There are many different types of kitchen faucet repair that can be done. If you’ve started experiencing leaking or clogging issues in your faucet, read on to learn more about the different options you have.
A lot of people only consider the repair option when their kitchen tap is completely blocked. There are other, less drastic ways that you can address the problem.
Bacteria
One of the most common culprits for leaking and clogging is bacteria. A poorly fitted or worn-out tap may lead to this happening. A water softener will also cause this problem as well as low water pressure.
The solution to keeping your water pressure up and your kitchen tap clear of bacteria is simple. All you need to do is replace a kitchen faucet. A water softener can only go so far, so it’s best to find a good water softener that not only replaces your kitchen tap but also deals with the bacteria as well.
If you want to take care of this issue yourself, you may want to call a professional plumber to do the work for you. This way, you can ensure the installation is done properly and there aren’t any hidden problems.
Gasket Issues
A less common issue is if your faucet is not coming out easily. A lot of times, the excess gasket that is meant to hold the faucet down won’t stay in place. This leaves you with a bigger problem.
Usually, the best solution is to cut out the tap that has the gasket broken. If this is your case, you should try cutting a hole in the gasket to get it out. You will have to be careful not to cut too much into the gasket or you will end up with a rather large hole in your new tap.
Clogged Faucet Stem
Another common problem that often needs a simple solution is a clogged faucet stem. You may know that this is a problem but don’t realize how much of a problem it really is until you actually have to deal with it. If you get a little frustrated while trying to get your sink fixed, then you’ve got an idea of how it can affect your sink water supply.
With all the water running down the drain hole in your sink, you can end up having to run the sink faucet harder and longer than normal to get the water to come up the drain hole. This can make for a stressful situation if you live alone or have multiple sinks and tubs in your home.
To resolve this issue, you need to figure out what caused the clog to happen in the first place. Next, you’ll need to remove the part of the stem that is clogged and dry it off. After drying it off, pour some baking soda into the drain hole to dissolve the hardened buildup and clean the kitchen tap.
As far as how to do this, you’ll just use a small bottle with a good spray bottle in it and spray a little baking soda into the drain hole and the valve stem of the faucet. Let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe it off with a towel.
If you don’t have much experience in doing these types of faucet repair, then you should bring someone who does. This is going to be a delicate repair that needs to be done properly or you could wind up with a clogged sink tap that you’ll never be able to use again.