NchantingPrincess asked:


I would appreciate any tips to keep in mind while doing it? Thanks.
JEAN

7 Responses to “It is easy to replace a kitchen faucet yourself without a plumber?”

1. ROBERT on October 30th, 2009 9:53 pm

   GUADALUPE

   Most important tip turn the water off first! Read all the directions before you start it’s pretty easy.

2. IRVIN on November 1st, 2009 1:14 pm

   BERNARD

   Taking an old one off might be the hardest part. First turn off the water, if you have valves that turn off just the sink water it’s better
   Next take the hoses / pipes loose from the knobs, there should be only two, one hot one cold
   Take the old faucet with you to make sure the new one will fit the sink
   Put the new one in, replace the hoses / pipes to the correct knobs ( there will be rubber gaskets to replace to help keep them from leaking )
   Turn on the water
   should be done

3. DEXTER on November 4th, 2009 6:06 pm

   LEONEL

   It isn’t too bad. Make sure the water is off. Open all faucets to drain all water out. Have a drip pan ready and towels for the water that spills. Make sure connections have a nut on them (not hard soldered). If not soldered, loosen the nuts on the pipes. then loosen the nuts holding the faucet under the sink. Pull it out and put new one in. Use Teflon tape or pipe dope on threads if fitting is not flared.
   It sounds harder than it is.

4. RUDOLPH on November 7th, 2009 1:01 am

   EMILE

   Without seeing it, all I can say is if the plumbing is modern then it shouldn’t be too difficult, however, why would you want to change it if it is. Unless you have a friend who has done some plumbing to show you, better to get a plumber.

5. JAN on November 7th, 2009 7:23 am

   BRYCE

   It is not that difficult. close valves in cabinet for hot and cold water. get a basin wench from hardware loosen supply lines remove nuts under counter that hold faucet Put new facet in place and hook up supply lines then there you are done deal.

6. CORY on November 10th, 2009 2:07 pm

   CURTIS

   If you’re any kind of a DIY with the right tools, it’s not. Just make
   sure to turn the water off underneath the sink so if you screw
   something up, you won’t flood your house. Your new faucet
   should have basic instructions on how to take out the old one
   and install the new one. Good luck.

7. VINCE on November 10th, 2009 10:28 pm

   BILLIE

   You’ll need one special tool.

   A faucets wrench to reach under the cabinet to remove the nuts and replace. It’s a long handle with a swivel half moon shape grip. Can’t be done with any regular wrenches or pliers.
   A long extension on a ratchet wrench and socket may work.

   You’ll need to remove the faucets and match the configuration with the new ones.