A leaky faucet is a very serious problem. With a leaking faucet not only will you have water everywhere, but your water or energy bill will go up and it may cause serious damage to your flooring or even ceiling depending on what floor the leak is on. It may also cause damage to the structure of the building and cause mold to grow underneath your flooring. As you can see, a leaky faucet can cause many different serious problems. Rather than incurring the costs of all these repairs, you should just get your faucet fixed when you first notice the leak. But, before you call a professional Louisville plumber, you should look around to see if you can diagnose the problem yourself. This does not mean you will be able to fix it, but it will help the plumber get your job done quicker and easier.
First, you should check underneath the sink. Is there water dripping from the pipes or is there even a puddle of water sitting in the cabinet? This would mean that the pipes themselves are leaking. If this is the case then you most likely have some broken seals or maybe even some worn out washers. If this is the case then the plumber would have to take all of the pipes out and put completely new seals on them so that the leaking can stop. While the plumber is down there you should make sure that the washers are also ok. Washers can also start to get worn out and may not even be properly installed. These could also be the cause of the leak.
Another place you want to look is if you have a spray hose on your sink. If so, you should check the hose to make sure there are no tiny crack or tears. All of these things can cause leakage. These cracks or tears are most likely caused by overstretching the hose while using it. This is quite an easy fix and you may be able to do it yourself. All you must do is purchase the correct size hose and replace the old one with the new one. If you do not feel like you can replace it yourself you can always call a residential plumber to provide plumbing services in your area. They will be able to come over with a new hose and replace your old one fairly quickly.
The last thing you should think about is if you have hard water coming out of your faucets. If so, then you may have a mineral buildup. These mineral buildups may cause small leaks in the sprayer. If this is the case then you have a few options. If the buildup is very bad then you may just want to replace the sprayer completely so you have a fresh start. If the buildup is minimal, but just enough to cause a leak then you should clean it out with a green cleaner.
