From washing dishes to brushing your teeth, you rely on the sinks throughout your house to get through the day. Therefore, it’s crucial to know when they deserve an upgrade. If you’re not sure whether or not it’s time to call a plumber, use the following three red flags to make a well-informed decision.

How to Know You Need to Replace Your Faucet

1. Mineral Deposits

Most household water supplies contain trace levels of magnesium, calcium, iron, and other minerals. Over time, these minerals can build up around faucets when the water they travel in evaporates. This may appear as a white, chalky residue around your plumbing fixtures. Over time, this can damage your faucets and block water flow. If you notice this film around your kitchen or bathroom sink and it’s no longer removable with routine cleaning, ask a plumber to replace your faucets.

2. Leaks & Mold Growth

Due to worn down pieces within your faucet and the knobs or levers that operate it, some water within your pipes may leak through. If your faucet isn’t replaced, the constant leaking could cause your water bill to be unnecessarily high. Worse, mold is already common in bathrooms, kitchens, and other places with high moisture content. A long-term constant leak will almost certainly lead to fungal growth. 

3. Rust

While most sink faucets are covered in a protective material that resists corrosion, this sealant can wear down over time, especially inside the plumbing fixture. When this occurs, your faucet may start to rust as the metal is exposed to oxygen in the water. Rust will erode the inner components of your faucet, allowing water to slip through and create a leak. To avoid this domino effect, call a plumber to replace the fixture.

If your faucet is due for a replacement, get in touch with Waialae Plumbing & Construction of Honolulu, HI. This plumber has been in business since 1994, detecting leaks and repairing plumbing fixtures in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. They also offer eco-friendly upgrades, such as tankless and solar water heaters to improve your home’s efficiency. For more information on their services, visit the website, or call (808) 735-8595 for 24-hour emergency help.