Cold water Tap??

Question

when I turn cold water tap on in ktichen there is no water I have to turn the tap on and off a few times to get water to flow,is it the washer

Answer 1

Yes it could be.  It may be easier and cheaper to replace the whole tap.

Answer 2

Unscrew the cap where the water comes out.  It could just be a build-up of minerals in the water.

Answer 3

The plunger in the tap may have come unscrewed, you will need to turn the cold water off at the stop tap then unscrew the cover off your tap so that you can re connect the plunger.

Answer 4

It seems as if the tap "Jumper" has come away from the tap spindle. YOu will have to turn off the cold water to the tap, and remove the tap head. This is done by eithr removing a cap on top of the tap and there is a s***w underneath, unscrew this and lift the head off. If it is a windlass top, then you will see a little grub s***w on the side. Undo that and pulll the tap head off. You have to now remove the tap shroud and do this with a pair of large grips, but don't grip too hard or you will crush the shroud. Underneath the shroud is a brass nut which may have a split pin underneath. Remove any pin and undo the brass nut. This may take some effort as it is factory assembled by a machine.  Next, withdraw the jumper from the tap body, and if it has come adrift, relace it. To do this the jumper has a LEFT HAND thread and the washer part has to be screwed back on. Replace the tap head temporarily and s***w open as far as it will go.then s***w on the jumper by turning anti clockwise. Then replce tap in reverse order, turn on water and test.

Answer 5

NO try finding a replacement valve cartridge they're inexpensive and easy to replace

Answer 6

Pop the "cold" cap off your faucet and see if the s***w underneath is loose ... if not then it is likely the washer.... Not too challenging to change.

Answer 7

Nosdda as the answer, all thye others are DIY answers.