We often take our plumbing systems for granted. We often fail to notice its importance until it is broken or stops working. Till then, pipes, tubes, faucets and all other plumbing equipment are just objects that have to be used when needed.

Whenever a plumbing system stops working and needs some kind of mending, we call a plumber to sort it out. As a result, we spend a lot of money in hiring a plumber and his services.

In this article, I will give you brief guidance about how to repair small plumbing problems instead of hiring a plumber. Let’s take the most basic problem we might face: a drippy faucet.

A faucet drips or leaks because of a foremost reason – its bad washer. Sometimes the bad washer is accompanied by a bad faucet seat as well. Usually the rubber parts get worn out by the constant wear and tear. It gets crushed as we open and close the tap because it is located between the faucet stem and the faucet seat.

You have to first open the faucet since the washer has to be replaced with a new one. Take a screwdriver and remove the handle after gently pushing out the button that covers the screw. The stem has to be measured with the help of a pipe wrench. Hold it firmly on the stem and start twisting it to remove.

Located below the sink is the angle and do not forget to turn off the water from it. Next remove the stem from the holding where it was fitted earlier. Once you have removed the stem, you can notice the washer at the bottom of the stem. Constant usage has crushed it.

Replace the old, worn-out washer with a new one. These days, washers are available of much better quality than they were many years ago. Pick the best quality that is tough, durable and lasts longer. Put the stem back on its holder and use the pipe wrench to tighten it back.

Screw it tightly with a screwdriver after placing the tap handle back on the stem. Open the tap from below the sink to let the water on. You can check for any dripping or leaks after closing the faucet.