Faucet Installation & Repair in Jupiter, FL

There is a long list of issues that can lead to water pressure problems, such as:

• Closed valves: If any of the valves in a home’s plumbing system (main shutoff valve, inline valves, water meter valve) have been accidentally closed (even partially closed), it can result in low water pressure.
• Clogged aerators: The aerator controls the flow rate of the water that comes out of a water faucet. It is a screen that is positioned at the end of the faucet’s spout. Over time, the aerator can become clogged with deposits in the water, like hard water and other minerals, and as a result, the water exits the faucet slowly.
• Low flow showerheads: These types of showerheads are designed to help conserve water. However, as they age, they can start conserving too much water due to wear and tear, which leads to lower water pressure.
• Broken water lines and pipe leaks: If a water pipe feeding a faucet corrodes, becomes clogged, or develops a leak, the faucet’s water pressure will likely suffer.
• Damaged water heaters: If only the hot water pressure is low, there’s a good chance that a broken water heater is the culprit.
• Clogged showerheads: Similar to what happens to an aerator over time, showerheads can become clogged with hard water and other debris, causing the water flow from the showerhead to be slowed significantly.
• Faulty PRVs: A pressure-reducing valve (PRV) controls the pressure of the water entering a home’s plumbing system. A PRV that needs to be adjusted or replaced could be the cause of several water pressure problems, including sporadic, high, and low water pressure.
• Bad mixing valves: This part is only in faucets or showers that have one handle to control both hot and cold water. The mixing valve is what enables the handle to switch between high pressure, low pressure, hot water, and cold water. If it is damaged or wears out, it can cause water pressure and water temperature problems.
• Broken cartridge valves: The cartridge valve is what opens to let water flow out of a faucet or shower and what closes when we turn off a shower/faucet. If a cartridge valve becomes corroded, clogged, or damaged, a faucet’s/shower’s water pressure could drop quickly.

How Do I Know If My Faucet or Shower Cartridge Is Bad?

Notice your bathroom or kitchen faucet leaking or making strange noises when you use it? Has the water pressure been weakening a bit more every time you wash your hands, do the dishes, or take a shower? Having a difficult time turning your shower handle on or off? Then, unfortunately, there may be a problem with one or more of your home’s faucet or shower valve cartridges. Good news is replacing the bad shower cartridges or faucet valves will usually solve the problem. Bad news is if the faucet cartridges or shower valves have been problematic for a while, they may have caused other issues that will have to be repaired before your plumbing will work properly again.

For instance, faucet and shower cartridges are part of the interior of the valve. If only the cartridge is damaged and gets replaced, then the shower or faucet should work great. However, if another part of the valve, such as the exterior valve assembly, was damaged as well, then that’s a more serious issue. In some situations, the exterior valve assembly (and the pipes it’s connected to) can rust and/or corrode. If this happens, the valve assembly and water pipes will probably need to be replaced (in addition to the shower valve cartridge).

How Do I Know When to Replace a Faucet?

Whether your faucets are not working properly or you just have a new look in mind, there are all sorts of reasons to replace old faucets. 

Generally, if a homeowner is replacing a faucet because it’s not working right, it is due to one or more of the following:

• Water damage/leak under the sink or at the base of the faucet
• The faucet handles are hard to turn, squeak, or are broken
• Faucet drips
• Instead of a smooth stream, water sputters from the faucet
• Faucet is rusting
• The faucet makes clicking, screeching, or clanking noises

Replacing a faucet is an excellent time to remodel a bathroom or kitchen or upgrade to a higher quality faucet, such as a touchless or smart faucet.

Are Touchless Faucets Worth It?

Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to touch a kitchen or bathroom faucet to wash your hands, clean an apple, or do the dishes? No more hands touching faucet handles, dirtying them up, and leaving germs behind. If this sounds like a dream come true, a set of hands-free or smart faucets could be the perfect fit for your home.

Touchless and smart faucets have become more popular for residential use in the last few years and for good reason. Smart showers have also gained popularity in recent years. 

Smart showers and hands-free/smart faucets provide several benefits, including:

• Touchless
• Easier to keep clean and sanitary
• Voice control
• Smartphone app
• Alerts for issues like a pipe leak or broken water heater
• Monitor and control water system while away from home
• More precise control of water temperature, water pressure, and water usage

When you need Jupiter faucet installation or repair, DiMartino Plumbing LLC is ready to get started immediately! Call (561) 933-5212 now to begin.