Faucet Repair & Replacement

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Faucet Services

A leaking or damaged faucet may seem like a minor issue on the surface, but it can become a big issue quicker than you may think. The extra water from a leaky faucet alone could translate to a spike in your utility bill. If you just moved in to your home and want to upgrade the faucets or if you have lived in your home for years and are just tired of the steady drip of water, our experienced team can help repair or replace your old faucets.

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Types of Faucet Repairs

In order to understand what might go wrong with your toilet, it’s important to know how it functions. Here is a quick step by step of how your toilet works:

Sink Faucets

Your kitchen sink is used every single day, and even if you are not an avid home cook you are most likely still using your sink for various food prep activities and washing dishes. The kitchen faucet is a little different from other faucets around the house simply because there are extra components like a spray nozzle and garbage disposal. When any one of these three components starts acting up or goes out completely it can lead to inconvenient and sometimes dangerous situations. Luckily our skilled team at Jolly Plumbing has the knowledge and the tools to repair or replace all the major components in your kitchen sink, including the garbage disposal.

Tub Faucets

A hot shower is the best part of most people’s morning routine, but when the integrity of your bathtub faucet is compromised it can lead to a loss of water pressure and potentially cause leaks elsewhere in your home. There are several major types of bathroom and bathtub faucets including the cartridge, ball, disk, and compression. One or all of these different types of faucets are probably being used in your home. Before trying to fix a leak on your own, it can be beneficial to consult a plumber who is well versed in the different styles of faucets and can advise you on what the best course of action would be.

Sink Faucets

Outdoor faucets are really only used during the spring and summer months when there is an increased need for water in the garden, on the lawn, and even in the flower beds. What this means is that for a portion of the year outdoor faucets will sit completely neglected and be susceptible to leaks. When cold weather is present it can cause what little water is left in the faucet to freeze and expand. Most outdoor faucets are designed for cold weather and can withstand the fluctuation, but sometimes an old faucet will develop a leak or in some cases even burst. In the spring of every year, it’s always a good idea to let a reputable plumber do an inspection of your outdoor faucets.

Common Faucet Repair and Replacement FAQS

There are several different types of bathroom faucets to fit your particular sink best. There are wall-mounted bathroom faucets, widespread faucets, vessel faucets, 4-inch center-set faucets, and single-hole faucets.
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Wall-mounted faucets are used when you want the faucet to be above the sink or for freestanding sinks. Your sink shouldn’t have any drilled holes. You’ll also need to check your sink depth to ensure that splashing water doesn’t occur outside the sink, as this could be a safety hazard.
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Widespread faucets are those that can be used with basins that have three holes. You’ll find each part of the faucet is a separate piece with two handles for hot and cold and the spout.
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Vessel faucets are used with vessel sinks and have a higher profile with a single handle.
A 4-inch center-set faucet is your typical faucet with three holes, and the hot and cold handles are four inches apart. Unlike widespread faucets, each piece shares a single base unit.
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Single-hole faucets are used on sinks with one hole with a single or double handle. Additional holes can be covered with plates. 
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Not all faucets are created to work with all sink types, so ensure that your new faucet is suitable for your current sink.

It’s never been a better time to replace a kitchen faucet as there are so many different available options on the market. No longer do you have to settle for the standard fixed-neck tap. Some of the available options include pull-down faucets with tall profiles, spray heads that are detachable and extended hoses to get wherever you need them. The longer hoses and pull-down options are great for when you’re trying to do more with your sink than just wash dishes. For instance, it can make filling up a bucket to clean your floors that much easier as you don’t have to lift the bucket out of the sink or hope it fits under the faucet. Pull-out faucets are another great option, especially if you have a smaller kitchen space.
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You can find your kitchen faucets also has a variety of control designs. For example, single handles let you control both the hot and cold water with one handle, unlike dual hot and cold handles. Recently, more and more residential faucets are being offered with touchless or motion control features, helping you stay hands-free. It’s an excellent option for cooks that hate using dirty hands to touch the faucet to get the water flowing.

Your kitchen sink faucet flow rate can be an essential fact to know. Some places have strict water rules. Some people are concerned about water conservation whether they want to reduce their water bill or help the environment. The flow rate of your faucet is controlled by the aerator in the faucet’s nozzle. It restricts the amount of water that flows from your faucet when it’s on. New kitchen faucets will mostly have a flow rate of 2.2 GPM, meaning that 2.2 gallons of water flow per minute. Your older faucet may have a higher flow rate if it hasn’t been replaced recently.
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That doesn’t mean that you have to settle for a 2.2 GPM flow rate. You can find various flow rates for your faucet’s aerator without having to switch out your faucet. You can find aerators that go as low as .5 GPM up to 1.5 GPM.
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Are you worried that reducing your flow rate could impact water pressure? You don’t have to worry. Aerators are actually a great addition if you have insufficient water pressure as they can help to increase it since the water flow builds up behind it. They can be used beyond your kitchen sink, as well.

Outdoor Faucet Repairs

Leaks of any kind in your home plumbing can spell trouble for the water pressure, as well as your utility bills. One area you may not think about all that often is the outdoor faucet that you attach your hose during the warmer months of the year. These outdoor faucets can easily become corroded, and the rubber pieces inside them brittle if they are not properly taken care of. Luckily, repairs are easy and can usually be done by you. If anything more serious arises that would require an outdoor faucet replacement, our experienced Colorado Springs team is only a phone call away.

What Causes Outdoor Faucet Problems?

Outdoor faucets are exposed to the elements year-round, and during the summer months, they are used relentlessly to run sprinklers, water plants, and to fill swimming pools. All of this wear and tear, especially while being outside during freezing winter temperatures, will inevitably create leaks or cracks over time.

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Outdoor Faucet Repair

If your faucet is simply dripping when you turn it on, there is actually a very simple process you can use to repair and tighten the spigot. If the issue becomes larger, or you are uncomfortable doing the repair on your own you can always schedule our team for a repair call. In order to fix an outside water faucet.

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Turn off the inline valve that controls the water line coming into the faucet, or simply shut off the main water supply for the house.

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Unscrew the nut under the handle of the faucet. Since the hardware can become corroded over time, you will likely need to use a lubricant and a pair of pliers.

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Once the nut is off, you can pull the valve out of the faucet housing. Using a Philips head screwdriver to pry off the washers and replace them as needed.

Outdoor Faucet Replacement

What do you do if you need to replace your outdoor faucet? If despite your best efforts, or the best efforts of your plumber to repair the leaking faucet, it may be time to install an outside faucet replacement. The metal on an outdoor faucet can become rusted, corroded, or even crack after years of use, making it impossible to repair by simply replacing the washers. On average, to replace an outdoor faucet will cost anywhere from $100 – $300, and once the new faucet is in hand, the installation process is fairly quick. Outdoor faucet replacement can be complicated if you lack the right tools or knowledge to complete the job, especially if the leak becomes a deeper problem that affects the indoor plumbing as well. For helpful service and a knowledgeable team, contact Jolly Plumbing!

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Common Faucet Repair and Replacement FAQS

While they may sound like something completely different, a hose bib and a spigot are the exact same thing. You may be surprised to learn that these unassuming but crucial faucets outside of your home, other buildings, and appliances actually have a few names. They are also called hose bibbs, sill cocks (or sillcock), hose cock, hose faucet, and outdoor spigot. Some of these terms are more dated, such as sill cocks, and others, such as hose bibb, are preferred for plumbers and building code language.     

When you think of hose bibbs, you may think that there’s only one type, and that’s on the outside of your home. In fact, there are five different types of hose bibs, and not all of them are outdoor faucets, as mentioned in the previous FAQ. Some hose bibs are on items in your home, like a water heater that allows you to drain your hot water tank for regular maintenance quickly.
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Outside of your home, you can expect to have either a frost-free hose bib that helps to protect it during cold weather or a non-frost-free hose bib. You may wonder what type is attached to your home, and often, it all has to do with age and where you live. Newer homes are usually equipped with frost-free hose bibs to help protect them from cold weather, especially in areas where cold weather hits. Non-frost-free hose bibs are often on older homes, even in areas where the weather can turn wickedly cold. If your home has a non-frost-free hose bib, you’ll need to winterize your hose bib to prevent freeze damage. Hot water heaters can have different types of hose bibs, such as round plastic hose bibs and knobbed hose bibs. A round plastic hose bib is made of plastic and easy to work with using your hand. A knobbed hose bib is made of metal and requires a pipe wrench to turn it. Finally, the loose key hose bibs that the homeowner can take the key off it that keep the spigot from being used without permission.