Your sink takes a heavy beating from daily wear and tear, and you should know when to have it repaired or replaced. Whether it's your bathroom sink where you wash your face and brush your teeth every day or your kitchen sink where you rinse off fresh produce and clean your dishes, it's crucial to keep your sink in Florida at peak condition. Fortunately, there are signs you can watch out for to determine if it's time to let your old sink rest and replace it with a new, better-functioning one. Leaks in your sink are a sign you need to replace it because the dripping water can damage your cabinets and floors, causing more problems down the road. If your sink has worn enamel and is showing stains and discoloration, you'll want to get a new one as it means your sink is past its prime. Rust is also a good indication that replacement is necessary because it will only spread to other fixtures and contaminate your food!

1. Leaking

Leaks from your sink are a good indication that you need to replace it, especially if the leak persists or new ones appear despite repeated efforts to patch them up. These leaks are often caused by several issues, like loose connections, worn-out gaskets, damaged valves, or a clogged P-trap. Your sink can also have cracks that cannot easily be seen. When you let your sink leak, the water can damage your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and result in mold, which can cause various health problems. Wood cabinets and floors are more susceptible to extensive damage, too, because the wood can expand and rot. These consequences from a leaking sink can result in larger issues down the road, but can all be avoided by replacing it right away!

Cracks on your sink that caused a leak can easily become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.

2. Worn Enamel

Most sinks are coated with an enamel layer to improve its durability and appearance. Over time, this enamel coating will be damaged, chipped, cracked, and worn out due to excessive brushing, chemical cleaners, age, heavy objects dropped on the sink, and more. When your sink has worn enamel, you'll want to replace it with a new one because the damaged coating can worsen and lead to more serious issues like leaks. A sink with damaged enamel also looks unappealing! Keep your home or business well-maintained by ensuring fixtures like sinks are in tip-top shape.

3. Stains & Discoloration

Most sinks, depending on the material, don't easily become stained. If your sink shows severe discoloration, it means the stain is already deeply embedded into the material and no amount of elbow grease can remove it. A deep-seated staining also indicates your sink is past its prime and any kind of protecting coating it has to support its durability is worn out, meaning it will only obtain more stains and get damaged down the road. It's better to replace this unsightly fixture so you don't have to deal with more issues in the long run.

4. Stainless Steel Rust

If you discover rust in your stainless steel sink, a replacement is required. Corrosive chemical cleaners can cause your sink to rust, and over time this corrosion will only spread, causing leaks and affecting your other plumbing fixtures. Rust in the sink can also contaminate your food and cut the hands of anyone touching it. To prevent all these from happening, you'll want to have your sink replaced immediately.

Replace your worn-out sink today—call us today to schedule our sink installation service!

If your sink is showing any of the signs above, it's time to reach out to our experts at Curtis Plumbing. We offer a sink installation service to property owners in Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, and surrounding communities in Florida. From bathroom and kitchen sinks to utility sinks and any other kind of sink that needs replacement, we're the best team for the job. Call us today at (813) 672-4111 to schedule our sink installation service!