Faucet Drips and Leaks
And When it’s Time to Call a Professional
Introduction
Are faucet drips and leaks keeping you up at night? The steady drip, drip, drip of leaky faucets often lead to plenty of frustration for homeowners.
Unfortunately, ignoring faucet leaks won’t make them go away. Did you know that a leaky faucet dripping once every 10 seconds ultimately leads to hundreds of gallons of water down the drain each year?
No matter what you try, turning the handles, tightening with a wrench or simply shutting the bathroom door, you just know the constant dripping is slowly increasing your water bill and draining away your hard-earned cash.
Do-it-yourself homeowners may find plumbing problems an ideal project to work on fixing minor drips and leaks. Kitchen and bathroom faucets are some of the most used fixtures in the home so certainly, most parts will suffer from normal wear and tear. The place to check first involves washers, o-rings and sediment build-up.
Self-Check for Home Faucet Plumbing
Washers – these faucet parts commonly wear out due to frequent use so it should be the first plumbing item you check.
O-rings – near the faucet mount is a screw that attaches to the sink bowl, and in this part is an o-ring. When these become loose or worn, they will cause the faucet handle to link.
Sediment – disc faucet assemblies sometimes experience build-up that leads to worn-out seals. Compression faucets are subject to valve seat corrosion from sediment, which causes leaking near the faucet spout.
Major Faucet Leaks Require Professional Help
So what about the times when those leaky drips turn into a full-fledged leak like the kind that fills a bathtub to overflowing? Well, that may signal that it’s time to call in a professional.
Calling a plumber to solve leaking faucets is the best solution for most busy home and building owners. Why? Because by being pro-active and dealing with small leaks and drips early, you can take care of a minor problem before it turns into a big one. Yes, that’s right. Preventive maintenance can actually save you money in the long run.
Many people do not have the time or interest in learning how to handle their plumbing issues themselves. And, allowing minor plumbing issues to go on unchecked can wind up costing owners much more than a simple repair call when a leak or drip is first noticed.
If you find yourself in need of help with faucet leaks or drips, contact Pride Plumbing of Rochester at (585) 271-7150 for affordable, high-quality service and repair.
