Kitchen Tap stiff suddenly

RK_London · 19 Sep 2023

Kitchen mixer tap is stiff suddenly. It is 16 yrs old. Not sure how easy it is to fix or whether I should just buy a new tap. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

CBW · 19 Sep 2023

Is this a 1/4 turn tap or traditional screw down type?

blup · 19 Sep 2023

It has likely rusted/built up scale internally, so after 16 years time for a new one. You could try disassembling it and greasing it up, but it would be quicker to go to screwfix.

Blup

RK_London · 19 Sep 2023

CBW said:
Is this a 1/4 turn tap or traditional screw down type?

it's quarter turn

CBW · 19 Sep 2023

RK_London said:
it's quarter turn

You'll likely need a new cartridge, some universal ones can be ok, but given the age, could be time for a new one

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Kitchen Tap stiff suddenly

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