Faucet Repair and Replacement – We Service All Top Faucet Brands
Did you know that a faucet dripping once per second can waste more than five gallons of water a day? New Canadian Drain & Plumbing repairs all types of faucets across Toronto and the GTA, kitchen, bathroom, shower, bathtub, laundry, and outdoor, with upfront pricing and a free estimate before any work begins.
- Faucet Installations & Replacements
- Faucet Repairs
Signs Your Faucet Needs Professional Repair
A faucet that drips just once per second wastes over 200 gallons of water every month, and that’s before factoring in the damage a leaking faucet can cause over time. Leaks at the base of a faucet can damage cabinetry and countertops. Outdoor faucet leaks can cause foundation and paving problems in Toronto’s freezing winters. Don’t ignore these warning signs, a small faucet problem can become a larger, more expensive repair:
- Dripping water from the spout, even a slow drip wastes thousands of litres per year
- Leaking around the base of the faucet, water pooling under the faucet damages the sink cabinet and countertop over time
- Low water pressure from a specific tap, may indicate a blockage or worn internal component
- Squealing or grinding sounds when you turn the handle, a sign of worn internal parts
- Rust or corrosion visible on the faucet body or around connections
- Difficulty turning the handle on or off
- Inconsistent water temperature, common with cartridge or mixer faucets
What Causes a Leaky Faucet?
Leaky faucets are caused by a few common problems, almost always wear and tear on internal components. Here are the most frequent causes:
- A worn-out washer. In a compression faucet, every time you turn on the water, there’s friction between your faucet handle’s rubber washer and valve seat. This friction slowly wears away at the washer. This is fixed by replacing the old washer with a new one of the correct size.
- Valve seat corrosion. The valve seat connects the spout and faucet. If the valve seat hasn’t been cleaned of sediment, it can corrode, presenting as leaking around the spout.
- O-ring problems. In cartridge faucets, regular use can wear out the O-ring located with the stem screw. A worn O-ring causes leaking from the handle.
- Damaged or worn cartridge. Cartridge faucets use a replaceable cartridge to control water flow. A worn cartridge causes dripping or inconsistent water flow.
- Loose packing nut. The packing nut keeps the stem in place. When it loosens over time, water leaks around the handle.
- Ceramic disc damage. Ceramic disc faucets are durable but can crack from sudden temperature changes or sediment impact.
Why Leaks Must Be Fixed?
Sure, listening to the faucet drip is bothersome, but is it really a big deal? The answer is yes. There are many reasons to fix a leaky faucet promptly. The fortunate part is that it’s fast, easy, and cheap to do.
So what are the reasons not to ignore your leak?
- Leaks waste money. Even a slow leak can waste over a hundred gallons of water each month. That’s a lot of water doing absolutely nothing for you and your wallet.
- Moisture from leaky faucets attracts pests. From rodents to roaches, pests need a source of water to live comfortably. Your leaky faucet could be just the thing that makes them decide to stay. After all, they can rely on that to keep them hydrated. Do you really want to be a pest hotel?
- And last, but not least, drippy faucets are really annoying. If the money and risk of bugs aren’t enough, maybe the lost sleep will convince you. Quit losing rest at night while listening to the drip drip drip of your money going down the drain.
Give us a call at New Canadian Drain & Plumbing and we’ll be glad to service your home in the Toronto area. We’ll have your leaky faucet fixed up in no time.
Faucet Repair Services, Top Brands and Locations
We repair and replace all types of residential and commercial faucets:
- Kitchen faucets, single-handle, dual-handle, pull-down, pull-out
- Bathroom sink faucets, all configurations including widespread and centerset
- Shower and bathtub faucets, including pressure-balancing and thermostatic valves
- Laundry room faucets and utility sink taps
- Outdoor hose bibs and frost-free faucets, especially important in Toronto winters where an outdoor leak can cause foundation and paving damage
Faucet Brands We Service
Our licensed plumbers service all major faucet brands, from builder-grade fixtures to premium imports:
- Moen
- Delta
- Kohler
- Grohe
- American Standard
- Toto
- Price Pfister / Pfister
- Hansgrohe
- Waltec
- Emco
- Riobel
- Danze
- Gerber
Have a faucet brand not listed? Mention the brand and model when you call and we’ll confirm before booking.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Faucet?
In most cases, repair is the right first step, replacing a cartridge, washer, or O-ring restores the faucet without the cost of a new unit. Our plumbers assess the condition of your faucet and give you an honest recommendation. If we determine the faucet is beyond repair, we’ll recommend a suitable replacement and can perform the installation on the same visit. Replacement makes more sense when:
- The faucet is heavily corroded or the body is physically damaged
- Replacement parts are no longer available for an older model
- The faucet has required multiple repairs over a short period
- You are renovating and want to upgrade to a more efficient or higher-quality model
Why Choose New Canadian Drain & Plumbing for Faucet Repair in Toronto?
New Canadian Drain & Plumbing has been serving Toronto and the GTA for over 25 years fully licensed and insured under Ontario standards. We service all faucet types and brands, from kitchen and bathroom taps to shower, bathtub, laundry, and outdoor faucets. When you call us, we prioritize your appointment and aim to be at your door the same day. Before any work begins, we assess the problem and provide a clear written quote, no surprises. We’ll give you an honest recommendation on whether repair or replacement makes more sense for your situation, and we won’t push for replacement when a repair will do the job. Ask us about our seniors’ discounts and financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions, Faucet & Leak Repair Toronto
More serious than most people think. A faucet that drips just once per second wastes over 200 gallons of water every month. Beyond water waste, a leaking faucet can damage cabinetry, countertops, and the area under the sink if left unaddressed. Outdoor faucet leaks in Toronto winters can cause ice buildup and foundation damage. The sooner a leak is fixed, the less it costs overall.
Household leaks waste an average of 10,000 gallons of water per year, with dripping faucets as one of the top contributors. In Toronto, that translates to unnecessary water costs every billing cycle. The cost of a professional faucet repair is almost always less than what you’ll spend on wasted water over six months.
Yes. Faucet repair is one of the most common residential plumbing services. Our licensed plumbers diagnose the cause, repair or replace the worn components, and test the faucet before leaving.
In most cases, yes. The majority of leaky faucets are caused by worn cartridges, O-rings, washers, or valve seats, all of which can be replaced. If the faucet body is corroded or parts are unavailable, replacement may be more practical. We’ll assess and give you an honest recommendation.
Repair is almost always less expensive in the short term. If your faucet is old, heavily corroded, or has needed repeated repairs, replacement may be the better long-term value. Our plumbers give you a clear comparison before recommending either option.
The cost depends on the faucet type, the cause of the leak, and whether repair or replacement is needed. We provide a free estimate and upfront pricing before any work begins. [Contact us](https://newcanadiandrain.com/contact-us/) to book an assessment.
A quality faucet properly installed should last 15 to 20 years under normal use. Factors that shorten lifespan include hard water mineral buildup, heavy use, and poor-quality materials. Regular maintenance, cleaning aerators, checking supply lines, helps extend the life of any faucet.
Serving Toronto & the GTA
From High Park and Roncesvalles to The Annex, Midtown, and Leslieville, our licensed plumbers provide faucet and leak repair across Toronto and the GTA. Contact us for a free estimate in your area.
- Toronto West
- Toronto East
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Scarborough
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Oakville
- Ajax
- Pickering
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