Steady drip from the spout with handles fully off. Here's what to do about leaking faucets in Chicago — 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 Chicago
- Moderately hard Lake Michigan water — hard water chews through cartridges and washers faster than average here.
- brick bungalows and vintage two-flats, nearly all with basements
- In Chicago, polar-vortex winters with brutal freeze-thaw cycles
- Combined sewers mean heavy rains back up into basements — sump pumps and overhead sewers are Chicago essentials
Neighborhoods
If you're in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Naperville, Aurora, Evanston, Pilsen, Oak Park, Joliet, or anywhere across the Chicago metro — Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin — 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 Chicago → |
| Low flow rather than dripping | Pressure issue in Chicago → |
| Leak at the shower head | Same family — mention 'shower' on the call in Chicago → |
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