Sink Installation and Repair

Ace Plumbing can repair your current sink or install new sinks for your kitchen or bath.  Our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee ensures that our licensed Baltimore plumbers provide you with top quality service designed to specifically address any issues that may arise with your sink.

Sink Installation

Sink installation can be a DIY project, but as plumbing needs become more advanced or sink models specialized, it is always a good idea to have a professional supervising the job.

Drop-in Sinks

Drop-in sinks get their name from the very simple function of being able to drop them into open counter space. They are a simple install that can let you update to a new sink in just a few steps.

The job starts with removing the old sink. After turning off water and electricity to the sink and garbage disposal, all connections under the sink can be carefully disconnected. Caulking around the lip of the sink is easily removed with a sharp tool. Pushing from the bottom of the sink, the old sink is simply lifted out of place.

Before the new sink is installed, workers should be certain to clean up the area, particularly where caulk may still cling to the countertop edges.

The new sink should be prepped out of the countertop. This includes installing the drain strainer, gaskets and faucet. After adding sealant to the edge, the sink can be dropped into place. All that is left to do is reconnect the old pipes.

If the style of the sink is different, pipes may need to be adjusted or replaced to line up properly. This can be a slightly more technical step in the job, so it’s important that it be done by someone with know-how and the proper tools to get everything in place as needed.

Vessel Sinks

Vessel sinks have become very popular with raised basins and high overhanging faucets. These are generally used in bathrooms on vanities. Once the vanity is installed against the wall with the pipes going into it, there are just a few more steps to hook up a new vessel sink.

The faucet should be installed on the vanity counter first. Caulk will hold the vessel to the counter and should be arranged in reference to the faucet. Under the vanity, the plumbing can be connected.

Considering Garbage Disposals

Many sinks can have garbage disposal added to their drainpipe without a problem. Adding garbage disposal is a simple plumbing chance to change up the function of your kitchen sink.

Garbage disposals are installed by replacing the drain in a sink with one that can count the disposal. After turning off water and any power to the previous disposal, the drain can be removed from a sink and replaced with one to fit the disposal.

Disposals can be connected to dishwashers with one simple inlet hose. The disposal can then be connected to power. This will take some experience to match the correct wires safely.

Sink Repair

A dripping faucet or leaking pipe look like simple issues to fix. However, diagnosing and solving the more advanced issues that come with sink repair may necessitate a professional’s assistance.

Dripping Faucet

A faucet with a slow drip is a frustrating problem for many reasons, not the least of which include the sound and the waste of water.

If a faucet is leaking, it should be investigated for issues with the gaskets, washers or o-rings. It may also have mineral deposits or corrosion inside the piping that have caused its integrity to degrade over time.

Calling a plumber to help diagnose whether wear and tear on the o-ring, washers or gaskets is to blame is the best course of action. A dripping faucet can cost you in the amount of water that is lost over time.

Leaking Pipe

If the pipe under your sink seems to be leaking, the first things that will need to be checked are the connections. If anything has loosened up to where two pipes meet, it’s possible that leak will be repairable with just a wrench to tighten it.

If, however, the lines have moved or corrosion has become severe in the pipe, it is possible a more serious plumbing fix will be needed. Calling in an expert to investigate is essential to avoid the minor dripping becoming a flooding leak.

No Water from Tap

If you suddenly have no water coming out of your tap, a professional’s opinion is required. There is likely a clog somewhere in the pipe. This clog may be due to corrosion and signal the need for replacement pipes. Plumbers can investigate by going down the pipe a section at a time checking possible points of issue or using a camera to go into the pipe.

If it has been extremely cold recently, you may be dealing with frozen pipes which can quickly become a disaster if they burst. Having a plumber on-site to check for corrosion, ice or other blockages can help avoid a serious flood.

So if your sink is in need of repairs or if you’re considering updating an old, outdated sink contact Baltimore’s sink repair experts at Ace Plumbing, LLC at (410) 256-7900 today.