Faucets are a key fixture in the bathroom, kitchen and anywhere else that requires uninterrupted access to your water lines. The next time something goes wrong, choose the local Experts at BW/Cook Service Experts. Our professional plumbers in Elkhart can assist with both faucet replacement and repair.
Wherever you use potable water, a faucet is likely nearby. These important plumbing fixtures provide the water you need at the temperature you want. So when something goes wrong, tasks like cooking and cleaning are much more difficult.
Luckily, professional faucet repair is usually a quick and easy process. At the same time, some repairs are best left to professional plumbers in Elkhart who have the tools and experience needed for lasting solutions. They can identify the source of the problem, look for signs of leaking and handle other important aspects of the repair process more easily. When you’re ready, contact the Experts at BW/Cook Service Experts if one of your faucets isn’t working right.
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Your faucets are connected to the building’s main water lines. If the plumbing system breaks or clogs, you might not be able to get the water you need. Worse yet, the water is no longer safe or healthy to use.
Leaky faucets are probably the most likely problem you can come across with your home plumbing. Whether it’s a dripping faucet or a wasteful stream of water, leaks can increase your monthly water bill. Depending on how much water is leaking, it can even result in water damage!
Leaky faucet repair is rarely a long, tedious process. A professional plumber will identify the part causing the leak before completing the necessary service to restore proper water flow.
Your faucets provide both hot and cold water. Getting the right temperature usually depends on the faucet’s design, with models featuring either one or two handles. Fixing the handle can often resolve the issue.
But when you’re dealing with a total lack of hot water, the issue might be more complicated. This could be a sign your water heater is damaged; in which case a professional plumber should be contacted.
Rather than a leak, a broken faucet decreases water pressure and may stop water from moving entirely. Not only is this frustrating, but the additional pressure can result in other problems deeper in your plumbing system.
The specifics on how your plumber will fix the issue requires knowing what type of faucet you’re using. Sometimes taking care of the issue is as simple as cleaning the affected component. Other issues can be traced to the seal that separates your faucet from the water supply.
Remember that this likely won’t happen often. So when the faucet isn’t to blame, your plumber can then explore other causes like corroded pipes and clogs (as these also cause the water pressure to fall). Even partially closed valves will drop the water pressure, resulting in weak flow.
Our faucet repair and installation in Elkhart encompasses professional services designed to locate, diagnose and resolve your faucet problem. We have years of experience repairing faucets and can also provide seamless new or replacement installation. If you’re unsure which model would be best, we can suggest the right faucet for the job.
Yes! We work with veteran installers that are happy to put in other plumbing fixtures like a bathtub or new showerhead.
Once we’ve verified there’s a problem with your faucet, there are a few additional pieces of information that can help simplify repairs. Keep in mind that severe or widespread damage may make new faucet installation a more cost-effective option. Otherwise, you could soon be dealing with another plumbing problem.
Effective repairs start with knowing the type of faucet you use. This doesn’t mean whether it’s a kitchen faucet or a bathroom faucet, but what internal components are in place to deliver potable water. Our expert plumbers have adequate experience with different faucet types so they can recognize yours quickly, starting repairs sooner.
Compression Faucet: This design is the oldest type of faucet still used today. It is designed with a rubber washer and two handles to provide adequate water of the correct temperature.
Cartridge Faucet: Available in both one- and two-handle designs. A single-lever design adjusts water flow by raising and lowering the valve inside the handle.
Ball Faucet: The most common type of single-lever faucet. As the lever is moved, a plastic or metal ball moves within the faucet, allowing water to flow. Tiny chambers within the ball blend hot and cold water to create the desired temperature.
Ceramic Disk Faucet: Another single-lever design sometimes confused for a ball faucet. These faucets use a valve resembling a cartridge faucet, which is pulled up or pressed down to provide water flow. By comparison, a ball faucet moves in a spherical direction.
After they learn what kind of faucet you have, the plumber’s next step is locating the initial source of the problem. Most designs are split into two sections, the faucet body and one or two faucet handles. Knowing the type of problem they’re dealing with can make things easier.
Whatever the problem may be, disassembling the faucet is typically necessary for repairs. A decent repair kit should offer tools like slip joint pliers or a basin wrench for reaching the internal components.
Occasionally, your problem can be fixed by accessing the faulty component and giving it a thorough cleaning. But if the component is cracked or broken, replacing it is typically best. These small pieces aren’t expensive, so don’t worry about the cost of a new part for the spout, O-ring or any washers.
This can be slightly more complex for special faucets, such as an outdoor garden hose.
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