How to Repair Kitchen Faucets

!±8± How to Repair Kitchen Faucets

Trying to repair water faucets by yourself can be pretty frustrating and time consuming. In fact, most kitchen faucets are simple devices and are easy to fix. In this article, we will tell you the information and instruction that will help you replacing the faucet.

First of all, the hardest part is to find the right replacement parts. Most of the hardware stores carry name brand faucets (eg. Delta, Kohler, Price Pfister) replacement parts. To make sure you get the right parts, the easiest way is to take the old parts with you to the store. Buy new O-rings too. The tools you will need are one Allen wrench (you can get it from any hardware store for to ), screwdrivers, and slip-joint pliers.

Before you do anything, turn off the water supply and turn on the faucet to allow the remaining water inside the faucet to drain. Place a basin beneath the sink under the drain and pipes to catch any residual water as you work. Remove the faucet handle by loosening the set screw under the handle using an Allen wrench. Remember the order of the parts as you remove them and be sure to line them up for reassembly purpose. Clean up any residual or debris from the old faucet.

Remove the cap of the faucet using slip-joint pliers. Tape the teeth of the pliers to prevent damage of the surface. Remove the faucet cam, washer, and the rotating ball.

Fish out the old springs and packing pieces using flathead screwdriver. Grab the spout with both hands, twist and remove the spout from the faucet face.

Use a small knife or needlenose pliers to remove the old O-ring and diverter. Press the new diverter into place, coat the new O-rings with heatproof packing grease and install the new O-rings. Use both hands, reattach the spout by pressing it back into place. Install the faucet ball, the cam, and cam packing. Reassembly the faucet handle.

Turn on the water and check for leaks by placing some paper towels beneath the drain the pipes. Wait for a few minutes. If there is no water leak, your new faucet is good to go!

There are different kinds of kitchen faucets. Even though the removal of the faucet heads might be a little bit different, but the basic remains the same. No matter what kind of faucet you have, this kitchen faucet repair instructions will help you with the problem.