How To Change Kitchen Sink Faucet

A leaky faucet is a common plumbing problem that can waste a lot of water and increase your water bill. If you're not comfortable fixing it yourself, you can call a plumber. But if you're handy and have some basic tools, you can replace a kitchen sink faucet yourself. Here's how to do it. Tools

Adjustable wrench
Basin wrench
Plumber's putty
Teflon tape
New faucet

Step 1: Turn off the water supply. The first step is to turn off the water supply to the faucet. There are usually two shut-off valves under the sink, one for the hot water and one for the cold water. Turn both valves clockwise to turn off the water.

Step 2: Disconnect the water supply lines. Once the water supply is turned off, you can disconnect the water supply lines from the faucet. Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the lines in place. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as you could damage the lines.

Step 3: Remove the old faucet. Once the water supply lines are disconnected, you can remove the old faucet. There are usually two nuts that hold the faucet in place, one on the top and one on the bottom. Use a basin wrench to loosen the nuts and remove the faucet.

Step 4: Install the new faucet. Now you can install the new faucet. First, apply a bead of plumber's putty to the base of the faucet. Then, insert the faucet into the hole in the sink and tighten the nuts until the faucet is secure. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as you could damage the faucet.

Step 5: Connect the water supply lines. Once the faucet is installed, you can connect the water supply lines. First, wrap a few layers of Teflon tape around the threads of the water supply lines. Then, screw the water supply lines into the faucet until they are hand-tight. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts until they are snug.

Step 6: Turn on the water supply. Once the water supply lines are connected, you can turn on the water supply. Turn on the shut-off valves under the sink and check for leaks. If there are any leaks, tighten the nuts on the water supply lines until the leaks stop.

Step 7: Test the faucet. Once the water supply is turned on, you can test the faucet. Turn the faucet on and off several times to make sure that it is working properly. Check for any leaks around the base of the faucet or the water supply lines.