We turn our faucets on and off so often that it shouldn’t surprise us when they begin to drip and leak. A leaking or dripping faucet in your kitchen or bathroom is usually a sign that a part is worn and needs to be replaced.
While a dripping kitchen faucet may seem like an annoyance you can live with, you should repair it. The leaky faucet will eventually stain your sink bowl and rust your fixtures. Plus, it wastes a lot of water, which is bad for your budget and the environment. In fact, a faucet that drips 5 times a minute wastes approximately 230 gallons a year!
Shower Faucets
Like kitchen faucets, leaks or drips can become costly plumbing repairs if not addressed. Unlike kitchen faucet leaks however, shower faucet can present some challenges that are unique - especially if there are problems with the pipes behind the wall that may need to be taken care of.
Faucet repair. If you’re the handy type, you may want to repair the faucet yourself. However, first you need to determine what type of faucet you have.
- Compression faucets have washers and seals that can fail under constant pressure and can be replaced.
- Disc faucets leak when the inlet and outlet seals wear out or when sediment builds up in the faucet inlets.
- Cartridge faucets leak when the O-ring that cushions the cartridge stem wears out or breaks. When they drip it might mean the cartridge needs replacing. Be sure the replacement cartridge matches the original.
- Ball faucets drip when the inlet seals wear and leak when the O-rings wear or break.
If you’re not sure what type of kitchen or shower faucet you have or you’re not confident in your plumbing abilities, call on Neri & Russo Services. to get your leak fixed fast and correctly. We repair and replace all types of faucets and fixtures, working with professional-grade products and quality consumer brands such as Moen®, Delta, Wolverine brass and American Standard.
When you need a trusted New Jersey plumber…
Most plumbing problems can become critical emergencies if not handled properly and immediately. The plumbing technicians at Neri & Russo Services are highly experience and can assist you with any plumbing need.
Whether you need new fixtures, repairs or new plumbing installed, let the professional plumbers at Neri & Russo take care of you. Call 973-227-3599 or set up an on-line appointment.