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. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the drip is the sign.
The shutoff
Turn off the supply valves under the sink first. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the shutoff is the safety.
The cap
Remove the handle cap and the screw to lift the handle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the cap is the access.
The cartridge
Pull the cartridge and the match it at the store. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the match is the part.
The install
Install the new cartridge and the reassemble the handle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the install is the fix.
The test
Open the valves and the test for the drip-free flow. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Joplin, the test is the proof.
The call
Faucet still dripping? Call 888-217-3585 and Joplin Plumbing Experts will match you with a Joplin pro for the fix.
Plumbing in Joplin: what to know
In Joplin, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Jasper County — from Webb City, Carl Junction and Carthage to ZIP codes like 64801, 64804, 64841 — 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 Joplin?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Joplin Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Joplin.