Sink and Faucet Installation & Repair in Denver

A faucet that drips once per second can waste thousands of gallons of water a year, according to EPA WaterSense, and the hot water drips also cost you heating energy. Most drips come from a worn cartridge, washer or O-ring inside the faucet, which is usually an inexpensive part. Fixing a drip quickly also prevents mineral stains in the sink and wear on the faucet seat. During Sink and Faucet Repair and Installation, a plumber can replace the worn part or, if the faucet is corroded or parts are no longer available, explain your replacement options with upfront pricing.

Yes, in most older homes it makes sense to replace the shutoff valves when you install a new faucet. Many valves in older Denver houses are multi-turn styles that have sat untouched for years and may not close fully, may drip around the handle or may break when turned. Replacing them with quarter-turn valves and new braided supply lines costs little compared with a later leak in the cabinet. It also means you can shut off water at that sink quickly the next time you need to. A plumber can swap them as part of Sink and Faucet Repair and Installation.

The fixture you choose and the condition of the plumbing under it drive most of the cost. A faucet swap that reuses good shutoff valves and supply lines is the simplest job. Costs go up when valves are seized or leaking, supply lines or drain parts are worn, a garbage disposal or dishwasher connection has to be moved, or a new sink doesn't match the countertop cutout or drain height. Older Denver homes often need new shutoff valves and drain parts at the same time. During Sink and Faucet Repair and Installation, a plumber looks at what's there and gives you upfront pricing before any work begins.

A slow bathroom sink is almost always caused by hair, soap scum and toothpaste collecting around the pop-up stopper and in the P-trap below the sink. Pull out or unscrew the stopper and clean it first, since that solves many slow drains. A plastic drain-cleaning strip can reach a little deeper. Avoid chemical drain cleaners, which can damage older pipes in many Denver homes and make repairs riskier. If the sink still drains slowly, the clog may be farther down the line or the drain vent may be blocked, and a plumber can clear it without damaging the pipes.

A faucet that sputters or sprays in odd directions usually has a clogged aerator, the small screen at the tip of the spout. Mineral deposits, sediment and bits of debris collect there over time, especially after water main work or a plumbing repair that stirs up the lines. Unscrew the aerator, rinse it and soak it in white vinegar to dissolve the buildup, then reinstall it. Sputtering right after the water has been shut off is usually just trapped air and clears in a minute or two. If cleaning doesn't help, the cartridge may be failing and Sink and Faucet Repair and Installation can fixit.

A smelly kitchen sink usually comes from food and grease breaking down in the garbage disposal, the drain or the P-trap under the sink. Run cold water and grind a handful of ice and a few citrus peels in the disposal, then clean under its rubber splash guard, where residue hides. If the smell is more like sewer gas, the P-trap may have dried out, a seal may be leaking or the drain vent may be blocked, which lets odors back into the house. A plumber can find the source during Sink and Faucet Repair and Installation and clean or repair the trap, seals or venting.