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Plumbing systems are usually taken for granted by us. Its importance is not noticed until it is broken or stops working. Till then, pipes, tubes, faucets and every other plumbing equipment are just objects that have to be used when needed.

We call a plumber to help us out whenever a plumbing system stops working and needs some kind of mending. As a result, in hiring a plumber and his services we spend a lot of money.

In this article, brief guidance is given how to repair small plumbing problems instead of hiring a plumber. Lets take the most basic we face in our problem ” a drippy faucet.

One of the foremost reasons a faucet drips or leaks is because of 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. They are located between the faucet stem and the faucet seat and get crushed as we open and close the tap.

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. Take the measure of the stem with the help of a pipe wrench. Start twisting it to remove by holding it firmly on the stem.

From the angle located below the sink, turn off the water. 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. By constant usage you can see how crushed it is.

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.

Place the tap handle back on the stem and screw it tightly with a screwdriver. Open the tap from below the sink to let the water on. Close the faucet and check if any water is dripping or there are any leakages.