Broomfield residents with leaky faucets know that these little issues can cause big headaches. A faucet that you can count on to work properly is a key part of daily life—its absence is starkly felt, and many of us have direct experience with what a dripping, weak, or weird-sounding faucet can do to the quality of life inside your home. And the compounding water bill and the potential for water-damage disasters only add to real concerns and annoyances.
For how common they are, one would think that dealing with residential faucet repairs would be straightforward. However, there are a number of types of faucets to consider, including old-world and new-world styles and designs. Each type of faucet—and the many varieties of each—has its own installation and troubleshooting guide and its own common issues and fixes.
In Broomfield, different factors—ranging from water hardness to the age of plumbing systems—can create distinct faucet problems. Low water pressure might stem from corroded pipes, mineral buildup in aerators, or supply valves that need cleaning or adjusting. These are flow issues, but many faucets also experience function problems. For instance, odd noises might point to loose parts or debris in the assembly. Over-tightened screws can make the handle skip when you turn it on. A regular inspection can catch these mundane but serious issues before they turn into visible scars on your formerly shiny faucet (lowering your property value) or prevent you from functioning in the efficient household that you should be.
Broomfield residents can call on a variety of professionals for bathroom faucet repair, depending on the severity of the job required. If you're having any kind of faucet problem, don't hesitate to call a skilled and trusted plumber. Whether the job is simple or complex, we see many common problems that bathroom faucets can have. Those problems usually fall into a few categories: The faucet is leaking from the spout, the faucet is leaking from the base, or the faucet is making weird noises. Yet these issues may have a number of different causes. So what might be causing those problems? Here are a few candidates. If you notice any of them, call a plumber before your problem escalates.