Emergency Services

  Whether your faucet is attached to the sink or countertop with a nut, bolt or mounting plate, replacing it is as easy as can be if you have access to the fasteners. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. The proximity of the cabinet to the wall and the configuration of the sink sometimes make it virtually impossible to reach the fasteners unless you have special tools. The special tool you need to replace your faucet depends on the fasteners. If you don't already have it in your toolbox, you can usually find it at a hardware or plumbing store. Step 1 Turn off the water shut-off valves under the sink and open the faucet to drain it. Disconnect the flexible hoses from both valves with adjustable pliers. Place a bucket under the hoses as you disconnect them to catch the water. Disconnect and remove the siphon so you have more room to work. You can usually loosen the nuts by hand, but if that's not possible, use adjustable pliers to loosen them. Disconnect the h...

  Sometimes the most difficult part of installing a new faucet is removing the old faucet. Mineral deposits build up around old faucets and make it difficult to remove the faucet from the sink base. Be prepared to struggle with your old faucet if it's been there for a while, especially if you have hard water. TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION The most important detail to consider when choosing a new faucet is the type of faucet that will fit your sink or vanity. Do you want to install the faucet in your sink or vanity? How many holes does the faucet have? What is the spacing between the holes? The most common hole pattern for a bathroom faucet is 10 cm, but it can also be a single hole or a hole spacing of 20 cm or more (also known as wide spacing). It is helpful to take a photo of your old faucet to help select a new one, or take the old faucet to the store. The length and height of the spout are critical because they affect how the water falls into the sink. The depth of the bas...

Leaking tubes, even tiny hair fractures, can quickly turn into a frustrating and much more expensive problem. Together with the obvious problem of water damage, if you leave a pipe leak alone, it can get worse and worse, until a much more extensive hydraulic surgery is required to be rectified. If it's painfully obvious where your leak is or if you just suspect you may have one, Emergency Plumber Bolton is here to help. Technicians are available throughout Bolton whenever you need them, day and night, and are experts in finding and repairing leaks. Where do the losses come from? Water leaks can happen for many reasons. There is a lot of hot, pressurized water seeping through your pipes every day. Even if the pipes are built to resist, for a sufficient time, the water will begin to cut or erode the walls and joints of the pipes; this same process is how canyons are formed. Detect a leak in your home If you want to find out for sure that you have a leak, there are some st...