Faucet, showerhead and fixture swaps
Swapping a faucet or a showerhead for a new one in the same place is a common handyman job. Anything beyond a like-for-like swap is plumbing, and plumbing is for a licensed plumber.
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What people call about
- A dripping or dated kitchen or bathroom faucet to replace with a new one.
- A showerhead or handheld shower to swap.
- A toilet that keeps running because of a worn flapper or fill valve.
- A toilet seat, towel bars and bath accessories to replace.
- Cabinet handles and drawer pulls to update.
Before the handyman arrives
- This is a swap in the same place, not plumbing. Moving a fixture, new pipes, drains, water heaters, sewer lines and leaks inside walls are for a licensed plumber.
- If the shut-off valves under the sink are stuck or leaking, mention it. Forcing an old valve can break it.
- Have the new faucet or fixture on hand, or agree what the handyman brings, before the visit.
What the handyman does
- The water shut off at the fixture's own valves before anything is disconnected.
- The old fixture removed and the new one fitted in the same place, with new supply hoses where needed.
- Connections checked for leaks with the water back on.
- Toilet flappers and fill valves replaced so the tank stops running.
- The old fixture taken away if you want.
South Florida and beyond
South Florida's water is hard in many areas, and mineral build-up clogs aerators and showerheads and wears out faucet cartridges sooner. Cleaning an aerator or a showerhead in vinegar is often worth a try before replacing it.
Questions people ask
- Is replacing a faucet plumbing work?
- A like-for-like swap on existing supply lines is a common handyman job in many places. Rules vary by state and county, and anything that changes the pipes, drains or water heater needs a licensed plumber. The handyman will tell you if your job crosses that line.
- My toilet keeps running. Can you fix it?
- Usually, yes. A running toilet is most often a worn flapper or fill valve inside the tank, which is a quick replacement.
- Can you fix a leak under the sink?
- A loose supply connection or a worn hose at the fixture can be tightened or replaced. A leaking pipe, drain or valve is for a licensed plumber.
Get a handyman out
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Other handyman jobs
- General handyman jobs
- Drywall repair
- TV mounting
- Furniture assembly
- Door repair
- Interior painting
- Pressure washing
- Gutter cleaning
- Caulking and grout
- Shelves and hanging
- Fence repair
- Deck repair
- Screen repair
- Weatherproofing
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