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. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the drip is the sign.
The shutoff
Turn off the supply valves under the sink first. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the shutoff is the safety.
The cap
Remove the handle cap and the screw to lift the handle. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the cap is the access.
The cartridge
Pull the cartridge and the match it at the store. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the match is the part.
The install
Install the new cartridge and the reassemble the handle. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the install is the fix.
The test
Open the valves and the test for the drip-free flow. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Surprise, the test is the proof.
The call
Faucet still dripping? Call 888-217-3585 and Surprise Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Surprise pro for the fix.
Plumbing in Surprise: what to know
In Surprise, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Maricopa County — from El Mirage, Youngtown and Peoria to ZIP codes like 85387, 85374, 85388 — 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 Surprise?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Surprise Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Surprise.