Dripping showers, weak pressure, leaking tub valves, and slow tub drains fixed by licensed Gurnee plumbers.
Call Now: (888) 861-3658Your shower and bathtub are among the most used fixtures in your Gurnee home, and when they stop working properly, your daily routine suffers. Whether your shower is dripping after you turn it off, the water pressure has dropped noticeably, your shower valve won't hold temperature, or your bathtub drain is backing up, Gurnee Plumbing Experts is ready to help. We provide comprehensive shower and tub repair services throughout Gurnee, IL 60031 and the surrounding Lake County communities — with same-day service available for most repair calls.
A showerhead or shower valve that drips after being turned off is both annoying and wasteful. This is almost always caused by a worn cartridge or seat and spring inside the shower valve. Shower valve cartridges wear out over time — particularly in homes with Lake County's moderately hard water, which accelerates cartridge wear through mineral deposit buildup. We remove and replace the cartridge (or the entire valve if necessary) to stop the drip completely. Moen, Delta, Kohler, and American Standard cartridges are among the most common we replace in Gurnee showers.
Low shower pressure has several possible causes. The showerhead may be clogged with mineral deposits — a simple cleaning or replacement solves this quickly. The shower valve may have a partially failed cartridge restricting flow. Or the issue may be a pressure imbalance in your water supply system affecting multiple fixtures. We diagnose the specific cause in your Gurnee home and recommend the right fix, not the most expensive one.
A shower valve that can't maintain consistent water temperature, that delivers only cold water or only scalding hot, or that makes temperature adjustment very difficult is usually experiencing cartridge failure. Modern pressure-balancing shower valves contain a thermostatic or pressure-balancing cartridge that controls temperature. When this cartridge fails, temperature control is lost. We replace shower valve cartridges for all major brands and can also upgrade older single-handle valves to modern pressure-balancing models for improved performance and safety.
Older shower valves — particularly the two-handle hot and cold valves common in Gurnee homes built before 1995 — can be replaced with modern single-handle pressure-balancing valves. This upgrade improves temperature control, eliminates the shock of sudden temperature swings when someone flushes a toilet, and can update the look of an aging shower. We handle complete shower valve replacement including the valve body and trim kit.
Bathtub drains primarily clog with hair and soap scum, which accumulate at the drain strainer and in the P-trap. We clear tub drain clogs with professional tools and inspect the drain mechanism (trip lever or stopper assembly) to ensure it's operating correctly. A tub drain that won't close fully or a trip-lever drain that doesn't seal properly will be adjusted or replaced.
Leaking tub spouts and diverters (the pull-up mechanism that switches flow from the tub spout to the showerhead) are common service calls in Gurnee bathrooms. A leaking tub spout diverter reduces shower pressure because water is escaping through the spout during the shower. We repair and replace tub spouts and diverter assemblies for all standard configurations.
Leaks behind or beneath a bathtub — often discovered when water appears on the ceiling of the room below — require access to the plumbing connections. We carefully access tub plumbing through the access panel (if available) or through a small wall opening, repair the leak, and restore the access area properly.
Updating your bathroom with a new shower system, walk-in shower, or freestanding soaking tub? We provide all rough-in and finish plumbing for shower and tub remodels in Gurnee homes. This includes relocating supply lines, installing new shower valve rough-in, adding shower systems with multiple body sprays, and connecting new soaking tub fixtures. All work is permitted and inspected by the Village of Gurnee as required.
Lake County's water supply has moderate hardness, and mineral deposits from hard water progressively clog showerheads, wear out cartridges faster than normal, and leave white scale buildup on fixtures. If you're finding that your Gurnee shower requires frequent repairs or that showerheads get clogged quickly, a whole-home water softener may be the most cost-effective long-term solution. Our plumbers can assess your water hardness and recommend whether a softener makes sense for your home.
Licensed plumbers serving all of Gurnee 60031 and Lake County. Same-day service available.
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