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Faucets are common elements both inside and outside of any home in Crowley, TX. Our plumbing company has in-depth knowledge of which type of faucet will work best for your home or office space. If you think your faucets may need an upgrade or if you are worried about them leaking and needing repairs, a plumber can help.
We have faucets and accessories to suit every need, whether you’re looking for us to repair an existing faucet that’s leaking, dripping, stripped, and faulty, a plumber can assess your existing faucets and help you to decide what to do next. Don’t let that constant dripping from the bathroom sink keep you up at night, or the small leak under the sink develop into a much larger problem. Our team has the tools and expertise necessary to repair your damaged faucet, allowing you to sleep peacefully once again.
Most faucets are pretty durable and can last a decade or more. The durability of your faucet does depend on certain factors, such as how frequently it’s used and how hard your water is. Faucets that are exposed to hard water will degrade quicker than faucets exposed to soft water, but this is, unfortunately, an unavoidable factor in most Crowley, TX, homes. Many homeowners look to replacing faucets for aesthetic reasons when remodeling; it’s not just something to consider when faced with a leaky faucet.
Here are just some of the reasons you might be considering asking a plumber to replace your faucets:
- Faucets more than ten years old
- You think the repairs might be expensive or difficult
- Valves look worn, old or discolored
- Faucets are cracked
- Internal parts are in such poor condition that necessary washer replacements won’t fix the problem
- The design doesn’t match the aesthetics of your remodel
Sometimes o ring and washer replacements aren’t the long-term solutions you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a more permanent solution to your faucet troubles, it might be worth considering the replacement of the entire faucet. Particularly true if an assessment of the damage by a qualified plumber indicates that repairs may cost more than the price of a new faucet. We can repair or replace faucets at your request; it’s your choice. At Benjamin Franklin, we provide you with all the options available to consider when looking at the replacement of faucets.
There are several options that you can consider when looking at replacement faucets:
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Compression Faucets
Compression faucets are often found in older homes and commonly used in utility sinks. Compression valves are a low-cost option, making faucets and fixtures containing these valves less expensive than others. They’re also easy to install and repair, making them a great choice if you’re a confident DIY-er that may want to look into making your own repairs in the future.
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Ball Faucets
Ball faucets are most commonly used in kitchen sinks. They have quite a few internal parts and are relatively simple to use. Moving the handle up and down will turn the water flow on and off, and it’s relatively easy to vary the intensity of water flow. There are no washers on these types of faucets, which can be seen as an advantage because washers are typically a component that will require replacement in the future.
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Cartridge Faucets
These faucets are the most commonly used in bathroom sinks. Cartridge faucets can either be single-handled or double-handled. Cartridge faucets are one of the most common faucets available on the market. They can be slightly more expensive than compression or ball faucets, but they are less prone to developing leaks. When they do develop leaks, they are still relatively simple to repair, so your plumber can get your faucet repaired in almost no time at all if there’s ever a part that needs replacing.
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Disc Faucets
Disc faucets come in the most modern designs and need fewer repairs than other types of faucets listed here. At Benjamin Franklin, we can provide ceramic disc faucets, a hard-wearing choice that looks great in modern bathrooms, kitchens, and utility rooms. With these faucets, you don’t need to worry about the deterioration of rubber washers, and any faucets provided by a professional from Benjamin Franklin all have a lifetime warranty.
Another factor to consider is that older faucets typically have flow rates of between 3-5 gallons a minute. Most modern faucets don’t use more than 2.5 gallons per minute, and a much slower flow rate can reduce the cost of your water bill. A professional can either install aerators to slow down the water flow or install newer, modern faucets. You might even want to look into faucets with built-in motion sensors like what you see in public restrooms. They are slightly more expensive to install but considered a long-term investment that can dramatically reduce water bills.
If you have any questions or need any additional help deciding whether to opt for repair or full replacement of faucets in your home, a plumber will be happy to assist you. Don’t hesitate to call us! Our Crowley, TX plumbers are fully trained on the installation, repair, and replacement of all faucets that we service, and will happily talk you through the product selection process if you wish to replace your faucet. Alternatively, our team of experts is also capable of handling everything from basic to complex repairs, including o ring, washer, and cartridge replacements, or cleaning or replacing aerators.
In some cases, it will be better to make a small repair, for example, if it’s just an o-ring or a washer that’s worn down. A small leak doesn’t have to mean a big issue, and a plumber will be happy to talk through the repairs or replacement process, depending on which avenue you want to pursue.
To schedule faucet repair or replacement, contact the plumbers at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Crowley, TX. We are here to help at any time.