Faucet Repair and Installation Services San Francisco, CA

The most common causes of leaky faucets are small, faulty parts within them: loose o-rings, deteriorated valve seats, or broken washers. Sometimes, though, your home’s water pressure could be contributing to the issue. If you have a leaky or dripping faucet, call a plumbing pro to determine the source of the problem!

In most cases, yes! After years of use, your sink’s plumbing can buildup hair, soap scum, and minerals from hard water, which can all affect your bathroom sink. Of course, if replacing the sink or faucets is the more cost-effective thing to do, we’ll tell you. Call George Salet Plumbing today if you’re experiencing any of these common bathroom sink plumbing problems:

• Leaks from faucets when you turn taps
• Low water pressure
• Corroded O-rings on hot and cold taps
• Clogged P-trap
• Unpleasant odors

The chrome thing on your sink that looks like an upside-down juice glass is an air gap fitting for your dishwasher. An air gap fitting is a fixture that prevents dirty water from entering your dishwasher through the drain line and contaminating the dishes placed there. It also works with your drain line to protect your potable drinking water.

Air gap fittings are not only extremely important, but also required by plumbing codes to be installed on your drains. This is because air gap fittings prevent contaminates from the drain line from flowing back into your water supply and mixing with water that you may use for drinking, showering, or washing dishes. The primary purpose for air gap fittings is to prevent what is called ‘back flow’.

Back flow occurs in your drains when you have a blockage in the drain that actually works as a suction mechanism to draw the waste from an appliance like the garbage disposal back into your drainage system. This means that waste that you thought was disposed of will be drawn back into your sink or dishwasher.

For example, if you have a blockage in your pipes due to the fact that you tried to put too much food down your garbage disposal, the discarded material may not have washed out of your drainage system. This situation may cause your water to back up into your sink or dishwasher because it has nowhere else to go. Properly installed air gap fittings will not only prevent this from happening, but will also allow you to use your water until you can call a licensed plumber to figure out what the problem is and have them fix it.

George Salet Plumbers are experts at working with clogged drains and can also recommend the right type of air gap fitting that you can use in your kitchen or even in your laundry room. There are many models to choose from, so it is always wise to talk to your local plumbing professionals for advice about air gap fittings.

How many sink holes that you need all depends on what faucets and appliances you intend to have installed in your kitchen. While there are kitchen faucets that only require 1 hole, generally a kitchen faucet with a plate at its base requires 3 holes. However, the more features that you want to have attached to your sink, the more sink holes you will need. If you are buying a new kitchen sink, the best thing to do is sit down and plan out what kind of conveniences you would like to enjoy in the kitchen.

For example, if you want a sprayer for your dishes, you will need an extra hole for it. Then, if you have a dishwasher you will need a hole for that as well. This is because 1 hole is required for the air gap. Accessories like a hot water dispenser or a water filter outlet will also require a hole for each appliance. As well, what sink couldn’t use a soap dispenser? That would be one more hole. As you can see, if you are planning on installing a new sink; these days, there are many more options than just installing a faucet that puts out hot and cold water.

Our suggestion is this: decide which faucets and appliances you would like and then discuss them with your local plumber. He is the best person to advise you about what kind of kitchen sinks are available for all of the features that will make sure that your kitchen sink is perfect for all of your needs. A licensed plumber can also install your sink properly and make sure that it meets with the local plumbing codes. As opposed to doing it all yourself, a licensed plumber will ensure that your sink will last for years to come and also provide you with a sink that will add value to your home.

Stainless steel sinks come in a wide selection of types and styles. However, the most important issue with stainless steel sinks is the thickness. This is because the sinks that are made from thicker stainless steel are much more durable. If you are buying a stainless steel sink, it may seem okay to go with the cheapest model, but in the long run, it will just have to be replaced as it gets scratched, vibrates and distorts.

The thickness of stainless steel sinks range from 18 gauge to 28 gauge, but here’s the confusing part. While you would think that 28 gauge would be the most heavy-duty sink available, it is actually made of the thinnest material. At George Salet Plumbing, we don’t recommend sinks thinner that 22 gauge; and there are several reasons why.

First of all, thinner sinks tend to vibrate. This means that if you are running a dishwasher, or have pipes with an uneven flow of water, you can actually feel the sink start a sort of humming. This leads to distortion and a general noise that at the very least is annoying. This is especially true when the garbage disposal is in use. Buying an 22 gauge to a 28 gauge stainless steel sink will not only prevent the vibration and distortion, but will also add value to your home. This is because a better quality stainless sink is also more scratch- resistant than their lighter weight counter-parts.

If you are unsure about which kind of stainless steel sink to buy, call your local plumber. This is a professional that knows stainless steel sinks and can help you make the right choice. The right stainless steel sink is easy to clean, doesn’t stain or scratch easily, and will stay looking new for a long time.

Many people want to know whether stainless steel or cast iron makes for a more durable sink. However, what you may not realize is that there are now many choices when it comes to the durable materials that kitchen sinks are made of these days. So, if you ask the question of whether to buy a stainless steel or cast iron sink, you are missing the boat on all of the other new materials that are available when it comes to kitchen and utility sinks.

Of course, stainless steel and cast iron are the most common kinds of sinks, but there are also sinks made of Corian, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Enameled steel, and Americast. Each one of these materials has its own pluses and minuses, all of which your local plumber can talk to you about.

However, before you talk to a plumber about buying a new sink, there are some things that you need to consider. For example, will you physically wash dishes in this sink, or are you buying it for your utility room? If you are buying the sink for a utility room, you will have to look at the size you need as well the finish that will stand up to the uses that you need it for. If the sink subject to abuse such as dropping dishes, knives, etc., then stainless steel and cast iron are more resistant to chipping than enameled steel.

Will the counter drain into the sink or will the sink sit on top of the counter? These are important questions, because these logistics have to do with how the sink that you choose will be installed.

If you need some help answering these questions, it is always wise call your plumber. This is because a plumbing professional will be able to help you choose a sink made of the materials that will last a lifetime and also add value to your home.

A widespread faucet is generally for larger sinks because it allows for more room between the faucet handles and spout than a centerset faucet.

Before you can understand what a widespread faucet is, you also need to understand what a centerset faucet is. A centerset faucet is usually used in a bathrooms and essentially functions as one unit. A centerset faucet takes up less space, and while it has hot and cold running water, it is generally set on the centerline of the sink.

The ‘Spread’ is the distance between the faucet mounting holes. Usually centersets are single or four inch spacing between holes, while a widespread is wider. Widespread hole spacings range from six to twelve inches and that is why it is call a widespread faucet.

If you’ve looked around the Internet, you will know that there are many faucet companies, and at George Salet Plumbing, we know them all. Give us a call, and we can talk to you about the advantages of centerset and widespread faucets.

Yes, we can fix almost any faucet. This is because we have been installing and repairing plumbing fixtures for over 30 years. So, if you have a faucet that you need repaired, we are the company to call. There are many different kinds of faucet repairs to perform, and we know how to work with every model. The parts may all be different, but the engineering is all the same. As you may know by now, there are different kinds of parts that make each faucet work, which means that there are also different ways to repair them.

No matter how it well it is designed and how beautiful it looks, a faucet is is simply a device that draws water from the local water supply. Having a plumber that not only knows how to fix these different kinds of faucets, but also has the parts available in their truck, is the key to getting a faucet repaired quickly. A good plumber can repair any faucet, no matter how decorative or beautiful it is. That is why, if you have an expensive faucet or sink that isn’t working, you will want to get it repaired right away to avoid further any further damage to it.

At George Salet Plumbing, we know that you may have either inherited or purchased a cartridge, disk, or ball operated faucet due to a new real estate purchase or renovation. As well, you may have reasons to get rid of your old faucets and replace them with new ones. If you are doing a home or condo renovation, the first thing that you will want is a kitchen and a bathroom that are not only functional, but luxurious. Purchasing cheap faucets from a home improvement center is easier, but the expertise of an experienced plumber will increase the value of your home. As well, the faucets purchased by a plumber will last much longer than those from a do-it-yourself home center.

Yes, wall sinks and corner sinks are still made! while the selection of colors and sizes are limited they are still very popular. There are replacement sinks that have the same physical dimensions but will accept modern faucets allowing you to keep the flavor of your home and have the convenience modern faucets.

I cannot get my bathroom sink drain to stop leaking, specifically from the doomed rubber gasket area where the threaded tailpiece comes through. The “plumber” at one of the big box stores told me that I couldn’t use a pop up drain assembly with the holes for an overflow if my sink doesn’t have an overflow? My sink is one of those inexpensive molded one piece vanity tops and does not have an overflow. He said I couldn’t use a pop up type drain as they are made for use with sinks with an overflow or it will certainly leak?

The gasket that connects to the bottom of the sink can be a tough repair, if the mating surface the gasket contacts against is rough or damaged the mating surface will have to be repaired or in extreme cases the sink replaced. Most bathroom sinks have overflows. The overflow is usually a small hole about one inch from the top of the bathroom sink. If your sink does not have a overflow there is many drain assembly available that can be installed as well as pop up drain assembly with some modifications.