Sink Repair

Boulder County Plumbing
(720) 202-4187

Use this coupon for: Kitchen sink repair, bathroom sink repair or any other sink repair related installation or service. Please print this coupon and give to the plumber upon arrival. – Thank you.

Hints For A Quick Kitchen Sink Repair

Calling out a professional plumber for a simple sink repair can end up costing a few dollars. The truth is that many kitchen basin faults can be fixed quite simply at home by yourself. Keep in mind that calling out a professional will mean that a trip charge will have to be paid.

It is always better to see if the problem can be easily fixed by the home owner first before picking up the telephone and dialing a plumber.The cost for having a basin repaired can mount up to quite a large amount. Common leaks and such can usually be easily rectified easily by the owner.

Leaks from the base of the faucet, and also leaks from the spout of a tap can easily be fixed.

These are two very different problems that require different solutions.

This particular tip is for a leak form the base of the tap. This leak can be resolved quite quickly by the owner. The most important step to take before undertaking this task is to make sure that the mains water is turned off. The stopcock or Tap can usually be found somewhere inside of the kitchen.

Once the mains water has stopped, empty the rest of the water by turning on the kitchen faucet. The next step in this process is to remove the tap from the sink. This can be done by either turning the whole tap with the hands, or using some sort of wrench. Look out in case it causes any damage to the base.

The O ring will now need to be removed and checked for any cracks or tell tale signs of wear.

There is a very high chance that it will have to be replaced regardless. These washers are usually sold in packs in a DIY store and do not cost much money.

Make sure that all the parts go back together properly and also check that the tap does not get overtightened when screwing it back on.

That is all there is too it, and there was no huge bill at the end to pay either.

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