Faucet & Toilet Repair in Kennewick, WA
Hard water is part of life in the Tri-Cities, and it's tough on plumbing fixtures. Minerals build up in aerators, cartridges and shower valves, toilet flappers and fill valves wear out faster, and white crust collects on everything. Homes on wells in Finley, West Richland and Benton City can have it even worse, sometimes with sediment that clogs fixtures. Older homes in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland add worn shutoff valves, aging supply lines and toilets that rock on old flanges, while newer homes often came with builder-grade fixtures that are starting to drip and run after a few years. Small leaks waste water and money and can quietly damage cabinets and floors.
We repair and replace faucets, toilets and the parts that go with them. We replace cartridges and washers to stop drips, rebuild or replace toilet tank parts to stop running and phantom flushing, fix wobbly toilets by resetting them on a new wax ring and flange repair where needed, and replace worn shutoff valves and supply lines. When a fixture is worn out, our licensed plumbers handle the connections for a new kitchen or bathroom faucet, a new toilet or a new garbage disposal. We choose parts that hold up to hard water, clean out aerators and check for leaks before we leave.
What this covers
- Dripping faucet cartridge and washer repair
- Kitchen and bathroom faucet replacement
- Running toilet and fill valve repair
- Toilet reset and replacement with new wax ring
- Shutoff valve and supply line replacement
- Garbage disposal repair and replacement
- Shower valve cartridge and trim replacement
- Aerator cleaning and hard-water descaling
- Leak checks and cleanup
How a faucet & toilet repair visit usually goes
Find the Problem
We check the fixture, the valves and supply lines, and look for leaks and hard-water damage.
Repair or Replace
We repair worn parts or remove the old fixture and install the new one with fresh connections.
Check for Leaks
We turn the water back on, run the fixture and check every connection for drips and proper flow.
Clean Up
We clean the work area, haul away old parts and fixtures, and leave everything working.
Hard water shapes a lot of our plumbing decisions in the Tri-Cities. We recommend faucets with ceramic disc cartridges that hold up better to minerals, braided stainless supply lines rather than plastic, and quarter-turn shutoff valves that won't seize after years of mineral buildup. We also show homeowners how to clean aerators and showerheads so they keep flowing well. If you have a water softener, we make sure new fixtures are connected correctly to the softened lines, and if you're on a well, we'll keep an eye out for sediment or pressure issues that could be worth investigating further.
What shapes the price in Kennewick
Faucet and toilet repair cost depends on the fixture and the problem. A new flapper or faucet cartridge goes in fast. Rebuilding a toilet tank, resetting a toilet or replacing several shutoff valves takes longer. Replacing a faucet, toilet or disposal costs more because of the fixture itself and the extra labor, and older homes may need new valves or supply lines along with the new fixture. Hard-to-find parts for older fixtures can add time. Handling several plumbing items in one visit is the most economical way to go.
Neighbors often ask
Why does my toilet keep running?
The usual causes are a worn flapper, a fill valve that won't shut off or a chain that's too long or tangled. Hard water speeds up the wear on all of those parts. We diagnose which part is failing and replace it, or rebuild the tank with new parts if several are worn. Left alone, a toilet that runs all day quietly pours a surprising amount of water down the drain, so it pays to get it fixed soon.
Is it worth repairing my faucet, or should I replace it?
If the faucet is a good quality model and the problem is a worn cartridge or seal, a repair usually makes sense. If it's an older or builder-grade faucet with corrosion, mineral damage or parts that are hard to find, replacement is often the better value. We'll tell you honestly which way makes sense.
Can you replace my garbage disposal?
Yes. Our licensed plumbers handle the connections for new disposals, including the drain and dishwasher connections and the electrical hookup. We'll help you choose a disposal that fits your sink and your kitchen use.
My shower barely has any pressure. Is it the hard water?
Often, yes. Mineral buildup can clog showerheads, cartridges and the small passages in valves. We remove and clean or replace the showerhead, check the cartridge and flush the valve. If the pressure problem is throughout the house, it may be something bigger, and we'll tell you what we find.
Can you fix a toilet that rocks?
Yes. A rocking toilet usually means a failed wax seal or a damaged flange. We pull the toilet, repair or replace the flange, install a new wax ring and reset the toilet so it's solid. Fixing it early prevents leaks that can damage the subfloor.
Can you install a water softener loop or a filter under the sink?
We can install under-sink filters and reverse osmosis units with their own faucet, which many Tri-Cities homeowners add because of the hard water and the taste. Our licensed plumbers make the connections to the cold line and drain, mount the unit so the filters are easy to change, and check for leaks before we leave. For a whole-house softener, we'll look at whether a softener loop was plumbed in when the house was built, which is common in newer homes, and talk through the options for connecting a unit there.
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