Faucet Repair in Albuquerque
Serving Albuquerque & Rio Rancho Since 2009
Faucet Repair & Replacement in Albuquerque
A dripping faucet, leaking handle, loose fixture, or faucet with poor water flow can be more than an annoyance. Central Plumbing Heating & Cooling provides professional faucet repair and replacement in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding communities.
Our plumbers diagnose the cause of the problem before recommending a repair. Depending on the faucet, the solution may be as simple as replacing a cartridge, seal, supply line, or other worn component. If the faucet is badly corroded, damaged, or no longer worth repairing, we can also replace it.
We work on kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, utility and laundry faucets, and many common residential plumbing fixtures. For other plumbing problems, visit our Albuquerque plumbing services page.
Common Faucet Problems We Repair
Faucets contain cartridges, seals, O-rings, seats, stems, supply connections, and other components that can wear or become damaged over time. Albuquerque-area hard water can also leave mineral deposits on and inside plumbing fixtures.
Call us if you’re dealing with:
- A faucet that drips after it is turned off
- Water leaking around the faucet handle
- Water leaking around the base of the faucet
- A loose or difficult-to-turn handle
- Low or uneven water flow
- A leaking pull-down or pull-out sprayer hose
- A sprayer that will not switch or retract properly
- Corrosion or heavy mineral buildup
- Water leaking from supply connections under the sink
- A faucet that needs to be replaced
Finding exactly where the water is coming from matters. A wet cabinet under a sink, for example, can be caused by the faucet itself, a supply line, shutoff valve, drain connection, garbage disposal, or another nearby plumbing component.
Bathroom Faucet Repair & Replacement
Bathroom faucets get used every day, and internal components eventually wear. Hard-water mineral buildup can also contribute to stiff handles, restricted flow, corrosion, and problems with cartridges and aerators.
We repair common bathroom faucet problems including dripping faucets, leaking handles, loose fixtures, damaged cartridges, worn seals, restricted water flow, and leaking connections beneath the sink.
If the existing faucet is heavily corroded, damaged, obsolete, or the required repair parts are unavailable, we’ll explain the situation before recommending replacement. If replacement makes more sense, we can remove the old faucet and install a new fixture that is compatible with the existing sink and plumbing connections.
Kitchen Faucet Repair & Replacement
The kitchen faucet is one of the most frequently used plumbing fixtures in a home. Pull-down sprayers, swivel spouts, cartridges, hoses, aerators, and internal seals all experience regular wear.
Our kitchen faucet services include:
- Dripping kitchen faucet repair
- Leaks around the handle or faucet base
- Cartridge replacement
- Pull-down and pull-out sprayer problems
- Leaking or damaged sprayer hoses
- Low-flow and aerator problems
- Loose faucet repair
- Kitchen faucet replacement and installation
We can also inspect the plumbing beneath the sink when the source of a leak isn’t obvious. Problems involving angle stops, supply lines, drains, or a garbage disposal can sometimes look like a faucet leak at first.
For more information about this service, see our kitchen faucet repair and replacement page.
Faucet Cartridge & Internal Faucet Repairs
A worn cartridge is one of the common causes of a faucet that drips or becomes difficult to operate. Depending on the faucet design, other internal components such as O-rings, seals, seats, stems, or washers can also wear out.
Correctly identifying the faucet and the failed component is important. Cartridges and internal parts are not universal, and parts that look similar may not operate correctly in a different faucet.
When practical, we’ll repair the existing fixture rather than automatically recommending a new faucet. If repair isn’t a good option because of corrosion, internal damage, unavailable parts, or the overall condition of the fixture, we’ll explain why and discuss replacement options.
What Causes a Faucet to Leak?
Worn Cartridges, Seals or O-Rings
Internal faucet components experience wear every time the fixture is operated. Eventually a cartridge, seal, O-ring, washer, or valve seat can stop sealing properly and allow water to drip or leak.
Hard-Water Mineral Buildup
Minerals in the water can accumulate on aerators, cartridges, valves, and faucet surfaces. Heavy buildup can restrict flow, interfere with moving components, and make an older faucet more difficult to repair.
High Water Pressure
Excessive household water pressure can put additional stress on faucets, toilet valves, supply lines, water heaters, and other plumbing components. If repeated leaks or premature fixture failures suggest a pressure problem, we can check the home’s water pressure and determine whether the pressure-regulating system needs attention.
Loose or Deteriorated Connections
Not every faucet leak comes from inside the faucet. Supply lines, fittings, mounting hardware, and shutoff valves beneath the sink can loosen or deteriorate and allow water into the cabinet.
Corrosion or Age
Sometimes an older faucet has reached the point where repairing one component only exposes another problem. In those situations, replacement may be more practical than continuing to repair an aging fixture.
Should You Repair or Replace a Leaky Faucet?
A leaking faucet doesn’t automatically need to be replaced. Many faucets can be repaired by replacing the failed internal component.
Repair often makes sense when:
- The faucet is otherwise in good condition
- The correct replacement parts are available
- The body of the faucet isn’t badly corroded
- The repair cost is reasonable compared with replacement
Replacement may make more sense when:
- The faucet is heavily corroded or physically damaged
- Replacement parts are no longer available
- Several components are failing
- The fixture has recurring problems
- You already want to update the faucet
We’ll explain what we find and let you decide whether you’d rather repair the existing faucet or replace it. We don’t recommend replacing a fixture simply because a repair call is an opportunity to sell a new one.
Customer-Supplied Faucet Installation
Already purchased a faucet? We can install many customer-supplied kitchen and bathroom faucets as long as the fixture is appropriate for the sink and existing plumbing configuration.
During installation, we remove the existing faucet, inspect the accessible connections, install and secure the new fixture, reconnect the water supplies, and test the installation for proper operation and leaks.
If we find a problem such as a deteriorated shutoff valve or supply connection while the faucet is being replaced, we’ll explain it before performing additional work.
Why Choose Central Plumbing for Faucet Repair?
Central Plumbing Heating & Cooling is a locally owned, family-operated plumbing and HVAC company serving the Albuquerque area since 2009.
- Honest diagnosis: We identify the problem before recommending parts or replacement.
- No unnecessary upselling: If a faucet can reasonably be repaired, we’ll explain the repair option.
- Clear pricing: We discuss the work and pricing before moving forward.
- Experienced local plumbers: We work on plumbing fixtures and systems throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding area.
- Parts and labor warranty: Our service work includes a minimum 1-year parts and labor warranty.
- Free estimates: Free estimates are available for qualifying plumbing projects within our service area.
Whether you need a leaking faucet repaired, a new fixture installed, or help determining where water beneath a sink is coming from, we’ll give you a straightforward assessment and practical options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Faucet Repair
Can a dripping faucet usually be repaired?
Yes, many dripping faucets can be repaired. The exact repair depends on the faucet design and the failed component. Cartridges, seals, O-rings, seats, stems, and other internal components can wear over time. We inspect the faucet first to determine whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Why does my faucet still drip after I turn it off?
A faucet that continues dripping after it is shut off often has an internal component that is no longer sealing properly. A worn cartridge, seal, washer, O-ring, valve seat, or mineral buildup may be involved depending on the faucet design.
Why is water leaking from the base of my faucet?
Water around the base can come from an internal seal, cartridge, loose component, or another part of the faucet assembly. Water can also travel from another connection and make the source difficult to identify without inspection.
Can you install a faucet that I already purchased?
Yes, we can install many customer-supplied kitchen and bathroom faucets when the fixture is compatible with the existing sink and plumbing configuration.
Can high water pressure damage faucets?
Excessive water pressure can increase stress on faucet cartridges, seals, supply lines, valves, and other plumbing components. If there are signs of excessive pressure, checking the home’s water pressure can help identify whether a larger plumbing issue is contributing to repeated leaks.
Do you repair faucets in Rio Rancho as well as Albuquerque?
Yes. Central Plumbing Heating & Cooling provides faucet repair and plumbing services in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Placitas, and surrounding communities within our service area.
Schedule Faucet Repair in Albuquerque
Don’t let a dripping or leaking faucet continue wasting water or damaging the cabinet and surrounding materials. Central Plumbing Heating & Cooling provides professional faucet repair and replacement throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding area.
