Why Ann Arbor homeowners call for faucet repair
Cartridge, ceramic disc, and compression faucets fail differently. A licensed plumber matches parts to the fixture instead of guessing at the big-box wall.
Cartridge and valve types follow the age of the house. Pre-war bungalows and brick doubles with galvanized and cast-iron stacks near campus; later slab ranches and student housing with copper or PEX. Nearby towns: Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Pittsfield.
Water chemistry is what wears them out. Deep freeze and lake-effect snow split uninsulated basement and attic lines; wet springs load clay laterals and sumps. Common dispatch ZIPs in Ann Arbor include 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108. Nearby codes are covered — call with yours.
If the shutoff under the sink is seized, say so on the call so the plumber is ready.
Problems we connect in MI
- Drip that will not stop
- Handle that spins or sticks
- Low flow from mineral scale
- Spray head that will not retract
- Supply line drip at the stop valve