How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
A dripping faucet or a leaky sink in your Fountain Hills, AZ, home can cause anything from mild annoyance to troublesome water damage. Here are a few reasons your sink may be leaking and why it’s a good idea to call one of our plumbers in Fountain Hill at Shadrach Plumbing & Cooling for a fix.
1. Broken or Corroded Hardware
Over time, the pipes and valves in your sink take on a lot of wear and tear from constant use. If you are experiencing a leak under the sink, it’s likely that a pipe needs to be replaced or repaired.
2. O-Ring Problems
If the leak is coming from the handle of your faucet, it’s possible that the O-ring is loose or needs to be replaced. The O-ring is a disc that holds the handle of your faucet in place. If it becomes misaligned or is simply worn out, it can cause dripping.
3. Loose Parts
Your sink handle has a lot of parts that control the flow of water from your faucet. The adjusting ring or the packing nut in your handle may become loose with use and need to be tightened or replaced to prevent a dripping faucet. This can easily be addressed when one of our plumbers in Fountain Hill makes a home visit to you.
4. Corroded or Worn Out Seals
The trace amounts of minerals and other sediments in your water can cause build-up and corrosion near your sink’s seals. This build-up prevents the seals from functioning tightly and creates drips from the spout of your faucet.
5. Incorrect Water Pressure
Misaligned water pressure in your home may lead your faucet to leak at particular times of the day or when the handle is turned to a certain position.
Though some of these issues may seem straightforward, trying to repair a leak in your sink yourself can create further harm to your plumbing or could even cause increased leaking that leads to water damage in your home. Seemingly simple problems may also be symptoms of larger issues that a professional can spot and diagnose. Contact Shadrach Plumbing & Cooling and our plumbers in Fountain Hill and the surrounding area will come assess and repair your leaky sink.
