DIY Series 49: Water Heater Inlet Valve's Washer Replacement

Symptoms:

• Water Heater inlet valve is not functioning to stop the water flow completely when it is turn OFF

Findings:

• Washer inside the valve was worn-out. Need to get replacement washer.

Photos:

1. Replacement Part: Washer (4pcs/pack)
2. Water Heater inlet valve (front view)
3. Water Heater inlet valve (side view)
4. Water Heater inlet valve (inside view, without washer)
5. To dismantle the knob, use hand to turn it anti-clockwise
6. Get a new washer to be insert into its location
7. New washer inserted into its location, place back the knob and turn it clockwise.

Tools required:

• NIL

Costs involved:

• Replacement Washer (4pcs/pack) = US$1 ~ US$2

Note:

• Different brands might have different size of washer / parts. However, the same mechanism / concept should be common or similar across all types of valve / tap.