My new tap won't turn off!

Hi here

I had a new kitchen fitted in August and now my lovely new mono tap won't turn off! It is just the hot tap and I assume it's the washer, but don't know why it would have gone so soon after fitting?

Anyway, I have never done any plumbing and so am wondering whether I should have a go at fixing it myself (assuming it is the washer) or whether to get a plumber out.

Any advice welcome!

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  • karl-123
    karl-123 Posts: 360 Forumite
    edited 6 December 2011 at 6:55AM
    sounds like the taps faulty millie,is it screw down or quarter turn ?
    if its quarter turn the ceramic discs may be scratched due to trapped scale,
    if its , screw down, the screw within a screw, inside might not be manufactured properly/seized,
    or more then likely, debris may be trapped on the seating/washer, or the washer or seating may be damaged,
    turn the water off and get your bahco adjustable spanner out .........

    :xmassign: i love e-bay
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