Faucet Repair in Brampton

Cartridge, compression and ball faucets

Faucets fall into a few families, and each wears in its own way.

• Compression faucets have separate hot and cold handles that tighten down onto rubber washers. A drip usually means a worn washer or seat. They are common in older Brampton homes and basement laundry areas.
• Cartridge faucets use a removable cartridge to control flow and temperature. Stiffness, drips or trouble mixing temperature point to a worn cartridge.
• Ball faucets, mostly older single-handle kitchen models, use a rotating ball with springs and seats.
• Ceramic disc faucets use two hard discs that slide against each other and rarely wear, though debris and scale can damage them.

Finding the right part

Cartridges vary widely between manufacturers and even between models from the same brand. The safest method is to remove the old part and match it exactly. Where we can identify the brand and model beforehand, from a logo on the handle or the original paperwork, we try to have the likely part on hand. Some older or discontinued faucets use parts that are no longer made; in those cases, replacing the faucet may be more practical than a long search. If so, our faucet installation page explains the next step.

Aerators and low pressure

When a single faucet loses pressure while others in the house are fine, the aerator is the first suspect. This small screen at the tip of the spout collects grit and scale, which is common with Peel Region's moderately hard water. Unscrew it, rinse it and soak it in vinegar to dissolve mineral deposits. If the flow is still weak, a clogged cartridge or kinked supply line may be the cause. When low pressure affects the whole house, the issue is elsewhere; the library article on low water pressure causes covers the possibilities.

Dripping water adds up

A faucet dripping once every second or two sends a surprising amount of water down the drain over a year, all of it measured by your meter. A dripping hot tap also wastes the energy used to heat that water. Beyond cost, constant dripping can stain sinks and wear the drain finish. A repair is usually quick, so there is little reason to put it off.

A faucet that wobbles at its base may have loose mounting nuts under the counter, which can let water seep into the cabinet. We tighten and reseal these as part of every repair. For larger bathroom projects, see bathroom renovation plumbing, and the guide to choosing a toilet may help with planning. We repair faucets across Brampton, including in Northgate.

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