![]() A Faucet that’s dripping into the sink, shower basin, or bathtub can result in costly water loss and a faucet that’s dripping under a sink or behind a wall can quickly result in water damage and mold growth. However, if you have a leaking faucet, waiting can cost you money as well. One good thing, though, this can be fixed easily and inexpensively without having to call the plumber. Not only does it lead to water wastage, the dripping or leaking can also be annoying. Water can then trickle along the pipe and drip inside the wall. A leaking bathtub spout is one of the most common problems homeowners encounter when it comes to the bathroom. Second, the threads inside the spout can crack or corrode where the spout screws onto the pipe. Generally, a plumber will only give you an estimate for their labor, not the parts because the cost of a faucet can vary so much from one model to another.įor this reason, some homeowners may decide to put off having their faucet repaired. Bathtub spouts can go bad in three ways: First, the tub spout diverter can wear out so it no longer blocks the water flow and sends water to the shower head. If a local plumber gives you an estimate for how much a faucet repair service will be, find out what that includes because the cost of the faucet itself typically not included. Kitchen faucets and shower faucets tend to be much more expensive than bathroom faucets or bathtub faucets because they have more options. ![]() The location of the faucet will also affect the cost. Nicer faucets (premium finishes, additional functionality, specialty components, etc.) will be more expensive than their more basic counterparts. Obviously, in that scenario the replacement cost will depend on what kind of replacement faucet you put in. Solution: Contact a plumber to inspect the faucet and check the valve seat. Over time, minerals in the water can cause the seat to corrode, creating a leak around the handle. Many faucets have internal parts that simply cannot be fixed if they break, requiring a faucet replacement if there’s a failure. The valve seat is found at the base of the faucet handle and is used to control the flow of water. However, in most cases, a professional plumber won’t be able to give you an estimate for how much a faucet repair will be without getting their hands dirty and figuring out what’s wrong first. Some plumbers have flat rates for simple fixes that they can quote you for “best case scenario” fixes, so if budget is a big concern, you can inquire about this before scheduling an appointment. If it’s just a small part like a washer that needs to be replaced, the repair can be as little as a trip charge and a $1 part, but if the faucet is irreparably broken, it may need to be entirely replaced. ![]() The cost to fix a leaking faucet can have a wide range depending on what’s actually wrong with the faucet.
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