Under-sink leaks in Monterey Park
A damp cabinet floor, a bucket under the trap, or white crust on a valve are all signs. Empty the cabinet and text a photo to (310) 628-9399.
Crust on a valve is a warning
In very hard water, a slow seep at a shutoff or compression nut leaves a white or green crust as the water evaporates. That crust means a leak has been going a while.
Old multi-turn stem valves are the usual source. We replace them with quarter-turn valves on the existing pipe.
Supply lines
Older solid or plastic supply tubes crack with age. Braided stainless lines like the ones pictured are the standard replacement, sized to the faucet and valve.
We swap them while the water is off for the valve.
Drain-side leaks
Slip-joint nuts on traps loosen; old chrome traps corrode through. A leaking basket strainer needs to be pulled and reset.
If the cabinet floor is soft or the wall is wet, we point it out so it can dry.
Common questions in Monterey Park
What is the white crust on my shutoff valve?
Minerals left by a slow leak. The valve or its packing nut should be replaced.
How often should supply lines be replaced?
Whenever they show wear or bulging, and any time a valve is replaced.
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