Don’t Ignore Dripping Faucets!

In addition to wasting water, a dripping faucet can be quite annoying, with the incessant trickling sound.

Dripping faucets also result in stains on your sink or little puddles of water around it. This dripping usually occurs because of worn out parts or other plumbing issues.

To fix these issues, you will need professional help. Experienced plumbers can repair or install a new faucet for your kitchen sink or bathroom. However, you should still be aware of the problems that result in dripping and why it’s important to address them.

Damaged washers or seals

A steady drip is a sign of a damaged washer inside the tap which needs to be replaced. The compression faucets are more prone to drips because of the pressure applied to keep water from flowing. As a result, the seals inside get damaged easily.

Other faucets, including drip and ball or cartridge type, may also drip. Since the washers are absent, the O rings or inlet and outlet seals may be damaged, resulting in dripping.

Worn out cartridge

In cartridge type faucets, the cartridge itself can be damaged and needs to be replaced. The new cartridge needs to be of exact same size as the older one. A professional plumber will measure the older one before and after extracting it, and then fix a new matching cartridge in its place.

High water pressure

If the faucet is dripping only at certain times, this can mean the water pressure through the supply is too high. This can be during the hours when water usage is low in the neighborhood, such as late in the night.

High water pressure results in water being backed up and then leaking out through faucets or toilet tank. You can fix this by simply lowering water pressure.

Damaged plumbing

It isn’t as common as other issues, however, a broken pipe or fitting can also cause dripping.

Cracks may develop in these pipes, leading to dripping water that collects beneath the sink.

The cracks cause trouble in the case of high water pressure. Here, dripping will occur at certain times only. Call a plumbing service in Germantown to diagnose the problem and fix the dripping faucet.

Drippings can damage your faucet, sink or even flooring. Water collected near the sink may also result in slip and fall. It is therefore recommended to fix the issue immediately.

Whether you need a kitchen faucets service for installation or repair to avoid the dripping problem, we can get it done quickly. Call us before noon at 301-540-7586 to avail same day service.