The kitchen faucet is one of the hardest-working fixtures in any home. Pull-down and pull-out sprayers, soap dispensers and single-lever handles add convenience, but they also add moving parts. Hoses kink, spray heads clog with scale and cartridges wear from constant use, particularly in busy Markham households cooking for large families.
We repair kitchen faucets of all styles, including sprayers and filtered water taps, so your faucet works properly without the drips and leaks that damage cabinets.
Kitchen Faucet Repair Around Markham
Kitchens in Markham homes often work hard. Large families, frequent cooking and multi-generational households mean the kitchen faucet may be used far more than an average fixture. Pull-down sprayers, in particular, take a lot of wear as hoses are pulled and retracted many times a day.
Sink cabinets are also crowded places, with cleaning supplies, garbage bins and water filters competing for space. It's easy for a hose to get kinked or a connection to loosen when things are pushed in and out. We check the whole setup, including filtered water taps and dishwasher connections, while we're working under the sink.
Hard water affects kitchen faucets too, especially spray heads with small nozzles. Descaling can restore a good spray pattern, and we'll tell you if the spray head is better replaced.
Homes with a second kitchen in the basement often have a faucet that sees less use. If you're renting that space, we can check both kitchens in one visit.
If a faucet is beyond repair, we can install a new one the same day in many cases.
One more thing we check is the air gap or high loop on your dishwasher drain hose. Without it, dirty sink water can siphon back into the dishwasher, and many older installations in Markham kitchens were never set up properly. It's a small detail, but it keeps your dishes clean and your drain working as designed.
Signs You Need Kitchen Faucet Repair
Your kitchen faucet may need repair if:
- The sprayer leaks or won't retract. Worn hoses, weights or connections affect pull-down sprayers.
- Water drips under the sink. Leaks at the hose, supply lines or faucet base can soak the cabinet floor.
- Reduced flow or sputtering. The spray head or aerator is often clogged with minerals.
- The handle is loose or stiff. Worn cartridges and loose set screws affect the handle.
- Water leaks at the base when running. O-rings around the spout have worn out.
How We Do It
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Clear under the sink
We ask you to clear the cabinet so we can access the faucet connections.
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Diagnose
We check the cartridge, hoses, sprayer and supply lines to find the leak or fault.
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Repair
We replace cartridges, O-rings, sprayer hoses or spray heads as needed.
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Descale
Aerators and spray heads are cleaned to restore flow.
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Test all functions
We test every spray mode, the handle range and all connections underneath.
Why Choose Markham Plumbing
Kitchen faucet leaks often hide in the back of a crowded sink cabinet. We check every connection, not just the obvious drip, so you don't find a warped cabinet floor months later.
- Pull-down sprayer repairs
- Cabinet leak checks
- Descaling included
- Upfront price
Kitchen Faucet Repair FAQs
Why does my pull-down sprayer not go back into place?
The counterweight on the hose may have slipped or the hose may be catching on something in the cabinet. It's usually an easy fix.
Can you repair a faucet with a built-in soap dispenser?
Yes. Dispenser pumps can also be replaced separately.
Is it worth repairing a builder-grade kitchen faucet?
Sometimes. If parts are available and the body is sound, repair is fine. If it has multiple problems, replacement may be better value.
What causes low pressure only at the kitchen faucet?
Usually a clogged aerator, spray head or cartridge. If other fixtures are also low, it may be a supply issue.