Help! There's No Water Coming Out of My Faucets

You use water every day for bathing, cleaning, and staying hydrated. When you turn on a tap and discover no water coming out of your faucets, it’s difficult to know the reason right away. This post will go over a few reasons you may not have water and when to call an emergency plumber in NJ.

Gladiator Services can address a plumbing emergency to help you get back to your daily routine in Hillsdale and the nearby areas. We know the importance of restoring your water supply to avoid a dangerous situation for you and your family.

Find Out if Your Other Faucets Work

It’s always jarring if no water comes out when you turn on a faucet. To start figuring out the cause, first check all your other faucets. If you only have one faucet without water, the problem is probably just with that faucet.

Check for a Clogged Faucet

With any luck, you just need to unclog your faucet to restore service. Remove the aerator and check for visible buildup. If you see buildup, use an old toothbrush and dish soap to gently scrub it away. If you’re unable to remove the buildup, you need to replace the aerator.

Replace the O-Ring

The O-ring inside your faucet handle could cause the faucet to leak, or it may prevent water from flowing. To replace it, turn off the water underneath the sink and then unscrew the faucet handle. Remove the damaged O-ring and replace it with a new one. If you’re not comfortable attempting your own plumbing repair, a professional plumber can easily replace your O-ring without causing extra damage.

You could have a problem with the plumbing in that area of your home, or you could need to replace the faucet itself. A professional plumber can help repair the area. If your other faucets have low water pressure or no water at all, you need to continue your search to find out why.

Try Hot and Cold Taps

As you check your faucets, check both hot and cold water. If you have cold water but no hot water, your water heater could need service from professional plumbers. 

It’s not unusual for minerals like calcium and magnesium to build up over time. They are commonly present in tap water and aren’t dangerous to consume, but they can damage your water heater. Flushing the minerals out of your water heater could help restore your hot water.

Contact Your Water Supplier

Ask your nearby neighbors if they have water access. If they don’t, there is probably a bigger problem that the city is working to repair.

Your water supplier may know the reason you have no water coming out of your faucets. If you forgot to pay your bill, they can help you through the process of restoring service. If the outage is due to local maintenance, they can tell you when they intend to restore service in your area.

Inspect the Water Main

If you don’t have water flowing from any faucet in your home, inspect the water main. If the water main was turned off for some reason, you won’t have any water flowing through your plumbing system. Open the water main if you discover someone closed it.

Check for Plumbing Problems

A hidden leak in your water pipes could prevent water from flowing to your faucets. You may notice low water pressure before the water stops completely. Check under your sinks for standing water or mold growth that indicates high moisture presence. 

If you think you have a leak within your plumbing system, call a qualified plumber right away before the damage grows larger.

Clogged Pipes

Clogged pipes can cause just as much damage as broken pipes. Mineral deposits can build up inside your pipes. Along with food particles, soap residue, and other gunk, they can form clogs deep within your plumbing. Without professional plumbing service, the clog will grow bigger over time, causing problems that are increasingly expensive to repair.

Examine Your Faucet

Sometimes, a damaged faucet is the reason why you have no water coming out. Over time, rust builds up on metal surfaces, creating more and more corrosion until no water can force its way through. Check for rust and try to clean it off to restore the flow of water. 

If the damage is so severe that the rust starts to destroy the metal, the best course of action is to replace the faucet. Ingesting rust in your water supply could lead to health problems.

If It’s Winter, Your Pipes May Have Frozen

If you discover no water coming out of your faucets, did a winter storm take you by surprise? A sudden winter storm could cause your pipes to freeze, and you won’t have water access until they thaw. You can use a hair dryer to defrost sections of your pipes, but it could take a while. 

Keep your eye on the pipes as they thaw; water freezing inside the pipes could cause them to burst, and you may discover a leak as temperatures rise. If you have no water because of frozen pipes, take measures to insulate your pipes and avoid another disaster during the next winter storm.

Professional Plumbing Service to Restore Your Water Access

If you turn on a faucet and nothing comes out, you need to find out why as quickly as possible. With any luck, you can easily determine the cause of the problem and work to solve the issue. If you can’t figure out why you have no water coming out of your faucets or if the reason is a big plumbing problem that you can’t handle alone, contact a professional.

Gladiator Services in Hillsdale, New Jersey, provides all types of plumbing services, whether you have a leaky faucet or have no water at all. To schedule an appointment in Hillsdale and the nearby areas, click the “Call for Service” button or fill out our online form. We’re always happy to provide a free service estimate.