Monday, May 31, 2021

How to Install a New Faucet

 

How to install a new faucet
How to install a new faucet - Reviewed

It was time to replace that old bathroom faucet. It was an old single lever push, pull-type, and was difficult to turn on and off, especially for our youngest grandson.

Replacing a faucet whether it is a bathroom faucet or a kitchen faucet is not that difficult. But sometimes Murphy’s Law takes over, and what can go wrong, will go wrong. The problem I had was my shut-off valves were frozen so I could not turn off the water under the sink. This was not a problem, I just had to turn off the main water supply and replace the shut-off valves and supply lines under the sink. But this review will only instruct you on how to install a new faucet.

 I am by no means an expert and I am not a plumber by trade. I can tell you how to do this because I have done it many times before.

Installing a new Faucet Step-by-Step:

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is to turn off the water supply. Most bathroom and kitchen sinks have shut-off valves under the sink, if not you will have to turn off the main water supply.

Step 2

Once you are sure the water is off, turn the faucet on to let the water out. Then, remove the hot and cold supply lines using an adjustable wrench. You will also have to unlatch the sink stopper lever from to ball lever on the drain. Leave the ball lever in the drain, as you will need to attach the new sink stopper lever to it later.

Step 3

Now remove the retaining nuts that are holding the old faucet, a basin wrench is the handiest tool for this task. After removing the old faucet measure the hole pattern on the sink. Make sure you purchase a new faucet that will fit the hole pattern in your sink.

Step 4

After removing the old faucet, clean any residue left behind with a tub and tile cleaner and paper towels. If you must use a putty knife, use a plastic one.

Step 5

Your new faucet will have a built-in gasket, but you will still need a bead of caulk or plumber’s putty around each hole. This is needed to make a good seal.

Step 6

Place the new faucet and fasten the retaining nuts to hold it in place. It’s always a good idea to have somebody hold the new faucet in place while you get the new basin nuts snug. Be careful not to over tighten, you can use the basin wrench, but I like to just hand tighten.

Step 7

Now fasten the hot and the cold-water supply line to the new faucet. You may need to wrap Teflon tape around the new faucet threads. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the new faucet. Now, it is time to connect the sink stopper lever to the ball lever in the drain. You will find several adjustments on the sink stopper lever.

Step 8

Remove the aerator from the new faucet and turn on the water supply. Then, turn on the cold water. The aerator is the little screen inside the faucet spout. This is to make that it does not clog with any debris that may be in the water lines. Replace the aerator and check for leaks. That is all there is to it.

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7 comments:

  1. A very timely post Sam as my son just had to do this in his bathroom too! It's always good to know how to do the "easy" home repair jobs that might cost you quite a bit, if you have to source them out! Thanks for this timely post!

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  2. Very helpful step-by-step description for anyone needing/wanting to install a new faucet. Thanks for your detailed description, Sam.

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  3. Sam, this is the type of common household repair I wish I had learned to do when I was much younger, just to have these skills if I ever need them. I grew up in apartment buildings in Manhattan, where the way to replace a faucet was to phone the superintendent, who would arrange for the building’s handyman to take care of it. I don’t think my dad could have replaced a faucet to save his life, and my mom certainly would have had no idea how to begin, either. So, I’m extremely lucky that my husband can figure out and fix practically anything! Thanks for the step-by-step how-to; with these instructions and a bit of coaching from him (including showing me the hot water vs. cold water supply lines), this sounds like something I might actually be able to do, if I needed to. 😊

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  4. This is something I have never considered doing myself! I have always hired a plumber to install new faucets. What an awesome way to save money! You do make it sound easy enough, if I just take my time and pay attention, to do myself. Very cool! Thank you Sam

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  5. Thank you for this great step by step detailed instruction on how to install a new faucet. This is a really good skill to have.

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  6. Great post - but honestly my skills in this area force the use of cellular saviors (I call the plumber)!!!!

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  7. Sam, these are terrific easy to understand instructions. My husband has installed a few of these and he'd appreciate your summary of directions as well.

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