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Don’t Underestimate a Drip! Get Emergency Faucet Repair

That steady drip…drip…drip from a faucet isn’t just annoying—it can be the first sign of a real plumbing emergency. While many leaks start small, some faucet failures demand immediate attention. A handle that won’t shut off or a supply line that bursts under the sink isn’t a DIY project for next weekend; it’s a problem that needs a 24/7 plumber, and fast.

For homeowners and businesses in Texas Hill Country, a faucet emergency can mean serious water damage and wasted money. At Holloway Plumbing, we’ve seen it all. We know that when your faucet won’t shut off, you need more than a quick fix—you need a reliable expert with the grit to solve the problem for good. If you don’t want your leaky faucet to become a household plumbing disaster, your first call should be to Holloway Plumbing.

What to Do Right Now: Shutting Off the Water

If you have a faucet leaking uncontrollably, your first move is to stop the water at the source.

  • Look Under the Sink: Open the cabinet beneath the faucet. You should see two small, oval-shaped handles connected to the wall. These are your angle stops. One controls the hot water, and the other controls the cold.
  • Turn Clockwise to Close: Turn both handles clockwise (to the right) until they are snug. This should stop the flow of water to the faucet immediately.
  • If That Fails, Use the Main Shutoff: If the angle stops are seized or broken, you’ll need to shut off the water to your entire home. Your main water shutoff valve is typically located near your water meter, in a utility closet, or in your garage.

Once the water is off, call our professionals ASAP! Holloway Plumbing offers Emergency Plumbing Repairs 24/7 to address the problem quickly.

Common Faucet Emergencies We Handle 24/7

A faucet is more than just a handle and a spout. It’s a complex mechanism, and when it fails, it can fail spectacularly. If you experience any of these scenarios, it’s time to call for emergency faucet repair.

  • The Faucet Won’t Shut Off: You turn the handle, but the water keeps running at full blast. This often points to a failed internal cartridge or valve stem, and it can dump hundreds of gallons of water into your home in a short time.
  • A Burst Under-Sink Supply Line: The flexible lines connecting your faucet to the angle stops (shutoff valves) in the wall can weaken and burst, causing a major flood inside your cabinets and onto your floors.
  • A Broken or Spinning Handle: The handle spins freely without stopping the water, or it has physically broken off, leaving you with no way to control the flow.
  • Wild Temperature Swings: Your faucet suddenly delivers scalding hot water when you want cold, or vice-versa. This indicates a faulty mixing valve, posing a serious safety risk.
  • Aggressive Leaking: This isn’t a slow drip. It’s a steady stream of water from the base of the faucet or the handle that quickly overwhelms a towel and threatens your countertops and subflooring.

Why Fast Action Matters

Ignoring a faucet emergency is a recipe for disaster. The consequences go far beyond a high water bill.

  • Serious Water Damage: Water can quickly ruin cabinets, warp wood flooring, and saturate drywall, leading to costly repairs.
  • Mold and Mildew: It only takes 24-48 hours for trapped moisture to breed mold, which can compromise your home’s air quality and pose health risks.
  • Wasted Resources: A faucet that won’t shut off can waste thousands of gallons, impacting both your wallet and our precious Hill Country water supply.

Holloway’s Expert Diagnosis and Repair

When you call Holloway Plumbing, you’re getting nearly 50 years of expertise. Our licensed technicians arrive in fully stocked trucks, ready to diagnose and fix your faucet right the first time. We work on all brands and have the parts to handle any issue, including:

  • Cartridge and Stem Replacement: For faucets that won’t shut off, we can quickly replace the internal cartridge or valve stem.
  • Supply Line and Angle Stop Repair: We replace failed flexible supply lines and faulty angle stops to prevent future floods.
  • Mixing Valve Service: We repair or replace faulty mixing valves to restore safe and consistent water temperatures.

Your Trusted 24/7 Plumber in Hill Country

From Kerrville to Boerne and Fredericksburg to Bandera, Holloway Plumbing is the trusted name for emergency faucet repair throughout Texas Hill Country. We combine old-school integrity with modern expertise to help protect your home. Don’t let a faulty faucet disrupt your life—let our team handle it with the skill and speed you deserve. Regular Plumbing Inspections can also help catch issues before they become emergencies, while our expert Drain Cleaning services keep your whole system flowing smoothly. If you need emergency faucet repair, or any other home plumbing service, trust our five decades of experience here in Texas Hill Country. Call your trusted plumbing pros from Holloway Plumbing.