperTheTang]

Very helpful. Will change it myself later this week instead of writing to the agent. Thanks for the teaching!

[@Tritonprince]

Thanks mate, I was going to solder and replace the whole Spigot. Watching your video gave me the first choice.

[@johnsinnott9398]

Thanks Knackers! Your DIY video is so self explanatory for dummies like me.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome!....that was the plan John....glad to help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@soniaayre9932]

Excellent instructions! Needed neighbour's muscle to get connection undone though but he had a spare washer, so didn't even have to go to hardware store!

[@simoneprice6048]

Thanks heaps for this. Hubby would take a year to get around to fixing the tap. Now i can do it myself. If you want a job done, do it yourself.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Simone...l hope it went well. :-)

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Simone Price Get rid of him I'm a plumber

[@akorakhattak8876]

@@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069 haha

[@hedland]

Extra extra tip: I noticed you turned off the tap then gave it another slight turn to 'nut it up'. That's probably what stuffed the washer in the first place. Gently turn off the tap and as soon as the flow stops, you should stop!

[@darrenwalker3986]

nice tip. i'm one of these people that tends to 'nut it up' (to be sure) but I will remember your words now. Thank you :)

[@gipsydavy1490]

@@darrenwalker3986 You always get one Darren.

[@simontrangmar4537]

Thanks very much - to mu utter discredit, I have managed to go 57 years without knowing how to do this - better late than ever, Very handy vid. Simon / Adelaide

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Simon.....glad l could help mate 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sachiningale689]

hats off dud u r genius . i like the simplicity of presentation which others such videos lack. good luck

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Sachin. Appreciate the comment. Cheers mate

[@kristinaf2571]

Ah Shane, that was refreshingly brilliant! Now to go change that washer....

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Kristina....l hope it went well. Cheers :-)

[@sueluvu]

I like the way you know your stuff, but still tell it a a funny daggy way. Good job. Thanks

[@glywal6563]

Thanks a lot for your helpful and entertaining explanation of how to change a washer on an outside tap! Very useful!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks G.W! Glad l could help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@strangecathedrals]

[My response was to fixing the outdoor faucet leak. I'm now a subscriber, mate!]

[@shez2]

This was a great demo - made it really clear. Thank you. I hadn't thought to tap gently on the tap with a hammer to loosen the corrosion, so now I'll give it another go.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+shez2 Thanks Shez :-)

[@annecox4604]

@@diyforknuckleheads p⁰

[@margarethealy2980]

Ripper mate. Really straightforward and clear. So nice to hear the Aussie voice and not some Yank

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Margaret!.....Hope you got it sorted 👍🇦🇺😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Annette. Thanks for the comment, it's much appreciated. In regard to the wall mounted taps, normally it's just simply a matter of removing the old tap set by unscrewing it, and then install the new tap set by screwing it on. There's no need to remove any tiles or wall sheeting if that's what you're worried about. Hope that helps. Cheers

[@azkick82]

Thanks uncle, you just saved me $100 call out fee to fix my garden tap. Very good video, didn't know how easy it was to do it. I just need to find out how to replace my kitchen tap because it's a weird set up and none of the hardware stores have what I got.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Azkick. Glad l could help. Some taps can be a little tricky unfortunately. Try going online and looking up the tap model. You might be able to find out something there. Cheers.

[@Bxcowboy]

My Dear Aussie Uncle Knackers I sir, am a knucklehead. Your videos have changed my life, made me more attractive, opened up new possibilities and even cured my bad breath. My chihuahuas now love me and seagulls no longer see me as a target for their strafing runs. I thank you. MY power tools thank you, My local hardware store thanks you. In all seriousness, I discovered your channel when trying to figure out how to screw a piece of wood to a concrete wall.You're a pisser G'day mate

[@jessicareid1680]

thanks so much. I got to change my washer all by myself. and with ur help of course lol😊 thanks again have a God bless day.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Well done Jessica and thanks for the feedback 👍

[@lukeycuz]

Well played mate. Changed my first tap washer using ur ace video. And it made me laugh! Too good!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Well done Luke. Glad l could help and thanks for the comment. Cheers

[@beryljohnson2040]

Thank you thought I needed a plumber but it looks easy hubby has had a stroke so cannot do it now will give it a try again thankyou

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hope it went well Beryl and l hope that hubby is on the improve. 👍

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Thomas! Glad l could help. Thanks for the comment. Cheers mate.

[@shamikd14]

Thanks Shane. Great video for newbie home owners maintenance task.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No problem Shamik...thanks for watching 👍

[@grumpy_poo]

Thanks Shane...... Guess who went outside after watching your vid and fixed her leaky outside tap? and..and... changed the washer!..... Yes 'twas little old meee..... thanks so much for the assistance.... and for saving me money ( I'm on a water meter...... )

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good work Grumpy Poo! Pretty easy wasn't it? Cheers

[@steveopasinis9663]

Thanks Knackers...You're the expert on leaks!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Steve 👍🇦🇺😁

[@Tidololo]

Really helpful even after so many years... Thank you🙂🙂

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Thando! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good on you Sue. You'll have no drama's. Just follow the video and you can't go wrong. Thanks for the comment. Cheers:)

[@arcticwarrior3499]

Thanks, just changed mine. Note it will further help beginners to advise them to also: 1. When turning off the water main and opening the tap to flush all excess water out that one needs to also OPEN THE TAP ALL THE WAY BEFORE UNSCREWING IT 2. To undo the spindle turn it ANTI-CLOCKWISE (and to redo it turn it clockwise) 3. Once the new washer has been added check the red washer on the spindle whether that needs replacing too AND also it is best to apply SILICONE TAPE around the screw part of the spindle before placing it back on the tap and closing it by turning it clockwise. This prevents any leaking.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Spot on A.C 👍👍

[@manikandananp]

Good point on the direction as at times confuses the beginners.

[@sueshakespeare4681]

Thank you Shane,, had a really annoying outside tap for months,, gonna give it a go!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks sueluvu. Glad you found the video useful. Cheers

[@SaintsPreservers]

Many thanks Uncle Knackers for giving me the confidence to fix this running outdoor tap so I can get on with the cooking ! Top tip on using hammer to loosen mains tap also worked or I wouldn't have been able to turn off the mains..

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff SP. Glad to help. Cheers :-)

[@Raul_Alvarado2458]

You are the best! Thank you for the easiest step by step instructions! My faucet is now leak proof,thanks to you.

[@emanueladavis1885]

I have fixed my kitchen leak that I had for 2 years, I also replaced the basin handles in the bath room with new ones and stopped a leak by replacing the seal with a new one for the cold water one, however I could not undo the spindle for the hot water one, in future I will have to get a plumber if that stuffs up I just could not move it. Next pay I am going to get the shower and bath handles replaced and the seals. You saved me so much money which I really couldn't afford right now, I was quoted 650 dollars to do the above and fix a toilet. I have checked out the toilet but haven't got a clue how to take off the buttons that flush the toilet. No matter what I tried could not remove them and I stuffed up the 1/2 flush button now..... I bought the seals for it but I just can't move those buttons to get to the bottom and unscrew it and replace the seal. When I can afford it will have to get some rip off merchant to come and fix it for me. I got a new tap for out the back yard I need to replace the whole tap so will give it a go but worried i might stuff it up. :( Thank you so much uncle knackers.....love that name. cheers Thank goodness for people like you who are kind enough to help people like me who thought no way would I be able to do these things. I could not afford to get a plumber out for 2 years. You inspire me Sir.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Emanuela Davis Thanks Emanuela. I really appreciate that feedback. In relation to those pesky toilet flush buttons, the outside ring around the actual button should screw off. Once that ring is remove you can take off the top of the cistern. Cheers :-)

[@jccharm]

Thanks a lot. I was gonna change the entire tap, but this helped.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries JC! Glad l could help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@bidsweeney7309]

just lost son. daughter can now get her teen son to repair all taps. something all fathers should teach their children. a big thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all B.S.....glad you found the video useful 👍👊😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for watching Tony. Glad l could help mate. Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment Raul. Much appreciated. Cheers mate.

[@tonyfrancis9000]

Cheers Knackers, you're a lifesaver mate.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Tony Francis No worries Tony. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@juliehart2914]

Great - thanks for your help - I am 66 (female) and have never changed a tap washer before. This is a piece of cake.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Julie. You'll have no trouble at all. Merry Xmas and all the best for 2015. Cheers

[@BenjaminWalker305]

You are THE MAN! Thank you so much for this video. You saved me a lot of headache! Some videos say tear down your wall etc to get to the pipe your method worked great. Love the expression too!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Ben. Glad l could help. Cheers mate

[@anniebexley4991]

Like it, 7 years ago and I eventually found you. I am going to fix mine tomorrow 😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Annie 👍....good luck with it and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@exploreyourweb]

Great video mate. Cheers - that's worth a shrimp on the barbie and a cold one. Don,t forget the Aeroguard & áv a good weekend.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Hoot. Appreciate the comment.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Nina. Thanks for the comment. Cheers

[@grossbenskins865]

Just moved to a water meter so thought I better fix the dripping tap. If I'd known it was that easy I would have done it years ago! Subscribing to see if there's any other stuff I can get done - happy wife = happpy life 😆

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Norbury, l may have the answer...l said the word 'may'. You know the rubbery, grippy material that some people line their kitchen drawers with? Place some of that around the white enamel before applying the multigrips. This should stop the multigrips from slipping. Just a suggestion...Try it and let me know how it goes. Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment Paul. Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment toojohnny. Appreciate it. Cheers

[@denisfitzgerald9038]

Thanks Knackers, your a legend.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Denis Fitzgerald Glad to help Denis. Cheers mate

[@veronicakashaka3299]

Thank you, my husband can now fix our leaking tap outside. BIG BIG HELP

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Not a problem Linda. Hope it all worked out. Cheers

[@veronicakashaka3299]

yes actually, he worked on it, this morning, and it's working beautifully, Thanks again.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

linda merchette No worries linda.

[@pewp3wpew]

I know its eight years later but thanks mate! Video helped a lot!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries!.....Glad to help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@Mantaforce]

Thank you for this, really easy to follow and that is my outdoor tap now sorted :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Jeffrey. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers mate

[@stavroulahortis]

Well presented and very clear instructions. I'm attacking that tap today!

[@susanmoore566]

Thanks mate from granny Susan, Bangor, Northern Ireland

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Susan! Glad l could help 👍😁🇦🇺

[@tonyandsheilasquire7218]

Brilliant video, makes the job look so easy. I'll give it a go and let you know how it went.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Tony and Sheila Squire Good luck with it. Cheers

[@philhahn]

Was helpful, not the washer I needed to replace (was leaking out the top) but discovered the lil o ring soon enough n now gotta spray-free tap.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Well done Phil 👍

[@shreyaskrishnan7109]

Packing nut needs to be tightened or open it up wrap PTFE/teflon slide it down to packing nut housing and then screw in and tighten the packing it.Good to go wasn't it?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you liked it Darla. Cheers

[@MakahaJae]

Legend! Thanks Uncle Knackers, super easy to follow and saved me some coin!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Joel. Glad to help.

[@裕坊パイロット]

It was a great tip. I run to Lowe's or Home Depot to work on myself. Thanks for the great video, sir.

[@rcruz71]

Great video Shane - I'm off to Bunnings at the earliest convenience. You've just saved me a plumber's bill :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Ronaldo...glad to help. Cheers

[@ScotchoCinco]

you get my like and comment for that innovative cardboard drip test xD

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍...Cheers mate 😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Fidana, appreciate the comment. Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers MultiReviewerGuy. Thanks for the comment mate. It can be a little tricky with all the interchangable terms between countries but whatdoya do?? Hey mate, don't forget to swing by and check out my new facebook page, DIY For Knuckleheads. It would be good to see you over there. Seeya

[@Lonhro]

Thanks uncle Knackers, you just unknackered me. Cheers Gary

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Gary...glad to help mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment Michael. Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for stopping by TruthNTransparency and for the great comment. Much appreciated, and l'm glad that l could help. Cheers mate

[@claireblackwell-smyth6547]

Thank you. I hope my repair is as easy as your looked.

[@claireblackwell-smyth6547]

It worked! #smugmum

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Claire blackwell-smyth Well done Claire. Cheers

[@anushkadudwadkar1690]

Nice demonstration

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@olgamckenzie5706]

Thanks, I had no bloody idea and now I’ve got some. I’ll give it a go. Explained well. Let’s just hope 50 yr old woman has the strength to turn the upper tap anticlockwise. The hint about the hammer seemed logical too.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Olga...hope you could sort it out and thanks for watching 👍😁

[@johnmorris8691]

Wish I had an uncle knackers!! :-) Thanks for the video Shane.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries John...glad you liked it mate and thanks for the feedback👍😁

[@VBEd666]

Gee Knackers, without your video I would never have been able to work it out myself. lol. Cheers mate, VB Ed.

[@SRK-01]

Well done mate - keep it up for more tap repairs - Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@SRK-01]

@@diyforknuckleheads Hi I tried to Open 2 garden taps s advised after taping with hammer , WD40 spray etc but Failed to Dislodge any one - after trying noticed the hexagonal socket was getting a bit damaged. Any Further tips on breaking the corrosion of 16 years?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment stavroulahortis. Hope the tap job went well. Cheers

[@mushy12352]

Thanks Shane that was awesome, am now going to fix a couple of mine.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Lesley. Glad l could help. Cheers

[@inchristwetrust954]

Im the knucklehead who's arse you just saved. Respect

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good work! Thanks for the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@rustylynch546]

thanks mate , handy as i am fixing my front one today..... G'day from Perth W.A

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Rusty....glad to help mate. Hope all's well over there in Perth too 👍🇦🇺😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries mytzipick1. Glad l could help. Cheers mate

[@MartyDaley]

Thanks Shane. You saved me some $$$ by not having to call out a plumber. GREAT TIP KNACKERS 😄

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Nice one Marty! You'll be a plumber in no time mate :-)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good onya Ax the Max! Thanks for the comment mate. Cheers.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries strangecathedrals. Glad l could help. Good luck with the job. Cheers.

[@kuldeepsingh30]

Thanks mate. This video was really help.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries mate....glad to help 👍😁

[@maclogan8977]

clear calm easy to follow..thank you

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Excellent work fendushi! Glad l could help. Cheers

[@MrCwh1964]

Thank you. This was perfect. I nailed it.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic! Well done 👍😁🇦🇺

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hey Emran, thanks for the comment mate. Cheers