FAUCETS AND SINK FIXTURES

An Introduction to Faucet Care

When Is It Necessary To Replace My Faucet?

Faucets are great when it comes to getting water from them, but after awhile, they may stop working, become damaged, leak or even break. Once your faucet begins to give you problems, it may be necessary to replace it entirely. Some homes have cheaply made faucets, which are easy to rust, and they may easily become damaged. After using the knobs or handles for a while, these handles and knobs may become rusted, weak, or even break off. Once your faucet has too many problems to fix, then it needs to be replaced.Any faucet that has excessive rust around it or on it, also needs replacing for health issues.

You always want to keep your faucet in the best condition possible, but maybe you’ve moved into a home where the faucet had been there for many years. If your faucet is already too old, then you may want to consider replacing it. There are many parts in a faucet that can be replaced or repaired, but sometimes replacing the entire faucet is the only option. If your faucet is constantly leaking, even after you’ve patched it up, then a replacement faucet will be needed.

What Are Some Signs Of Damage?

You can tell if a faucet is damaged, by the way it functions. If it’s hard to turn the handles or knobs, then this is a sign of damage. If you turn the knobs, and no water is coming out, then it’s damaged. Leaking faucets, whether they are on or off, mean that the faucet has damage, and it will need replacement. If you have a faucet that is excessively rusty, this can get into the water you are collecting from the faucet, and if you drink it, it can be a health hazard. Rusty faucets should always be replaced, especially if its rusting around the nozzle.

How Can I Avoid My Faucet From Being Broken In The Future?

As long as you care for your faucet, it can last for many years. Do regular ​

​maintenance, by cleaning and repairing any parts that need it, over the course of the faucets lifetime. If you find that the faucet needs a replacement knob or handle, then replace it with genuine parts only. Caring for your faucet, as well as maintaining it, will allow you to have it for many years.

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