A new faucet is an easy update for kitchen or bath.
When your old sink faucet fixture has seen better days and youare looking to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom, don't be intimidated by the thought of changing out your fixture. For a homeowner with basic DIY skills, no plumber is necessary. Just pick up a new faucet fixture in a sharp finish like brushed nickel or antique bronze and get busy with the wrench -- it's easier than you think.
Instructions
1. Turn off the faucet's valve. The valve is an oval knob located under the sink on the wall.
2. Turn on faucet to drain remaining water from lines. Once water has drained, turn off faucet.
3. Place small pot under the sink to collect any water.
4. Use adjustable wrench to disconnect lines for hot and cold water. These can be found under sink at faucet's base.
5. Use a basin wrench to remove the mounting nuts that connect faucet to sink
6. Remove old sink faucet fixture from basin. Run a putty knife carefully under the faucet to loosen old putty's grip.
7. Clean faucet area thoroughly to remove dust, grime and old putty. Dry the faucet mounting area with a clean rag.
8. Set mounting gasket in place on the sink.
9. Position new sink faucet so it sits level on sink on top of the gasket.
10. From the basin's underside, slip washers onto faucet. Use adjustable wrench to tighten locking nuts.
11. Wrap plumber's tape around the threads of the water supply lines. Thread on the water supply nuts and connect lines into your new faucet in a reverse of the removal process.
12. Switch on water supply valves.
13. Remove the aerator cap on the end of your new faucet.
14. Turn faucet on and allow water to run while you check for leaks. Once any small particles from inside the new faucet or any debris from inside the pipes runs out, turn off the water and replace the aerator screen.
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