Faucet & Fixture Repair
Stop the Drip for Good
Fitchet Plumbing handles faucet repair, fixture replacement, garbage disposal installation, and hose bib service in Severna Park, MD (ZIP 21146). Hard water from Chesapeake Bay watershed treatment accelerates the failure of faucet cartridges and aerators in Severna Park homes — mineral deposits are the most common cause of dripping faucets and reduced fixture flow. Flat-rate pricing. MD License #70218. Call (667) 644-3080.
Common Faucet and Fixture Problems in Severna Park Homes
For related service information, see water softener prevents hard water scale on faucets.
Hard water mineral scale takes a heavy toll on residential fixtures throughout the Severna Park area. Here is what we service most frequently.
Dripping Faucet
A faucet that drips at one drop per second wastes approximately 3,000 gallons of water per year. In most cases the cause is a worn cartridge, O-ring, or ceramic disc — the internal components that control water flow. Hard water mineral deposits accelerate wear on these components in Severna Park homes. Cartridge replacement is a straightforward repair.
Reduced Flow
Clogged aerators (the screen at the tip of the faucet) are the most common cause of reduced flow — mineral deposits from Severna Park’s hard water accumulate in the small screen openings. Cleaning or replacing the aerator restores full flow. Showerhead clogging from mineral scale is the shower equivalent.
Stiff Handles
Cartridge corrosion or mineral buildup in the valve body makes faucet handles increasingly difficult to turn. This is a common complaint in Severna Park homes where the faucet hasn’t been serviced in years and hard water deposits have accumulated in the valve.
Outdoor Hose Bibs
Hose bibs in Severna Park homes frequently fail after winter — the frost-proof mechanism fails when a garden hose was left connected through a freeze, or the internal stem cracks. Spring is when most hose bib problems become apparent after the first outdoor watering.
Garbage Disposal Issues
Related service: garbage disposal installation and repair.
A disposal that hums but doesn’t spin has a jammed impeller — typically cleared by inserting an Allen wrench into the reset socket at the bottom and manually freeing the jam. A disposal that’s completely silent on activation has tripped its thermal reset button (press the small button on the bottom of the unit) or has a wiring issue. A disposal that leaks from the body has failed and needs replacement.
Fixture Replacement in Severna Park
Related service: toilet repair and replacement in Severna Park.
When a fixture reaches the end of its useful lifespan or corrosion makes repair impractical, we offer seamless upgrade and replacement services.
- ✓ Removal and hauling away of the old, corroded unit
- ✓ Supply line updates and connection safety checks
- ✓ Professional installation of customer-provided fixtures
- ✓ Expert product recommendations tailored to your application if needed
Ready to Upgrade?
Let our professional plumbers handle your new fixture installation quickly and cleanly with transparent flat-rate pricing.
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Available 7 days a week · Flat-Rate Pricing · MD License #70218