When you need to replace your kitchen faucet or do other minor plumbing repairs or upgrades in your home, it’s tempting to go the DIY route and save some money. For many people, replacing a kitchen faucet is a manageable project that even a first timer can master — as long as you know what to do and follow all of the steps. Our Smarter Plumbing Solutions™ help you know exactly what to do, and when to call a professional!

1. HOW TO
Replace Your
Kitchen Faucet
In 6 Easy Steps

2. When you need to replace your kitchen faucet or do
other minor plumbing repairs or upgrades in your
home, it’s tempting to go the DIY route and save
some money — as long as you know what to do!
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At Plumbing Nerds, we know even the easiest of jobs
can turn complex. Here are a few tips that should help
if you want to try your hand at putting in a new faucet.

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* Carefully select the right faucet for your sink. To
prevent unnecessary steps of drilling or patching,
purchase a new unit with faucet centers that line up
with the holes in your sink or countertop. If you’re
changing faucet styles, you may need to purchase a
faucet hole cover or plate.
Preparing To Replace Your
Kitchen Faucet

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* Read through the installation directions. Be sure
you understand any special requirements of your
new faucet. If you are a first-time installer, you
may also want to check online for video tutorials
from the manufacturer.
* Make sure to have all of your tools ready. You’ll
likely need an adjustable wrench, a pair of
channel locking pliers, a basin wrench or socket
wrench, and plumbers putty.

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1. Turn off the main hot and cold water valves (usually
located below the sink in a cabinet). Open the
faucet to remove pressure and any remains of water.
2. Using your channel locking pliers and adjustable
wrench, disconnect the hot and cold water lines.
If the lines are old, consider replacing them.
Follow These 6 Steps
For Successful Kitchen Faucet
Replacement In SWFL

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3.To remove the faucet, first remove the nut that
holds the faucet assembly in place with your
socket wrench and then disconnect any hoses that
go to the faucet. You should be able to pull the
faucet out.
4.After measuring your faucet center-to-center again
to verify alignment, seal the new faucet with
gasket or plumber’s putty and set in place. From
underneath the sink, thread the nut on the flange
with your socket or basin wrench.

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5. If your faucet has a pullout sprayer, you’ll need to
add a weight that will help the unit retract.
6.Reattach your supply line so that the hot water is on
the left, cold water on the right. Turn on the water. If
you experience leaks, tighten the connections to the
water line a bit more
Your project should be complete. In just an hour or two of
time, you should have a great looking, trouble-free new
faucet and the satisfaction that you did the job yourself.

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If you’re not handy, strapped for time, or find that the job is
more complicated than you anticipated, give Plumbing Nerds
a quick call at 239-471-7557 or schedule an appointment
online at any point in the process.
When DIY Won’t Do
Call a Nerd.