Problems with kitchen taps are few and far between, but they can occur and solutions are at hand to solve most issues.Popular Mechanics has suggested that there are quick fix ways to get kitchen taps up and running properly.The publications editors noted that screeching kitchen taps can be fixed with a matter of rubber.Rubber washers age and harden and can make a particular sound when water passes over them in a hurry. Replace the washers with an inexpensive kit from a hardware store, they suggested.Another issue that should be checked out is if there is a clanking sound coming from taps. In these situations, Popular Mechanic advocates investigating the water supply to ensure there are no issues with pipes.However, it noted that in many situations problems arise because kitchen taps are simply getting too old and it is often well worth replacing them with new ones.