Faucet Repair in Arvada, CO

Repairs/Replacement Could Be Required if the Following Occur:The faucet drips or leaks.The water pressure drops.It makes strange noises.Rust or corrosion is seen on the outside or inside faucet.The handle is hard to turn or loose.These all indicate potential problems with a faucet that could lead to moderate internal damage if not taken care of promptly.

If you want to repair a dripping faucet, there are several steps you can take. The first is to turn off the water supply. Then, unscrew and remove the handle. After the handle is removed, take out the piece that the handle was attached to. You can now inspect the faucet parts for wear, damage, or anything else that might be causing the faucet to leak. If you see anything that looks like it might be causing the faucet to leak, replace that part. If you see nothing obviously wrong, replace the parts you removed, turn the water back on, and see if the faucet still drips.

To repair a faucet, it helps to have an essential set of tools like an adjustable wrench, a screwdriver, and a pair of pliers. You could also use a set of snap-ring pliers for some repairs. It's not unusual to need a hex key or a cartridge puller, either, depending on what sort of faucet you've got.For tight seals on threaded connections that are easy to cross-thread, nothing beats a bit of plumber's tape. And, of course, the most important tool of all is: time to do the job.

When faced with a dripping faucet, you might wonder if you should replace it or make a simple repair. If you have an older faucet that seems to break frequently, or if the body of your faucet is cracked, then you might be a good candidate for a replacement. If you're worried about budget, know that you can find good, low-cost replacement faucets at most hardware stores, and that the installation is something you can figure out on your own with a few online videos. On the other hand, if the faucet itself is relatively new and the internal parts have mainly just seen wear and tear, a replacement of just the internals could get this faucet working like new.

Many places have hard water, and that can lead to problems with your faucet because hard water leaves mineral deposits. Mineral buildup can affect not just the outside but also the inner workings of your faucet, especially your aerator. An aerator is basically a filter that ensures only clean water comes out of your faucet. If your aerator is not clean, then clean water is not really coming out of your faucet as it should. It's also likely that your aerator is clogged if you're experiencing any sort of negative change in your faucet's performance.

Usually, a squealy faucet is a symptom of either excessive water pressure or a failing washer (the part that usually fails, anyway). There's also a small chance (way less than the first two) that the noise could be coming from loose or disintegrating parts inside the faucet, like a cartridge that's not seated quite right. Before taking anything apart, check that the pressure coming into the house is no higher than 80 psi. If it's high (it should be between 40 and 60 psi), the noise will be resolved only when the pressure is returned to normal. If you have a normal pressure and the faucet is still squealing, you'll want to take it apart and check for the condition of the internal parts.

Should your faucet handle be loose, start by checking the set screw found beneath or behind the handle. With a screwdriver or hex key, tighten the screw, bringing the handle to a more secure and stable position. If, after this adjustment, the handle still appears to be loose or wobbly, look within the faucet and inspect the internal parts for wear. The two most likely culprits are the stem or the cartridge; if they're bad, your handle won't be good.

A clogged aerator can cause a few different issues with a faucet. Most noticeably, it can reduce overall flow and cause strange spray patterns. If water sprays out of a faucet in the same way that a fire hose sprays out, then the likely cause isn't an inadequate faucet design but an aerator that is clogged (and/or a high-pressure water supply). When the mesh screen in the aerator becomes clogged, it restricts the water coming through. Because cleaning is easier than replacing, it is advisable to clean an aerator before assuming that it must be replaced.

Faucet maintenance is something you can do to stop the decline of your faucet. The typical faucet does not need much attention—maybe every six months to a year—unless it is at risk of breaking down or has already started leaking. If you perform these simple tasks on a regular schedule, your faucet will serve you well, and you will not have to pay for major repairs. Follow these steps, and remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

If you've tried fixing the faucet and it still leaks, or you've discovered a more serious problem (like water damage), then it's time to call a pro. Also, if you're just not that confident in your repair skills, or if you lack the tools and the know-how to get the job done, definitely go with a pro. No sense in messing around with something that's potentially very critical to the efficiency and safety of your plumbing. Professionals not only do the job right but also take less time to do it.