How do you fix a leaking laundry tap connected to washing machine? Leak is coming from under the handle not the connection at the wall.
Hi @CJ1966,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us.
Can you please take a photo of the tap so members can see what you are working with?
Please let me know if you need a hand uploading some images.
Thanks,
Jason
Hi @CJ1966
The photo like Jason meantioned will help ID the tap type.
But it sounds like a leaking O ring on the spindle of the tape. The tape will have to be opened and the black O ring replaced usually a simple job but can be mission impossible if your not comfortable doing such a thing and a plumber is you best bet or local handy man.
While you have the plumber out make a list of all your leaking taps and have them fix all of them and get better value for money ie one call out fee.
hope this helps
Hello @CJ1966
Thanks for sharing your question about your leaking washing machine tap. It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Jewelleryrescue. It's very likely that it is the spindle O rings that have deteriorated allowing water to pass through the spindle axle and hitting the bottom of your tap handle.
If you have the tools and are quite handy, I suggest having a look at this guide - How to replace a tap washer. You'll notice in step number 5 that the body O rings are replaced with new ones. Please remember to put the O rings on first then lubricate them. Failure to put the plumber's grease will result in the rubber getting torn off.
However, if you are not able to change the O rings, I suggest engaging the services of a registered plumber.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @EricL
Its good having the video links they explain a lot of small details visually we take for granted.
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