Faucet repairs services in Arlington VA - Call 703-898-5500
A dripping or leaky faucet is not only annoying but it can waste up to several thousand gallons of wasted water quickly depending on how bad the leak is which in turn translates to a lot of money wasted from your wallet. Faucets that are leaking at a pace of 1 drop per second, will waste about 2000 gallons of water per year.
Leaking water from faucets may deteriorate piping and cause damage to the surface of your toilets and sinks and shorten their life.
In general, faucet leaks are caused by either high water pressure or a bad pressure regulator. Save time and money through getting your faucet repaired correctly from the first time. We can repair your faucet or leaking toilet fast and our work is guaranteed.
Whether your faucet is leaking water from its base or has a slow drip, its leak may cause staining, and damage your fixtures and most likely you’ll end up with expensive repairs. If a broken faucet is left without repair, it can lead to expensive repairs around it and under it.
Faucet assemblies and faucet handles can become loose over time and damage the inside of the faucet, a replacement may be necessary.
However, as soon as they develop a leak, your faucets may become a major nuisance! Here are some possible reasons why taps leak:
- Loose or damaged O-rings: If the small rubber ring around the valve stem is wearing out, the faucet may leak where the handle or spout meets the counter. Replacing the O-ring may fix the problem, but if the spout is badly pitted from hard water or a neglected leak, you may need to replace the faucet.
- Corroded valve seats: The plastic connection in a faucet’s compression mechanism may corrode over time. If this is what’s causing the leak, you may have to replace the entire faucet.
- Issues with the washer: A loose or damaged washer may cause a faucet to drip or chatter. Replacing the washer may solve this issue.
- Worn inlet and outlet seals: In the case of disc cartridge faucets, the inlet and outlet seals may eventually wear out. Removing sediment from the seals may fix the leak.
The faucets in your kitchen and bathrooms are important for performing daily cleaning, washing, and grooming tasks. In addition, the style of your faucets contributes to the overall design of your home. If you have one in need of repair or want to upgrade to a newer model, call HVAC & Plumbing Unlimited.
- Leaking or dripping constantly – Not only is this a tremendous waste of water and money, but it’s a nuisance as well. If you’re on a water meter the amount of water this will waste will cost you every month, so call in our faucet repair experts.
- Squeaking or squealing – If your faucet is squeaking, then the threads on the inner part of the faucet have worn out and either need to be replaced or coated with plumbing grease or another lubricant.
- Running discolored water – If your hot water is a funky color, then it’s likely your water heater. If all of your water is discolored, then it’s your pipes. But if only one sink’s water is a strange color, then call in our Arlington faucet repair professionals because there’s likely been rust buildup in your faucet.
- Lacking sufficient water pressure – If you’re particularly handy, you can screw off the faucet’s aerator and see if there is a clog on the inside, but make sure not to poke something through the exposed end of the faucet, as you can cause more damage than good that way.
Upgrading your faucets can have an incredible impact on your kitchen or bathroom. Here are the most common reasons homeowners decide it’s time for a faucet replacement:
- Rust and grime: After many years of use, old faucets may begin to corrode, especially if they’re made of iron. Regular cleaning can help prevent mineral buildup, but if it’s too late for that, consider replacing your faucets.
- Poor function: Stiff or squeaky handles, poor water flow, or lack of aeration can impair the performance and efficiency of your aging faucets. New ones will improve the function of your kitchen or bathroom sink.
- Outdated appearance: Update the look and feel of your kitchen or bathroom with a new faucet, complete with a contemporary style and trendy finish.
Like faucets, sinks need to be repaired or replaced periodically. We are equipped to solve a broad range of sink problems. Get in touch with us for help with one that is clogged, scratched, cracked, or damaged in another way. We get right to work to solve your plumbing problem, so you can get back to your normal routine.