Does your kitchen sink drip even when you turn off the water all the way? Is it leaking, sputtering, too loose, or too hard to turn? It may be time to replace the sink faucet.
Imagine walking into your kitchen and saying hello to a brand new, stylish faucet that works perfectly every single day. A sleek and functional faucet can greatly enhance the look and feel of your sink, making it easier and faster to cook and clean.
A loose and old kitchen sink faucet prompted one homeowner in Encinitas to call California Plumbing. When our technician arrived, it was clear that the condition of the faucet was the issue.
When Should I Replace My Sink Faucet?
The lifespan of a faucet depends on several factors, such as manufacturer, materials, and wear and tear, with the condition of the faucet ultimately determining when it needs to be replaced. A sink faucet may drip or leak from the handle or base due components that have deteriorated or loosened over time. A sink faucet that has broken down due to age, corrosion, damage, hard water, or high water pressure should be replaced. Using a sink faucet that has corrosion contributes to further deterioration, rust, and bacterial contamination in the water.
Homes across San Diego tend to have hard water containing a high content of minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. The buildup of these mineral deposits is scale, which can reduce the efficiency of all appliances in your home and clog your faucet aerator or spout, causing intermittent flow or uneven water pressure. A mere 1/8th inch of limescale in your water heater can drive up your utility bill and cause a 25% loss in efficiency, but installing a water descaling system significantly reduces the formation of scale so that your fixtures and appliances work better and last longer.
Scale buildup can show up as white, chalky spots that make dishes and sink faucets and look murky, even after you’ve tried to scrub it off. Scale can also harden around sink handles, making them difficult to turn. You may be able to remove mild amounts of scale from your sink faucets, but this can sometimes damage the faucet or scratch the material and remove any of its coating or plating.
Installing Your New Kitchen Sink Faucet
If your faucet has lost its spark—or if things work fine but you simply prefer a change in style—replacing it is the opportunity to choose a faucet with the color, material, finish, shape, and handle type you truly like. Sink faucets generally have either one or two handles for controlling the water flow and temperature. A single-hole faucet has a single handle that is integrated into the spout. A single-hole faucet only requires one hole through the sink countertop as its point of entry for installation, making it a popular choice for those who prefer a minimalist style.
A different installation process is required for a two handle faucet, a classic type that controls the flow of hot and cold water with two separate handles.
Our Encinitas client selected and provided us with their own choice of a new sink faucet. After inspecting the old faucet, our technician started underneath the sink, shutting off the hot and cold water valves, draining the water into a bucket, and unscrewing the water supply hoses from their connection to the faucet. We carefully removed the old faucet and ensured that the area was clear of debris before beginning to install the new faucet.
Once the installation was complete, we finished the job as we do with all fixture and appliance repairs and replacements—turning on the water to test and confirm that everything worked properly with zero leaks!
Say goodbye to your old kitchen sink faucet and hello to a professionally installed high-quality new faucet.
California Plumbing replaces and installs your fixtures and appliances with expertise and care. Call us and enjoy worry-free plumbing today.
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