Faucet Repair & Installation in Melissa TX
Drip. Drip. Drip. That leaky faucet is wasting water and driving you crazy. We fix or replace any faucet — kitchen, bathroom, utility — same-day.
Faucet Repair: What Goes Wrong and How We Fix It
Most faucet problems are caused by worn internal components — cartridges, O-rings, washers, or seals that degrade over time. In Melissa's hard water, mineral deposits accelerate this wear by creating abrasive surfaces inside the faucet mechanism. A dripping faucet wastes hundreds of gallons per month; a leaking faucet base can damage your countertop or cabinet. Most repairs take under an hour.
Melissa Hard Water: A Faucet's Worst Enemy
We replace more faucet cartridges in Melissa than in any other city we serve. The reason is simple: hard water. Mineral deposits from NTMWD water coat the internal components of your faucet, creating friction that wears out seals, cartridges, and O-rings 2-3x faster than in soft-water areas. If you're replacing a faucet every 3-5 years, the real solution isn't a better faucet — it's a water softener.
Repair or Replace?
Repair
For most faucets under 10 years old: we disassemble, identify the worn component (cartridge, O-ring, washer), replace it, and reassemble. Common repairs take 30-60 minutes.
Replace
For faucets that are old, badly corroded, or you simply want a new look: we remove the old faucet, clean the mounting surface, install the new faucet with proper connections, and test thoroughly.
Why does my faucet keep dripping and how do I fix it in Melissa TX?
A dripping faucet is usually caused by a worn cartridge, O-ring, or rubber washer inside the faucet mechanism. In Melissa, hard water (8-12 grains from NTMWD) accelerates this wear — mineral deposits coat internal parts, creating friction and destroying seals 2-3x faster than normal. A simple cartridge or washer replacement (typically 30-60 minutes) fixes most drips. If your faucets fail every few years, consider a whole-house water softener — it protects all fixtures, not just faucets.