The Technician Charged €150. I Fixed It for €0

A dripping faucet had been bothering me for weeks. The technician came, looked at it, and quoted €150 just to replace a €0.50 washer.

What You Need

• A flathead screwdriver


• A replacement washer (€0.50 at any hardware store)

Steps

1. Turn off the water supply under the sink
2. Remove the faucet handle (usually one screw under the cap)
3. Unscrew the packing nut
4. Pull out the stem and find the worn washer at the bottom
5. Replace with the new washer
6. Reassemble in reverse order
7. Turn water back on

Total time: 8 minutes. Total cost: €0.50

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