Issues with faucet

[lee_rich]

hi RFDers,

My faucet recently started leaking hot water the the leak is pretty bad. I replaced the faceplate and the O ring and even the whole stem. Nothing seems to help though... I'll pretty fed up now :(

I am thinking of hiring a plumber. so my question is, how much does it usually cost? What are some of the things I have to watch out for? I've never hired a plumber before...

Thanks

[jonnyb]

Your over thinking this just a bit too much. Its just a simple removal of an old faucet and installing a new one. This shouldn't take any licensed experienced plumber more than an hour to do.

[Red_Army]

hi RFDers,

My faucet recently started leaking hot water the the leak is pretty bad. I replaced the faceplate and the O ring and even the whole stem. Nothing seems to help though... I'll pretty fed up now :(

I am thinking of hiring a plumber. so my question is, how much does it usually cost? What are some of the things I have to watch out for? I've never hired a plumber before...

Thanks

you should also replace the faucet seat...if you dont it will just chew up the new cartridge you installed...or as johnnyb said...install a new faucet

as for the cost, it depends on the company...some companies charge time and material, and some charge flat rate...so the cost will depend on the company you hire