Kitchen faucets are one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Being used multiple times a day to clean hands, wash dishes, fill pots, and rinse fruit can take its toll over the years. Bathroom faucets too can show wear and tear over time. Typically, the internal parts of a faucet will wear down. As these declinations worsen, faucets can begin to leak. Water leaks can run down into your floors and result in costly water damages. To avoid these extra costs, contact All Star Plumbing & Restoration faucet installation and faucet repairs services to get a quick fix.
Depending on the damages and condition of the faucet, we may recommend a replacement faucet or simply repair your old faucet. In some cases, a leaky faucet can be the result of a cause greater than faucet damage, that being damage to water pipes. Luckily, All Star Plumbing & Restoration services will also be able to inspect your water pipes for separate interior damage, solving the cause of the problem, rather than the symptom.
As mentioned, leaky faucets can stem from a number of causes. Many of these causes are results from wear and tear over time. This can be anything from loose washers or worn seals, to inexpensive equipment or poor maintenance. It is smart to check on your faucet regularly, inspecting washers and seals. In doing so, you may be able to avoid replacing an entire faucet at a later time because you replaced a single washer months before. Corrosion is another issue that results in a leaky or broken faucet. Though corrosion can occur from lack of maintenance, often it is the result of harsh chemical cleaners that have been used to clean out pipes. These chemicals may assist you with clogged pipes, but in the end they weaken the pipes and limit the life your faucet.
Another factor that may come as a surprise to some is the improper faucet installations when they were first installed. Mistakes made in the original setup will break down and show faults in enough time. This problem happens far too often in all areas of plumbing. Many plumbing projects are not do-it-yourself projects and should not be attempted by the an uncertified civilian. These attempts usually end up at the costly expense of the homeowner as they are left to pay for the extensive damage done from the project. We urge you to contact a certified professional when dealing with any and all plumbing issues throughout your business or home.
Though they may seem harmless, any leak in a faucet should not be ignored, as each drip may be a sign of a much larger problem happening in the interior of pipes or faucet. It is always more efficient and economical to call a professional with these types of issues than waiting it out and having to fork over loads of money. If you are in the Boise/Meridian area and have a leaky or cracked faucet, contact All Star Plumbing & Restoration faucet installation and repair services and we will send a professional to inspect, repair, or install your faucet.