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When it comes to your plumbing, there is very little room for error as even the smallest leak can lead to mold, broken pipes, and more serious (and costly) damages. When you start to see water escaping from your faucet, it’s time to call your K & G Plumbing & Heating INC. With the right help, you can avoid causing severe structural damage to your pipe, your general plumbing, and your wallet. The first step is to understand some of the most common reasons that your sink may be leaking and how to address the situation.

Here are three reasons why you might be experiencing a leaky faucet:

  • Broken Trap: The trap in your sink is the curved or bent drain pipe that connects the faucet to the plumbing beneath. If the trap has gone unattended for years, it may have corroded or been blocked, which requires serious maintenance that you may not be able to do yourself. If your trap is broken, you’ll have to disassemble the pipes and put them back together again once the problem has been removed, so be sure to have a professional on call to assist with the process.
  • plumbersDrain Flange Mishaps: Some plumbing problems are tricky to identify because they don’t show any signs of obvious damage. If your sink has been leaking but you can’t seem to find the source of the problem, it’s likely in the drain flange. One way to confirm that this is the root of the issue is to turn on the sink and plug up one side of the sink at a time using a towel. If your sink still continues to leak, you can take it as a sign that the drain flange has been damaged or is no longer usable.
  • Loose Fittings: You’ve likely noticed that your drainpipes are fitted together snugly at the joints. However, because water lines are pressurized, these fittings can become loose over time. If you notice that one or more of the fittings under your sink is leaking, you’ll need to tighten them using a channel lock. If you don’t have this tool on hand, call your local plumbers to assist with the leak.

 

If you’re a homeowner in Hastings, NE, and are in the market for a reliable company to help with plumbing repairs, look no further than K & G Plumbing & Heating Inc. Serving the community since 1992, our team of plumbing contractors has all the experience and know-how to fix your leaky sink in no time. Visit us online or give us a call today at (402) 463-4470.

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