Faucet Repair and Installation Service from Expert Plumbers

Everyone needs reliable faucets in the bathroom, kitchen and anywhere else that uses a steady supply of water. When something isn’t working right, reach out to the Experts at Strogen's Service Experts. Our professional plumbers in Rochester can assist with both faucet replacement and repair.

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Experience Cleaner, Healthier Water with Faucet Repair and Installation

Whenever you’re in a room that needs a steady supply of 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. That being said, some repairs are best left to professional plumbers in Rochester who have the tools and experience needed for lasting solutions. We’ll find out how the problem started, look for signs of leaking and handle other important aspects of the repair process more easily. Don’t wait to call the Experts at Strogen's Service Experts if one of your faucets isn’t working right.

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Common Faucet Problems

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 isn’t safe or healthy for daily use.

Leaky Faucets Could Cost You

Leaky faucets are an extremely common 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 either repairing or replacing it for proper water flow.

Missing Hot or Cold Water

Nearly any faucet can provide both hot and cold water. Choosing the temperature is generally dependent on the faucet’s design, and whether it has 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.

Poor Water Pressure

Rather than a leak, a broken faucet decreases water pressure and may even prevent the flow of water 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.

Keep in mind that this isn’t necessarily a common occurrence. So if the faucet isn’t at fault, your plumber should then start to look for things 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know About Faucet Repair

Once we’ve verified there’s a problem with your faucet, there are a few additional pieces of information that can help simplify repairs. Remember that severe or widespread damage may make new faucet installation a more cost-effective option. Otherwise, you may not have to wait long until you’re dealing with another plumbing problem.

1. Determine the Type of Faucet

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 plumbers have enough experience with different faucet types so they can recognize yours quickly, beginning the repair process that much sooner.

Compression Faucet: This design is the oldest type of faucet still in widespread use today. It uses a rubber washer and two handles to provide adequate water of the correct temperature.

Cartridge Faucet: Offered 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 prevalent type of single-lever faucet. As the lever is moved, a plastic or metal ball moves within the faucet, allowing water to flow. Small 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 models use a valve more similar to a cartridge faucet, which is raised or lowered to provide water flow. By comparison, a ball faucet moves in a spherical direction.

2. Shut Off the Water Before Trying to Find the Affected Part

Once they know what type of faucet you have, the plumber’s next step is to pinpoint where the problem starts. 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 often required for repairs. A proper repair kit should possess tools like slip joint pliers or a basin wrench for reaching the internal components.

3. Figure Out If a Part Needs Cleaning or Replacement

Occasionally, your problem can be fixed by finding the malfunctioning 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 may be more complicated for special faucets, such as an outdoor garden hose.

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