Both kitchens and bathrooms rely on having functioning sinks, and over time, various problems can crop up that necessitate the need for repairs. One issue people face is a leaky faucet. Whether it's a constant drip from the spout or a waterproofing problem that has you waking up in the middle of the night to an under-sink waterfall, the warning signs are clear: it's time to call the pros. Utility rates are rising in direct correlation to the amount of water you're losing, and that's to say nothing of the wiggle room this gives for mold and mildew to set up shop in your cabinets. Also, we experience the problem of clogs often enough that they're worth mentioning: if your sink is slow to empty or not emptying at all, you're in need of professional intervention. A service pro can clear out the blockage using methods that are safe for your plumbing and that won't introduce any more trouble down the line.
Repairing sinks made from various materials can pose unique challenges. For example, a porcelain sink might chip; if it did, it would cease to be the attractive and practical sink it is supposed to be. A stainless steel sink can look pretty bad if you happen to scratch it; however, it is not liable to show as much wear and tear if it is clean and shiny. As for a cracked tooth—that is, a cracked sink—there are methods that can be used on all manner of common sink materials to make it look good and work well again. But which method? And can it be done without hiring sink repair professionals? Probably, but one would have to be familiar with all methods common to each variety of sink.
Sinks take a beating, but their most common problems often stem from shoddy installation or the aging of parts that aren't made to last. A sink that's not aligned correctly can allow water to do some pretty amazing acrobatics. It can make it appear as if the sink is draining and that any clogs are downstream (in the trap or beyond), when in fact water is simply going around the trap sealing surface and returning to the sink—in a straight line, of course, since water takes the path of least resistance! But don't don't worry; all will be well so long as you avoid buying and using sink parts that are beyond their reasonable life span, incompatible with one another, or not up to current plumbing standards. The plumbing pros at our plumbing company in Berkley can do that for you. And by the way, if you have a rusty or corroded pipe in your sink or attached to it, that's an issue, too.
