4 reasons your faucet is leaking

by digital.team | Mar 18, 2019 | Faucets, Leaks, Plumbing

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a dripping faucet. It can keep you from sleeping. It can become the loudest sound in the house.

It’s been known to drive families crazy. But not to worry – your sanity is safe with Dauenhauer. Here are a few common reasons your faucet refuses to be quiet.

It’s the O-ring

A stem screw is used to hold the handle of a faucet in place. This stem screw has a small disc attached to it, known as the O-ring. If your faucet is dripping, the O-ring is a likely culprit as they typically become loose or wear out with regular use. The solution is easy-peasy – simply replace the O-ring.

Corroded Valve Seat

A valve seat serves as a connection between the faucet and the spout in the compression mechanism. Accumulation of water sediments can cause the valve seat to corrode, causing leakage around the spout area. Make sure that you clean the valve seat regularly. If you need some help, just give us a call.

Worn Out Washer

During each use, the washer is forced against the valve seat, and this constant friction causes it to wear out. As a result, dripping is noticed around the spout. Just like the O-ring, all you need to do is replace the warn out washer.

Loose Parts

The packing nuts and adjusting ring in the steam screw can become loose with time and usage, causing the handle of the faucet to leak. If you notice the water dripping from near the handle, you need to either tighten or completely replace the packing nut.

Is a leaky faucet driving you mad? We can help. Just call your Lexington Dauenhauer, any hour.

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The 3 Biggest Causes of Faucet Failure

by digital.team | Jul 13, 2015 | Faucets

It’s amazing how much a little drip, drip, drip can keep you up at night. Aside from the annoying sound, worrying what went wrong and how much a repair will cost you some serious sleep.

Faucet leaks and drips are among the most common plumbing repair problems we encounter. Compared to other plumbing fixtures, they are often subject to heavier use. Think about how often you turn on the faucet, compared to how often you turn on the shower. They also contain more parts than you might think, and those parts wear out over time.

The “fail parts” in a kitchen or bathroom sink are:

Rubber washers. Also called a seal or gasket, when these wear out, they can cause leaks around the base of the faucet or under the knobs or handle.

Pipe connections. There are several different connections in your sink, and over time they can corrode or loosen, creating leaks. This is more common with kitchen sinks with disposals, as the vibration of the disposal causes the pipes to move.

O-rings. These hold the faucet handle in place, so it is another common wear part which can cause leaks near the base of the handle.

Whether it’s your kitchen sink or your bathroom vanity, faucet leaks add up to a lot of wasted water, which can increase your utility bill. Over time, those leaks can cause damage to your cabinets and vanity, or stain your sink basin. It’s best to get any leak fixed quickly to minimize the cost. Call Dauenhauer, any hour, and we’ll get stop the drops fast.