A dripping faucet wastes the water and the patience. The cartridge or the washer swap fixes most drips.
The drip
A steady drip means the seal inside the faucet has worn. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the drip is the sign.
The shutoff
Turn off the supply valves under the sink first. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the shutoff is the safety.
The cap
Remove the handle cap and the screw to lift the handle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the cap is the access.
The cartridge
Pull the cartridge and the match it at the store. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the match is the part.
The install
Install the new cartridge and the reassemble the handle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the install is the fix.
The test
Open the valves and the test for the drip-free flow. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Decatur, the test is the proof.
The call
Faucet still dripping? Call 888-217-3585 and Decatur, IL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Decatur pro for the fix.
Plumbing in Decatur: what to know
In Decatur, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Macon County — from Mount Zion, Clinton and Monticello to ZIP codes like 62523, 62521, 62526 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Decatur?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Decatur, IL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Decatur.