Faucet repair and replacement in Aurora, CO

Faucets fall into a few families: compression faucets with rubber washers, cartridge faucets, ball faucets and ceramic disc faucets. Each one leaks for its own reasons, and the fix depends on which type you have. We identify the brand and model, shut off the stops, take the handle apart and inspect the parts before we decide what to replace.

Most repairs mean a new cartridge, washer, seat or set of O-rings. We clean scale off the parts we reuse, grease the moving pieces with plumber's silicone and put the faucet back together. A good repair on a quality faucet can make it work like new for years, and it is often far cheaper than buying a replacement.

Replacement makes sense when the faucet body is cracked or corroded, the finish is flaking or the brand no longer makes parts. It also makes sense when you want a different style: a pull-down kitchen faucet, a touch faucet or a single handle bath faucet that is easier to use. We check the number of holes in your sink before you buy, so the new faucet fits without gaps.

During a replacement, we remove the old faucet, clean the deck, install the new one with fresh supply lines and test it for leaks at every connection. If the stop valves under the sink are seized or dripping, we replace them while the water is off. That way the next repair under the sink will be easier.

Turn handles gently to the off position. Pushing a lever hard against its stop wears cartridges sooner. Unscrew and clean the aerator every few months by soaking it in vinegar to dissolve scale. If a handle starts to feel stiff, call before it cracks, since a stiff cartridge is easier to replace before it fails completely.

Glance under your kitchen and bathroom sinks every month or two. Look for damp wood, white mineral trails or drips on the supply lines. Catching a small leak early protects the cabinet floor and the room below. Braided supply lines should be replaced every several years, and immediately if they look frayed or bulged.