Faucet Repair in Firestone, CO

Firestone at a glance

Firestone is a fast-growing Carbon Valley town in southwest Weld County, made up mostly of newer family subdivisions. The Town of Firestone distributes water but has no treatment plant; it buys treated water from Central Weld County Water District, which draws from Carter Lake, and from St. Vrain Water Authority. Central Weld reports average hardness of 33 mg/L, which is soft, and the water is chlorinated. In the Barefoot Lakes neighborhood, Little Thompson Water District provides water instead. The town's inventory reports no known lead service lines.

What to do now

1. Close the stop valves under the sink. If they stick, use the main shutoff.
2. Dry the cabinet and set a towel down to track new drips.
3. Look for the source: spout, handle, base or underneath.
4. Check the warranty. Many newer faucets carry long manufacturer warranties on cartridges.
5. Rinse the aerator if flow is weak.
6. Call the town for street-side problems: 303-833-3291 during business hours, or 720-652-4222 after hours.

Signs and likely causes

Cost factors

• Warranty parts versus purchased parts
• Rebuild versus new faucet
• Stops and supply lines
• Access under the sink
• Permits through the Town of Firestone Building Division for larger changes

Because Firestone's homes are mostly young, many faucet calls are the first repair the fixture has ever needed. Builder-grade faucets installed when a subdivision went up tend to reach that point together, so if one sink starts dripping, the others in the house may not be far behind. Soft water helps cartridges last, but rubber seals still wear with daily use.

When you call the number on this page, you will be connected with an independent plumber who covers Firestone. Say which faucet is acting up and whether you still have the paperwork from the builder or the faucet maker. If a cartridge is covered by a warranty, the plumber may be able to install a part you order directly, which can simplify the visit.