Picking out, repairing or installing a tub faucet can be time-consuming and tricky to get right. A lot goes into bathroom plumbing, and a bathtub faucet is no exception. When installing a tub faucet, it is important to ensure the tub tap is the right type of faucet for the tub. If repairs to the tap are needed, it is necessary to ensure they are properly done so as to avoid water damage elsewhere within the home.
Tub Faucet Repairs
Your tub faucet works hard, but doesn’t always work correctly. It’s important you recognize the common faucet issues that can occur. A slow leak or drip is quite common as is low water pressure.
Slow Leak – Dripping water when the tap is turned off can be annoying, and it will also increase your water bill. There are a variety of things that can cause a water leak or drip in a faucet. It can be a worn or damaged washer, or there could be other issues at hand. This is why it is important to have an experienced plumber come and take a look.
Faucet Clog – If your water pressure is low, or the water is discolored you may have a blockage in your tap.
New Faucet Installations
Choosing a new tub faucet can be fun, but with so many types on the market, it is important you choose the right model. There are a variety of types of faucets that will depend on your plumbing and bathtub configuration. These include:
- Deck mounted
- Wall mounted
- Tub mounted
- Floor mounted
Within these mount configurations will also be the style of tap itself. Is it a single hole or a double hole? Is there an attached sprayer needed?
Once you have determined the type of faucet you need, you will start looking at styles, color and brands. It can be daunting. When you are doing a new faucet install, you want to be sure you are getting the highest quality for your budget. Our professional plumbers recommend quality brands that stand the test of time. We have worked with and seen a variety of faucets in your years of work and are happy to help you pick the right new faucet for your tub.
For tub faucet repairs or installation in the Mesquite, Texas area, contact Moore’s Plumbing. Our team is experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable and looks forward to getting the job done quickly and right. Call us at 972-342-3709 for a free in home estimate.
