Why Fixtures Wear Out Faster in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs hard water is tough on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The high mineral content in our water supply leaves calcium and magnesium deposits inside faucet cartridges, on aerators, inside showerheads, and around valve seats that accelerate wear and reduce performance. A faucet that might last 20 years in a soft water city can start having problems in Colorado Springs within 10 years if the hard water damage goes unaddressed. WireNut’s plumbers see this constantly in Colorado Springs homes and know how to deal with mineral buildup when they work on your fixtures.

Kitchen Plumbing in Colorado Springs

Kitchen plumbing covers a lot of ground – from the supply lines under the sink to the drain that has been running slow for months to the faucet that is dripping even with the handle fully off. WireNut handles all of it. We also handle the plumbing rough-in and finish work for Colorado Springs homeowners who are remodeling their kitchens and need a licensed plumber working alongside their contractor.

Bathroom Plumbing in Colorado Springs

Bathroom plumbing is where Colorado Springs hard water damage is most visible. The mineral buildup around faucets, the showerhead that barely trickles, the toilet that runs constantly from a valve seat that hard water has eaten away – these are all common calls in Colorado Springs. WireNut’s plumbers repair and replace bathroom plumbing throughout the area with honest, upfront pricing and same-day availability for most calls.

• Faucet repair and replacement. Dripping, running, or non-functioning faucets in kitchens and bathrooms throughout Colorado Springs homes. WireNut repairs faucets when it makes sense and replaces them when it does not.
• Toilet repair and replacement. Running toilets, loose flush handles, cracked tanks, toilets that will not flush properly, and complete toilet replacements. Colorado Springs hard water accelerates fill valve and flapper wear significantly.
• Showerhead and shower valve service. Showerheads clogged with Colorado Springs mineral scale, shower valves that drip or will not control temperature correctly, and full shower valve replacements.
• Sink and tub drain service. Slow drains, pop-up drain assemblies that do not seal correctly, and drain replacements in kitchens and bathrooms throughout Colorado Springs.
• Supply line replacement. The braided stainless supply lines under sinks and behind toilets have a limited life. WireNut replaces aging supply lines before they fail – a supply line failure can release a significant amount of water in a short time.
• Kitchen and bathroom remodel plumbing. Rough-in and finish plumbing for kitchen and bathroom remodels in Colorado Springs, including working with general contractors and designers on the plumbing layout.
• Garbage disposal installation. See our dedicated garbage disposal page for Colorado Springs for more detail.

Here is a look at the kitchen and bathroom plumbing work our licensed plumbers handle most often for Colorado Springs homeowners.

Supply Line Replacement – Worth Doing Before It Fails

One of the most impactful preventive plumbing steps Colorado Springs homeowners can take is replacing aging supply lines under sinks and behind toilets before they fail. A braided stainless supply line that fails can release a lot of water in a short time – enough to cause significant damage to cabinets, flooring, and the structure below. Supply lines typically last 10 to 12 years and should be replaced proactively. When WireNut is working on your Colorado Springs kitchen or bathroom for any reason, ask us to check the age and condition of your supply lines while we are there.