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Introduction

A simple problem of a kitchen faucet can be fixed by replacing a part or a couple of parts.

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However, if the faucet has multiple problems, such as leakage, a squeaky handle, rust, or low water pressure, it might need to be replaced. If the replacement is done by a plumber, including removing an old faucet and installing a new one, it could cost at least $150, but the labor fee can be saved by replacing the faucet yourself.

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Step 1

              Kitchen Faucet
  • Rotate the hot and cold water valve knobs under the sink clockwise to turn off the water.
  • Turn on the faucet to relieve the pressure and any remaining water for about one minute.

Rotate the hot and cold water valve knobs under the sink clockwise to turn off the water.

Turn on the faucet to relieve the pressure and any remaining water for about one minute.

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Step 2

  • Place a bucket underneath the valves to catch dripping water.
  • Turn the hot and cold supply line nuts clockwise until the water supply lines come out.
  • For a pull-down faucet, disconnect the spray hose from both the spray head and the main body.

Place a bucket underneath the valves to catch dripping water.

Turn the hot and cold supply line nuts clockwise until the water supply lines come out.

For a pull-down faucet, disconnect the spray hose from both the spray head and the main body.

Step 3

  • Loosen and remove the nuts underneath the sink by using an adjustable wrench.
  • Remove the mounting bracket.

Loosen and remove the nuts underneath the sink by using an adjustable wrench.

Remove the mounting bracket.

Step 4

  • Use your hands to pull the faucet out of the sink.
  • Clean away any grime or sealant with a cleaning spray and towel.

Use your hands to pull the faucet out of the sink.

Clean away any grime or sealant with a cleaning spray and towel.

Step 5

  • Place the trim ring on the faucet hole.
  • Feed the faucet into the faucet hole and position it.
  • Different faucets install differently, so be sure to read and follow the instructions for your faucet.

Place the trim ring on the faucet hole.

Feed the faucet into the faucet hole and position it.

Different faucets install differently, so be sure to read and follow the instructions for your faucet.

Step 6

  • Underneath the sink, put the mounting bracket back in place, and turn the nuts to tighten them.

Underneath the sink, put the mounting bracket back in place, and turn the nuts to tighten them.

Step 7

  • Hook the water supply lines up by turning the hot and cold supply line nuts counter clockwise.
  • For pull-down faucets, attach the weight kit on the spray hose and connect it to both the spray head and the pull-out hose.

Hook the water supply lines up by turning the hot and cold supply line nuts counter clockwise.

For pull-down faucets, attach the weight kit on the spray hose and connect it to both the spray head and the pull-out hose.

Step 8

  • Rotate the hot and cold water valve knobs counter clockwise to turn on the water under the sink.
  • Once it is all done, check if there are any leaks.

Rotate the hot and cold water valve knobs counter clockwise to turn on the water under the sink.

Once it is all done, check if there are any leaks.

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Scott Robillard - Dec 24, 2022

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Great guide on kitchen faucet replacement! I was able to follow the steps and successfully replace my old faucet with a new one. The pictures and detailed instructions made the process much easier. Thank you for sharing this useful information!