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Fixtures and faucets
Emergency Faucet and Sink Repair in Thornton, CO
A dripping faucet wastes water and a leak under the sink ruins a cabinet. Most faucet and sink problems come down to a worn cartridge, a loose connection or clogged aerators. If a tap will not shut or a jet is spraying inside the cabinet, close the stop valve first, then ring the 24/7 line.
Tell the dispatcher where the water shows up and whether the faucet will shut off.
Typical faucet complaints
- Spout that weepsA tired cartridge, washer or seat.
- Thin streamGrit in the aerator, or a stop valve left partly shut.
- Damp cabinet floorA slack fitting or a split supply hose.
Dripping faucets
A faucet that drips from the spout has a worn internal part. Single handle faucets use a cartridge, and older two-handle faucets use washers and seats. Replacing the worn part usually stops the drip.
Waiting wastes water and stains the sink. A plumber can identify the brand and pick the right cartridge, or suggest a replacement if parts are no longer available.
Weak flow
Hard water scale clogs the aerator on the end of the spout. Unscrew it, soak it in vinegar and rinse. If flow is weak at every fixture, the cause may be the main valve, a pressure regulator, or the service line.
If only one faucet is weak, check the supply line and shutoff under the sink. A kinked or partly closed line restricts flow.
Cost
Pricing a faucet job
Faucet and sink repairs are usually quick, with price depending on the parts.
Ask if new supply lines and shutoffs are in the quote.
In Thornton
Hard water and winter spigots
Thornton's hard water scales aerators and cartridges quickly, so cleaning them every few months helps. If you see white crust at the spout, it is time.
Spigots on the north side of the house are the first to freeze. If a spigot drips inside the wall after a cold snap, shut off the interior valve and call.
Leaks under the sink
Look under the sink with a flashlight. Water from the supply lines, the shutoff valves or the drain trap can all show up as a wet cabinet. Dry the area, then run water and watch where drips appear.
Tightening a nut may fix a slow drip. A cracked supply line or a corroded valve needs replacement. Place a bucket and shut off the supply valve until it is fixed.
Stuck or leaking shutoff valves
Shutoff valves can freeze up from lack of use, and a stem that leaks when turned should be replaced. A plumber can swap them for quarter-turn valves, which are easier and more reliable.
It is a good idea to replace shutoff valves when you replace a faucet. It costs little and saves a future emergency.
Outdoor spigots
A hose bib that drips behind the handle has a worn washer or packing nut. One that drips from the spout, or inside the wall, has a failed seat or a frozen split.
Disconnect hoses before winter and shut off the interior valve if you have one. A frost-free spigot is a good choice in cold climates, and it must slope slightly downward to drain.
Diagnosing a leak at the faucet
Dry the sink and the cabinet, and look at where the water first appears. A drip out of the spout with the handle closed suggests a worn cartridge, a ceramic disc or a seat. Water around the handle points to an O-ring or a loose packing. Moisture under the sink often comes from a supply line, a drain connection or the faucet base.
Hard water scale can keep a cartridge from sealing and clog aerators, so the cure may be a cleaning, not a new faucet. A worn faucet that is decades old may cost less to replace than repair, especially if parts are no longer made.
Check the shutoff valves under the sink. If they do not close, the whole house has to be shut off for a repair, and that deserves replacing at the same visit.
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Quick answers
Asked about faucet and sink
Usually a worn cartridge, washer or seat, and fitting a new one ends the drip.
Turn the stop valve beneath the sink, or the main if that fails, and then phone.
Grit or scale in the aerator is the usual reason, and a vinegar soak clears it.
Often yes. A frost-free spigot may be worth installing.
It can be, because water keeps pouring into the cabinet or onto the floor. Close the stop valve under the basin, or the main if that fails, and then call. A tired cartridge or a broken valve body often lies behind it.
Faucet running nonstop?
Turn the stop valve beneath the sink clockwise, then phone the 24/7 line.