Faucet & Sink Repair in Hamilton, OH
Faucet and sink repair in Hamilton, OH fixes drips, leaks under the sink, low flow at one tap, stiff handles and failed shutoff valves, plus installation of new faucets. Most of these jobs are about one worn part.
A single drip can waste many gallons a week, and a slow leak inside a cabinet can rot the base before anyone notices. Call (513) 796-9381.
What usually fails in a faucet
Most modern faucets use a cartridge or ceramic disc to control flow. When the cartridge wears, the faucet drips from the spout or leaks around the handle. Older two-handle faucets use rubber washers and seats that wear the same way.
Low flow at one faucet but not the others usually points to a clogged aerator or cartridge screen. Unscrew the aerator at the tip and rinse it. If mineral or grit is packed inside, that is the problem.
Leaks under the sink
| Where it drips | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Supply line nut | Loose connection or worn braided line | Tighten or replace the supply line. |
| Shutoff valve stem | Old multi-turn valve packing | Replace with a quarter-turn valve. |
| Drain trap joints | Loose or worn slip washers | Reset or replace the trap. |
| Faucet base | Failed faucet seal or cracked body | Reseal or replace the faucet. |
| Disposal | Failed disposal seal | See disposal repair. |
If the leak is coming from the disposal itself, our garbage disposal repair page covers it.
Old shutoff valves are worth replacing
Many older Hamilton homes still have the original multi-turn shutoff valves under sinks and toilets. After decades of sitting open, they often will not close, or they start leaking the moment someone turns them. That becomes a problem at the worst time, in an emergency.
The Ohio Plumbing Code, based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), expects fixtures such as sinks and toilets to have their own supply shutoff valves. Replacing old ones with quarter-turn valves during a faucet repair costs little and means you can shut water off at that fixture without going to the basement. It is a small upgrade that pays off the first time something leaks.
Installing a new faucet
- Measure the sink holes before buying, since faucets fit one, two, three or four holes.
- Check that the new faucet fits the counter thickness.
- Replace old supply lines with new braided ones.
- Test for leaks under the sink with the water running for several minutes.
If a sink drains slowly after the faucet work, the issue is the drain, not the faucet. See drain cleaning.
Laundry tubs and utility sinks
Basement laundry tubs in older Hamilton homes often take the washing machine discharge as well as their own faucet. Lint collects in the trap and the drain line below it, and the faucet itself sees heavy use. A simple lint catcher on the washer hose saves the drain, and replacing a worn utility faucet costs far less than the water it wastes.
Faucet and sink work in Hamilton and nearby
We repair and install faucets in ZIP codes 45011, 45013 and 45015. Homes in Trenton call for the same stuck shutoff valves in older houses.
What faucet and sink repair costs depends on
Most of these repairs are quick. These factors change the price.
- Repair or replace the faucet.
- Cartridge availability for your brand and model.
- Shutoff valve replacement if the old valves are seized.
- Access in tight cabinets or pedestal sinks.
- Timing of the visit.
Faucet wear is maintenance and not covered. Sudden damage from a burst supply line may be covered, so inspect braided lines every few years.
Want your real number? Call (513) 796-9381 and describe what you are seeing.
Dripping faucet or leaking sink? We can fix it.
Call (513) 796-9381Faucet and sink questions
A worn cartridge, washer or seat. Replacing that part usually fixes it.
If parts are available and the body is sound, yes. If the body is corroded or parts are discontinued, replacement makes more sense.
Usually a clogged aerator or cartridge screen at that faucet.
If they are stiff or leak when turned, yes. Quarter-turn valves are a small, worthwhile upgrade.
Yes. Measure the sink holes first to make sure it fits.