Water spraying from under a sink or a shower valve that will not shut off is a call for our 24/7 line, not a wait until Monday. Find the small oval valve on each supply line under the sink and turn it clockwise, or shut the main if the fixture has no valve of its own.
Faucet and sink repair in Wyoming covers the spout, handles, cartridge, supply lines, shutoff valves and drain parts of a sink, tub or shower. Most leaks come from a seal, cartridge or connector rather than the fixture itself.
Why faucets leak: seals, cartridges and washers
Every faucet controls flow with a moving part that seals against a seat. In older compression faucets that is a rubber washer pressed against the seat, and it wears into a groove that lets a drip through. Newer single-handle faucets use a cartridge, a plastic or brass sleeve with internal ports that slides or rotates to mix hot and cold.
When the cartridge's seals wear, the faucet drips from the spout or leaks around the handle. When mineral scale roughens the seat, the new part may seal badly from the start, so cleaning the seat matters as much as the part.
Safety steps before you open a faucet
- Close both stop valves under the sink, or the main valve if there are none.
- Open the faucet to bleed off pressure before loosening anything.
- Plug the drain so small parts cannot fall in.
- Let hot water cool, because a hot cartridge can scald.
- Keep outlets and cords away from the work area.
Which fixture, which failure, which fix
Symptoms point to the part. This table lists the usual pairings.
| Fixture | Common failure | Typical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen faucet | Drips from spout or leaks at the base | Cartridge, O-rings or the faucet itself |
| Bathroom sink | Slow flow or a stuck pop-up drain | Aerator cleaning, pop-up rod and seal |
| Shower valve | Cannot reach hot or will not shut off fully | Cartridge or valve body repair |
| Tub spout | Water sprays from the spout while the shower runs | Diverter or spout replacement |
| Under-sink supply line | Drip at the connection or braided line | New supply line or shutoff valve |
Burst supply line or shutoff valve that will not close
A failed supply line or a stuck shutoff can empty the cabinet in minutes of continuous flow and soak the floor beneath. If the water will not stop, go to the main shutoff and close it, then call. We take these calls at night and over weekends as well as weekdays, and we offer same-day appointments when available for slower leaks.
- Close the fixture shutoff valve, or the main if it is stuck.
- Open another tap to relieve pressure and drain the line.
- Clear the cabinet and mop up water around the base.
- Take a photo of the leak and the damaged part.
- Leave any soft or swollen cabinet panels alone until we look at them.
How we find the leak and fix it
Diagnosis is mostly about separating a fixture leak from a supply or drain leak.
- 1
Dry it and run it
We dry every connection, then run the fixture and watch where the first bead of water appears.
- 2
Check the supply side
We test the shutoff valves and braided lines, which fail more often than the faucet body.
- 3
Open the fixture
We pull the handle and cartridge, inspect the seat and seals, and note scale or corrosion.
- 4
Check the drain side
A cabinet that gets wet only when the sink drains points to the trap or tailpiece, not the faucet.
- 5
Confirm before closing up
We run hot and cold, test the shutoffs, and check for drips again after pressure has built.
Where the water belongs to you and where it does not
Wyoming Public Works handles outside leaks such as water in the street or yard, and staff are on call 24/7. Fixture leaks inside the home are the homeowner's responsibility. If you are unsure whether water in the basement comes from a fixture or from the service line, call us and we will check the meter and fixtures first.
Leak under the sink?
Close the shutoff, then call, and we will tell you what to expect.
Fix it or replace it
A repair is fine while the faucet body is sound. Replacement makes more sense when the finish is gone or parts are no longer made.
| Signs | Repair | Replace |
|---|---|---|
| Drip from the spout | Cartridge or washer | If the body is corroded |
| Loose, wobbly handle | Tighten or replace the stem | If the base is cracked |
| Weak flow | Clean the aerator | If the faucet is clogged inside |
| Pitted finish | Not repairable | Replace the fixture |
| Discontinued model | Hard to source parts | Replace with a similar fit |
Showers, tubs and sink drains
Shower valve
A valve that runs hot, drips from the showerhead after shutoff, or leaks behind the handle usually needs a new cartridge. If it is stuck, the stem or valve body may be at fault.
Tub spout
Water pouring from the spout while the shower is on means the diverter inside is worn. Many spouts simply unscrew and swap.
Sink drain
A bathroom sink that drains slowly often holds hair around the pop-up. Clearing it takes a few minutes, though a deeper clog calls for drain cleaning.
Tub and shower drain
Standing water in a shower is a drain issue, not a faucet one. Hair and soap form a plug that a drain snake clears.
DIY or call: a simple line to draw
- Do clean aerators by unscrewing them and soaking them in vinegar.
- Do replace a braided supply line if you can reach the shutoff and it works.
- Do not take apart a shower valve without turning off the water at the main.
- Do not tighten a connection hard enough to crush the fitting.
- Call if the shutoff leaks, will not turn, or the cabinet floor is soft.
- Call if you see a stain on the ceiling below a bathroom, which suggests a hidden leak.
Adding or replacing fixtures
Swapping a faucet for a matching one is a simple job. Relocating a sink or adding one is fixture work, and the pairing of a kitchen faucet and a garbage disposal often shows up together on kitchen updates. Bring the new faucet's box with you so we can check hole spacing and supply fittings before the old one comes out.
When a fixture job becomes permit work
Swapping a cartridge or washer is routine repair. Adding fixtures or replacing supply pipe is different: Wyoming requires a plumbing permit for that, under the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code based on the 2021 IPC.
Stop valves and supply lines are the gray area, so ask before you start. A licensed plumber handles the permit, and an owner-resident may pull one personally.
What affects the price of faucet repair
A faucet job is rarely a flat rate because the cause and the fixture both vary.
Insurance usually covers sudden water damage from a burst line but not the cost of replacing a worn faucet, so keep photos of the failed part.
We quote the work before starting, so call (855) 575-2890 for your real number.
Questions about faucet & sink repair in Wyoming
Yes, 24/7. A supply line burst at 2 a.m. or a valve stuck open on a Sunday gets dispatched like any other emergency. Close the shutoff or main valve before calling.
Hot water expands seals and can push a worn cartridge past its limit. It is the same cartridge, just failing under heat first.
Yes. A slow leak behind the handle soaks the wall cavity over time. We will check the wall side of the valve and say if drywall or tile work needs a separate contractor.
Both are cheap compared with the damage a failure causes. If one is more than a few years old, replacing the pair at the same visit is common sense.
That is a drain problem, not a faucet one. We can clear the trap, or if it recurs, the branch line past it.
Yes. The same line dispatches to Walker, Kentwood, Grandville and Byron Center.
Stop the drip properly
One visit fixes the faucet, the supply line and the valve underneath.