Faucet Repair & Replacement — Queen Anne Seattle WA 98161

A dripping faucet is the classic plumbing problem — seemingly minor, but surprisingly costly. A faucet that drips once per second wastes over 3,000 gallons of water annually — water that Seattle homeowners pay for on their utility bills. Beyond water waste, a leaking faucet can cause water damage to cabinet interiors, countertops, and the structural elements beneath your sink. Queen Anne Seattle Plumbing repairs and replaces faucets of all types throughout the 98161 zip code, from modern kitchen pull-downs to the beautiful period hardware found in Queen Anne's historic Victorian and Craftsman homes.

Types of Faucets We Repair in Seattle

Ball Faucets

Ball-type faucets — the kind with a single handle that moves over a rounded ball-shaped cap — are very common in Seattle kitchens. They have several small internal parts (springs, seats, O-rings, and the ball itself) that wear out over time, causing drips or difficulty controlling temperature and flow. We stock repair kits for all major ball faucet brands and can typically complete the repair on the first visit.

Cartridge Faucets

Cartridge faucets use a movable stem cartridge to control water flow and temperature. They're found in both single-handle and double-handle designs throughout Seattle homes. Cartridge replacement is usually straightforward, though vintage cartridges for older Queen Anne home faucets sometimes require sourcing specialty parts — something our extensive supplier network helps us navigate.

Ceramic Disc Faucets

Ceramic disc faucets are among the most durable and reliable faucet designs available — quality ceramic disc units can last decades with minimal maintenance. When they do require service (usually due to hard water deposits or cracked discs), the repair involves cleaning or replacing the ceramic disc cylinder.

Compression Faucets

Compression faucets — the oldest faucet design, with separate hot and cold handles that you tighten to close — are the ones most likely to be found in Queen Anne's pre-1950s homes. They work by compressing a rubber washer against a seat to stop water flow. When the washer wears out, the faucet drips. Replacement washers are inexpensive, but accessing them in older compression faucets requires experience with these vintage designs — something our plumbers have in abundance.

Faucet Replacement and Upgrade

Sometimes repair is possible but a new faucet makes more economic sense — particularly when a faucet is very old, cosmetically worn, or no longer matching an updated kitchen or bathroom aesthetic. We install faucets from all major brands across the full price spectrum, including Moen, Delta, Kohler, Grohe, and specialty period-appropriate hardware for Seattle's historic homes. We handle all aspects of installation including supply line connection, drain assembly installation, and silicone sealing.

Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib) Repair

Outdoor hose bibs — the faucets on the exterior of your Seattle home where you connect garden hoses — are vulnerable to freeze damage during cold snaps. We repair leaking outdoor faucets, replace freeze-damaged hose bibs, and install frost-free sillcocks throughout Queen Anne and Seattle to prevent future freeze damage. Proper winterization of outdoor faucets is an important fall maintenance task for Seattle homeowners.

Faucet Aerator Service

A clogged faucet aerator — the small screen at the tip of the faucet spout — is one of the simplest and most often overlooked causes of reduced faucet water pressure. Seattle's municipal water contains mineral content that accumulates in aerators over time, progressively reducing flow. Cleaning or replacing the aerator is a quick fix that immediately improves water pressure at affected faucets — and one we often perform as part of a service visit at no additional charge.