Leaking Tap Repair in Preston: How to Fix Dripping Faucets

A leaking tap wastes water, makes noise, and can impact your household budget. Our guide explains leaking tap repair for cartridge, rubber, and ball valve faucets. Some repairs you can do yourself; others require a professional plumber.

Call: 01772231775 for expert service in Preston.

 

Cartridge Faucet Repair

Single-lever mixer taps rely on a cartridge. Tilt the lever back, remove it, then take out the retaining clip and cartridge. Unscrew the ring nut if present, remove the spout, and replace the plastic ring.

Rubber Bearing Faucets

Remove the handle and stud, unscrew the pin (head), and replace the gasket with silicone. Exercise caution; pins may be heavily oxidized. Extra force may loosen underlying parts.

Ball Valve Faucets

Ball valve faucets require professional tools. Unscrew the faucet, remove the cap and stud, loosen the rubber ball, remove the washer, and extract seals and springs. Inspect and replace damaged parts, then reassemble carefully.

Compression and Ceramic Disc Faucets

Compression: remove knobs, replace the plastic ring and gasket, coat with Vaseline, and reassemble.
Ceramic disc: replace or clean the cartridge and gasket, remove the bolt carefully, and reassemble to avoid mistakes

When to Call a Plumber

Some leaks are not caused by seals but by spout or joint issues. If DIY is not an option, contact a professional plumber in Preston for fast leaking tap repair.

Emergency Plumber Preston: 01772231775

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