Drips, slow drains and disposals that hum

Faucet and Sink Repair Brighton CO

A dripping faucet is a small leak that shows up on the bill. Most fixes are a cartridge or a seat. Some need a new faucet.

Leaks and drips
Installation
Disposals

Call (720) 953-7060Describe the problem. No obligation to book.

Faucet Repair in Brighton, CO: Repair or Replace?

Situation	Usually	Go to
Drip from the spout	Worn cartridge or seat	Leaky faucet repair
Faucet loose, corroded or old	Replace	Faucet installation
Disposal jammed or humming	Reset or clear	Garbage disposals
Sink drains slowly	Trap or line clog	Kitchen sink drains

Faucet Repair Brighton CO: Four Types, Four Different Fixes

Before any repair, you need to know what is inside the faucet. There are four common designs, and each wears in its own way.

Type	How to spot it	What wears out
Cartridge	Single handle or two handles that move smoothly, with no squeak	Rubber O rings and the cartridge body. Scale makes the handle stiff.
Ball	Single handle over a rounded cap, common on kitchen faucets	Rubber seats and springs under the ball. Fixed by a rebuild kit.
Ceramic disc	Single handle, smooth, often sold as a premium faucet	Rubber seals under the cylinder. The discs themselves last a long time but crack if hit by grit.
Compression	Two handles that you turn several times to close	Rubber washer and seat. This is the classic dripper.

Hard water hurts all four. Local sources describe Brighton water as hard to very hard, and the chalky scale that dries on a faucet also lodges in the cartridge, the seats and the aerator screen. A faucet that once turned smoothly gets stiff, and then it drips because the seal cannot close against a gritty surface.

Working Out Where Under-Sink Water Comes From

Faucet repair Brighton CO calls often turn out to be a cabinet problem. A wet cabinet has half a dozen possible sources. Paper towel and a flashlight find it faster than guessing, and good visits start there.

Empty the cabinet and dry everything, including the P trap and supply lines.
Run only the hot side for a minute. Watch the hot supply line and shutoff valve. Then run only the cold.
Fill the sink with a few inches of water, then pull the stopper. Watch the drain body, the slip nuts and the trap for a bead of water.
If the drip appears only when the disposal or the dishwasher runs, the leak is at the disposal flange, the hose or the dishwasher connection.
If the leak shows above the sink, on the deck or at the base of the spout, the faucet body or its mounting is the problem, not the pipes below.

A drain that leaks only when filled to the overflow can point to the overflow gasket in a bathroom sink. Slip nuts leak when hand tight and turned by vibration. Plastic nuts on a P trap can loosen and crack with cold. Fresh washers or a new trap fix these.

Leaky Faucet Brighton CO: Scale, Aerators and What You Can Safely Do

Aerator. Unscrew the tip of the spout, take out the screen, and soak it in vinegar for an hour. Rinse it. Weak flow or a sideways spray is often only scale.
Handle stiff or hard to turn. Scale on the cartridge. A soak or a new cartridge fixes it.
Loose base or wobbling faucet. The mounting nut under the sink loosened. It is a tighten job, but reaching it needs a basin wrench.
Hot side barely runs, cold is fine. Check that the hot stop is fully open before blaming the faucet. A water heater problem can also be the cause. See no hot water.

Keep the water shutoff valves under the sink in working order. Turn each one closed and open again once a year. A valve that never moves seizes. If it will not close, that is a job for a plumber, not a tug of force that breaks the stem.

If the faucet is beyond saving, kitchen faucet replacement Brighton is the next step. For a wider fix, the plumber may recommend faucet installation, a garbage disposal repair or a leaky faucet repair visit.

When the Problem Is the Drain, Not the Fixture

A sink that fills and drains slowly, or gurgles when another fixture runs, has a drain problem, not a faucet problem. Kitchen sinks catch grease that cools and clings to the pipe walls, which the City residents page lists as a cause of sewer backups. Bathroom sinks catch hair and soap. See kitchen sink drain cleaning for how a line is cleared without harsh chemicals.

Where This Applies Across Brighton

Work in this category shows up across town. See the Brighton plumbing service area for ZIP codes and county lines, or the notes for Brighton Crossings. Browse all plumbing services for anything else.

Sink Repair: Leaks Under the Cabinet

A wet cabinet floor is usually a supply line, a shutoff valve, a slip nut on the trap or the sink drain seal. Empty the cabinet, dry it, and run water for a minute while you watch with a flashlight and a dry paper towel. The paper shows the drip location.

Brighton's water can leave scale on aerators and cartridges. If your faucet flow is weak or spits, unscrew the aerator and rinse it before assuming the faucet is bad.

Local case study

A Dripping Faucet in a Brighton Drought Year: April 2026 Watering Limits

In April 2026, Brighton's Council adopted mandatory watering limits of two days a week. CBS Colorado reported snowpack near 32 percent of median. Fines escalate for repeat violations.

In a year like that, a drip under the sink is water you pay for and never use. Small leaks and running fixtures add up when the City is asking for cuts.

Start with leaky faucet repair, or call the line and describe what you hear. It refers you to an independent licensed plumber.

Plumbing problem in Brighton?

Faucet dripping or cabinet wet? Call.

Call (720) 953-7060

The number for faucet repair Brighton CO is (720) 953-7060. Callers also ask about leaky faucet Brighton CO. Calls about faucet repair Brighton CO all open the same way: what did you see, hear or smell first?

Faucet and Sink Questions From Brighton

Why is my faucet dripping?

A worn cartridge, washer or valve seat. In hard water areas, scale can also stop the valve from sealing.

How much does faucet repair cost?

A cartridge swap costs less than a new faucet. Ask for a price for repair and for replacement.

Should I repair or replace a faucet?

Repair if it is newer and parts are available. Replace if it is old, corroded or a discontinued model.

Why is water pressure low from one faucet?

A clogged aerator or cartridge. Unscrew the aerator and rinse it.

Why is there water under my sink?

A supply line, a shutoff valve, the trap slip nut or the drain seal. A dry paper towel helps find it.

Can a plumber fix a sink that will not drain?

Yes. See kitchen sink drain cleaning.

Can a plumber install a faucet I bought myself?

Ask when you call. Most will if the faucet fits the sink holes and supply lines.

How long does faucet installation take?

About an hour for a standard replacement. Old shutoff valves or sink modifications add time.

How do I know which faucet type I have?

Look at the handle. Two handles that need several turns to close are compression. A single lever on a rounded base is usually ball or cartridge. Removing the handle cap and looking inside is the final answer. A plumber identifies it in a moment and brings the correct parts.

Why does my faucet handle feel stiff or gritty?

Mineral scale builds in the cartridge, the seals and the stem. Local water is described as hard to very hard, so this is common in Brighton. A soak in vinegar can free a stiff stem. A new cartridge is the cure if the parts are worn as well.

Is it worth repairing an old faucet?

Yes if the body is sound and parts are sold. A cartridge or seat swap is small compared with a new faucet. If the finish is pitted, the body is corroded or the brand no longer makes parts, replacement is a better use of money.

What is the most common cause of water under a kitchen sink?

The P trap slip nuts, a flexible supply line connection, or the disposal and dishwasher hoses. Faucet bodies themselves leak less often. Dry paper towels held at each joint after running water show the source in a few minutes.

Do I need to shut off the whole house to fix a faucet?

No. Each sink should have its own angle stops under it, one for hot and one for cold. Close them and open the faucet to release pressure. If the stops do not close, or leak when turned, the main shutoff has to be used. See how to find your main water shutoff.

Talk to a plumber

Call and describe what is happening. You will hear next steps on the call.