Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation
Free a stuck disposal, stop a leak beneath the sink or install a replacement.
Fixtures and appliances
Emergency Faucet and Sink Repair in Avondale, AZ
A steady drip, a spray from the handle or water under the cabinet should not wait. Call, describe the problem and the dispatcher connects you with a plumber who repairs and replaces faucets and sink plumbing.
Close the small stop valves under the sink by turning them clockwise if water is leaking from the cabinet.
Common faucet and sink problems
- Dripping faucetA worn cartridge, washer or seat.
- Leak under the sinkA loose connection or a failed supply line.
- Slow drainA clog in the trap or branch line.
Stop the water quickly
Look under the sink for two small valves and turn them clockwise. If they do not close or are missing, shut off the main water valve for the house.
Dry the cabinet floor and look for damaged wood or mold.
Why faucets drip
Inside the faucet, a cartridge, washer or valve seat wears out. Hard water speeds that up by leaving scale on moving parts.
A drip wastes more water than it seems, and it can stain the sink.
Cost
What sets faucet and sink pricing
Faucet and sink repairs range from a washer to a full replacement.
Ask whether the quote includes the faucet, new supply lines and disposal of the old one.
In Avondale
Hard water spots and aerators
Avondale water is hard, and scale clogs aerators and cartridges. Soaking an aerator in vinegar often restores flow.
If scale is a constant problem, a softener may help. Read the softener page for options.
Leaks under the sink
The usual sources are compression nuts on supply lines, the drain slip joints and the garbage disposal connection. A tightened nut or new washer may fix it.
A supply line with a bulge or rust should be replaced. Braided lines can fail with age.
Replacing a faucet
Replace a faucet when parts are no longer available, the finish is failing or you want a different style. Bring the sink hole count and any model number.
The plumber disconnects the old faucet, installs the new one, checks for leaks and tests the aerator.
Signs you may need this
Faucet and sink warning signs
These point to a repair.
Before the faucet visit
Empty the cabinet under the sink and close the stop valves. Put a bowl under any drip.
Take a photo
A photo of the faucet and the label or model helps the plumber bring the right parts.
How a faucet or sink is checked
The plumber checks the handle and spout, tests the stop valves and inspects the supply lines and drain connections.
They then tell you whether a part, a supply line or the faucet itself needs to change.
Repair or replace
A new cartridge often ends a drip. A failing finish or discontinued parts favor replacement.
See garbage disposal repair if the leak is near the disposal.
Related fixture work
Drain Cleaning & Unclogging
Clear slow or blocked drains in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or main line and find out what caused the clog.
Water Softener Installation & Repair
Fit a softener to tame hard water, or revive one that has stopped regenerating.
Common questions
Answers about faucet and sink
Most drips come from a worn cartridge, washer or valve seat.
Yes. Shut the stop valves and call so the cabinet does not rot.
Parts are often available for quality faucets. Cheap or old faucets may be better replaced.
Scale in the aerator or a clogged cartridge is common.
Cost depends on the part and the fixture. Ask for a quote before work.
Call the 24/7 line. The dispatcher can tell you what arrival is possible.
Ask the dispatcher. Tell them the brand and model.
No, it is a drain issue. See drain cleaning.
Leak under the sink?
Close the stop valves and call. The dispatcher will line up a plumber.