Common Faucet Problems and What to Do About Them

Faucets are often neglected portions of your plumbing. In fact, most people don’t think about their kitchen or bathroom faucets unless problems occur. Faucet problems can range from annoying drips to a lack of pressure. Sometimes, you might be able to fix your faucet. However, you should also be capable of recognizing when to contact a plumber for your faucet issues.

Leaky Faucet Problems 

Leaky water faucets can happen from several places. Water dripping may originate from the handles or the spout. If you have a kitchen sprayer, this device could also leak. In fact, there are eight common causes of leaking faucet components. To save time troubleshooting and possibly making needless repairs, contact a plumber to find and fix the cause of the faucet leak.

Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure can occur due to scale buildup or water pressure problems throughout your home. Does the low pressure affect both cold and hot water taps? Does it happen all the time or only at certain times of the day?

Sometimes, using several plumbing fixtures that require water may reduce water pressure throughout the home. For instance, if you have the clothes washer and dishwasher running, you may experience low pressure from your kitchen faucet.

Leaking supply pipes can cause continuous low water pressure in your home. If you have low pressure at a faucet all the time, you might need a plumber to check your home for leaks and make necessary repairs. Leaking pipes can reduce the amount of water reaching your faucets.

Scale buildup is another issue that can contribute to low water pressure. The buildup can happen inside the pipes, causing reduced pressure in multiple faucets or fixtures throughout your home, or in the spout of the faucet. You might consider a whole home water softener if scale buildup has affected water pressure in one or more of your faucets.

Noisy Faucet Problems

Occasionally, a simple problem in a faucet, such as a loose washer, can cause faucet noise. You can tighten the washer and connections in your faucet to see if that solves the issue. However, if your faucet continues to squeal, scream, or whistle during use, contact a plumber for a more in-depth evaluation.

Trust Us at Best Service Plumber to Fix Your Faucet Problems

Because faucet problems can have many causes, you likely will need a plumber. Think of a plumber as a doctor for your home’s plumbing. As a physician, a plumber will evaluate and diagnose the issue before applying the appropriate repairs.

When you cannot make minor changes to fix your faucet problems, turn over the issues to one of our trustworthy plumbers at Best Service Plumber. Contact us to let us know how we can help you. We even offer 24-hour emergency service if you experience a severe issue with your plumbing. With thousands of satisfied customers and decades of experience, our team at Best Service Plumber backs up our promises with our exceptional record. Let us be your source for fixing faucet problems and other plumbing issues.

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