Kitchen Faucet Repair & Replacement in Sultan, WA

Common kitchen faucet problems

Pull-down sprayer won't go back in

Pull-down and pull-out faucets use a small weight clamped to the hose under the sink. When it slides out of place, or the hose snags on something stored in the cabinet, the spray head hangs loose. Often the fix is to reposition the weight and clear the path. If the hose is kinked or worn, it needs replacing.

Sprayer is leaking

Water dripping from the spray head usually means a worn seal or a cracked head. Water under the sink when the sprayer is in use usually points to the hose or its quick-connect fitting. Replacement hoses and spray heads are available for most major brands.

Spray button stuck, or it keeps switching modes

Mineral buildup and wear inside the spray head can stop the button from moving freely. Soaking the head in vinegar sometimes helps. If it doesn't, the head or the diverter inside it needs replacing.

Side sprayer barely works

On faucets with a separate side sprayer, weak spray is usually caused by a clogged diverter valve inside the faucet body or a kinked sprayer hose.

Touchless or touch faucet stopped working

Start with the simple things. Replace the batteries in the control box under the sink, or check that it's plugged in if it uses an adapter. Look for a loose wire or a tripped connection. If it still won't respond, the sensor or the solenoid valve may have failed. Most touchless faucets have a manual handle that still works in the meantime.

Leaking at the base or the handle

Kitchen faucets swivel all day, so the O-rings at the base of the spout wear out faster than in a bathroom. A leak at the handle usually means a worn cartridge. See leaking faucet repair for how to find where a leak starts.

When to replace a kitchen faucet

A new kitchen faucet usually makes sense when:

• The finish is peeling or corroded, or the spout is pitted.
• Parts for your brand or model are hard to find.
• You've already replaced the cartridge or hose and it's failing again.
• You want a feature your faucet doesn't have, like a pull-down sprayer or touchless control.

Choosing a kitchen faucet

Before you buy, count the holes in your sink or countertop. Many faucets come with a cover plate for extra holes. Also check the spout height against any window or cabinet above the sink.

For more on the install itself, see installing a pull-down or touchless faucet.

Kitchen faucets in Sultan homes

In the newer neighborhoods north of Bryant Road and in recent subdivisions, many kitchens came with a basic builder-grade pull-down faucet. They work fine at first, but the hose and cartridge often wear out within a few years. In older Sultan kitchens, it's more common to find a two-handle faucet with a side sprayer and shutoff valves that need attention before any faucet work can start.