How to fix a leaking washing machine tap?

[CJ1966]

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.

[Jason]

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

[Jewelleryrescue]

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

[EricL]

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

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @EricL 

Its good having the video links they explain a lot of small details visually we take for granted.