Faucet & Sink Repair in Hollywood, FL
Faucet and sink repair in Hollywood, FL fixes drips, weak flow, loose handles and leaks under the cabinet, and replaces fixtures that are past saving. Call (954) 697-4920 and the price is stated before work begins.
- Drips, leaks and weak flow
- Kitchen and bath
- Price before work
Common Problems
Six Faucet and Sink Problems and What They Mean
Steady drip
Worn cartridge or seal. A small leak wastes water every day.
Weak flow
Scale in the aerator or a partly closed supply valve.
Loose or stiff handle
A worn cartridge or set screw.
Water under the sink
A supply line, a valve or the trap.
Low pressure on hot only
Sediment in the heater or a clogged hot-side line.
Cloudy or rust-colored water
Corroded pipe or a disturbed line. Check other taps.
Local Water
How South Florida Water Wears Out Faucets
Hollywood's water is drawn from the Biscayne Aquifer, a limestone formation. The city treats it with lime and ferric chloride to reduce hardness and color, but dissolved minerals can still leave scale on aerators, cartridges and showerheads.
Scale shortens the life of a faucet and clogs its screens. Cleaning aerators every few months and replacing cartridges when they start to drip keeps a fixture working longer.
Salt air near the beach corrodes finishes, especially on outdoor fixtures and hose bibs.
Water under the cabinet right now?
Close the valves and call. A bucket under the trap buys time.
Repair or Replace
When to Fix and When to Replace the Faucet
| Situation | Likely best choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet under ten years, one drip | Repair the cartridge | Inexpensive and quick |
| Corroded or pitted finish | Replace | Finish will keep failing |
| Parts discontinued | Replace | Repair parts hard to find |
| Several leaks in a year | Replace | Repairs have stopped paying off |
| Remodeling the kitchen or bath | Replace with the new fixture | Matches the new design |
Under The Sink
What to Do Under a Leaking Sink
- Dry the cabinet floor and run water to see where the drip appears first.
- Look at both supply line connections and the shutoff valves.
- Check the P-trap joints, which can loosen over time. The Florida Building Code, Plumbing, built on the International Plumbing Code (IPC), calls for a shutoff valve at each fixture, so know where yours are.
- Look at the disposal connections if there is one, since a leak there can mimic a faucet leak.
Why It Matters Here
Humidity Turns a Small Leak Into Mold
Cabinet bases are particle board, and South Florida humidity keeps them damp. A slow drip under a sink can swell the panel and grow mold within weeks, long before a stain appears on the floor.
If you see a swollen cabinet base or smell mustiness, check for a leak. When the source is unclear, leak detection testing separates a fixture leak from a wall or slab leak. Disposal connections can also leak, covered under garbage disposal repair and installation.
Miramar homes vary widely in age, and the Miramar page explains what we check by decade.
Replacing It
Choosing a Replacement Faucet That Will Last
Start with the number of holes in the sink or counter, because that sets which faucets fit. Then look at the cartridge, since ceramic disc cartridges resist wear better in mineral-heavy water, and at the finish, which should be rated for daily wiping.
WaterSense-labeled bathroom faucets flow at no more than 1.5 gallons per minute, which cuts water use without much change at the sink. Ask the installer to reuse your shutoff valves only if they are sound, and to replace them if they are stiff.
Around Hollywood
Faucets and Sinks Near the Coast and Inland
Salt air and mineral-heavy water both attack faucet finishes, and a coastal condo near Hollywood Beach often shows the damage first. Inland kitchens in Emerald Hills and Hollywood Hills more often show scale at the aerator.
A short visit usually tells whether a cartridge, a seat or the whole faucet needs replacing.
Pricing
What Shapes the Price of Faucet and Sink Work
Planned work gets a free estimate. Call (954) 697-4920 for a number.
Questions
Faucet and Sink Questions
A worn cartridge, washer or seal is the usual cause. Hard water speeds that wear, and the fix is a new cartridge or a replacement faucet.
A clogged aerator is the most common reason. Mineral scale collects in the screen, and soaking it in vinegar often restores flow.
It can be. A slow drip rots a cabinet base and feeds mold, especially in a humid climate. Check the supply lines, the shutoff valves and the trap.
Braided supply lines are commonly replaced every several years, and sooner if they bulge, rust or leak. A failed line can flood a kitchen.
Either. A faucet swap is usually quick, while a sink replacement involves the countertop, the drain and sometimes the disposal.
A slow sink drain may be a trap clog or a deeper line issue, and residential drain cleaning clears both.