How to Fix a Dripping Bathroom Tap at Home (Indore Plumber Guide)

Dripping taps are not just annoying; in hard water areas of Indore like Sudama Nagar and Rau, mineral deposits wear down internal brass spindles rapidly. ### Step 1: Turn Off the Main Overhead Tank Valve Before touching any plumbing fixture, locate and close the main water supply valve on your terrace or bathroom inlet. ### Step 2: Remove the Tap Handle Cap Use a flathead screwdriver or knife tip to pop off the hot/cold indicator cap on top of the tap handle. Loosen the internal screw to lift off the outer handle. ### Step 3: Unscrew the Brass Spindle Using an adjustable wrench, turn the brass spindle counterclockwise to remove it from the valve body. Inspect the rubber washer at the base. ### Step 4: Replace Worn Washer or Full Spindle In most cases, hard water limescale causes pits on the rubber washer. Replace it with a heavy-duty EPDM rubber washer or install a fresh half-turn ceramic spindle. ### Step 5: Apply Teflon Thread Tape & Reassemble Wrap 5 to 6 turns of white PTFE Teflon tape clockwise around the spindle threads to ensure a watertight seal before screwing it back into the tap housing.