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Your bathroom faucet is a major part of your daily routine. While it may seem like a minor fixture, you use it multiple times every day to wash your hands or dishes. However, there are some common faucet problems that can make it difficult to complete simple everyday tasks. Look for the signs below that indicate you need faucet repairs.

When to Call a Plumber for Faucet Repairs

1. Unusual Sounds

If your faucet makes a squealing or screeching noise when the water runs, the problem is likely an old rubber gasket. This part starts out flexible, but hardens over time and starts to make noise, which you can fix by replacing it.

A squeaky handle is due to a worn-down stem inside the handle, which needs to be taken apart to grease it. Clanking, clicking, and rattling sounds have several potential causes, such as cracked components, which you’ll need a plumber to diagnose.

2. Pressure Problems

faucet repairWhen you turn on your water, it should come out in a steady stream with moderate pressure, making it easy to wash and rinse your hands. If the pressure is low, the water will come out in a trickle.

If this affects the faucets throughout your home, you may have a water main pipe issue, but if it’s only this sink, you likely have a clogged pipe. If the water comes out with uneven pressure that makes it spit or sputter, the screen right at the mouth of the faucet is likely clogged and needs to be cleaned or replaced.

3. Dripping

A dripping faucet can also be a water pressure issue, as unusually high pressure can force its way through and cause a drip. Check your other faucets to see whether any of them drip or produce unusually high pressure when you turn them on. If not, the problem is a valve within the individual faucet, and you need a replacement.

 

If you’ve seen any of these signs, call Joseph G. Michel & Sons in West Haven, CT, for faucet repairs. For over 80 years, these skilled plumbers have provided 24/7 service throughout New Haven County, working on everything from minor plumbing repairs to major remodeling projects. Call (203) 933-7931 for a free estimate or visit their website today.

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