Steady drip from the spout with handles fully off. Here's what to do about leaking faucets in San Diego — including the local factors that change the advice.
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Identify the drip type
Spout drip = worn cartridge/washer. Handle-base leak = O-ring or packing. Knowing which helps the pro bring the right parts.
Shut the local valves
Turn the hot and cold supply valves under the sink clockwise. This stops the drip while you wait for repair.
Note the brand if visible
Cartridges are brand-specific (Moen, Delta, Kohler...). A photo of any logo helps the pro bring the exact part.
Don't overtighten
Cranking handles harder wears parts faster and can crack handles. If it's dripping with normal force, the part is done.
Call for the fix
Call (844) 699-1165. Cartridge and washer replacements are quick, affordable visits — often under an hour.
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What makes leaking faucets different in San Diego
- Very hard imported water — among the hardest municipal supplies in California — hard water chews through cartridges and washers faster than average here.
- slab-on-grade tract homes from the post-war building booms
- In San Diego, drought-prone with mild year-round temperatures
- Drought rules pushed low-flow fixtures early — older retrofits clog more in aging drain lines
Neighborhoods
If you're in Gaslamp, North Park, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Mira Mesa, Clairemont, or anywhere across the San Diego metro — San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad — the steps above apply. Call (844) 699-1165 and mention your neighborhood so we match you with a pro who knows the area.
What to tell the pro when you call
- Where the drip is: spout, handle base, or under-sink connections
- The faucet brand if you can see a logo
- Kitchen, bathroom, tub, or shower
- How long it's been dripping and whether it's worsening
- Whether the under-sink shutoff valves work
Not quite your problem?
| Spray from a supply line under the sink | Supply line leak — shut the valve in San Diego → |
| Low flow rather than dripping | Pressure issue in San Diego → |
| Leak at the shower head | Same family — mention 'shower' on the call in San Diego → |
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