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Faucet Replacement: 5 Key Tips for Replacing Your Kitchen Faucet

November 12, 2019 By Julia Carlisle

One of the easiest ways to bring your home into the 21st century is to update that old-fashioned sink and faucet with a brand new model.

Sinks these days are much less focused on utility these days. That’s because so many consumers want the latest aesthetic design on the market.

Are you one of them? A new sink can improve the value of your home.

And even just a faucet replacement can update those drab fixtures with something shiny and new.

You have dinner party guests to impress and a tight budget to do it in.

Or maybe it’s just a leaky faucet that has you contemplating a change.

Whatever led you here, we’re guiding you through the top 5 tips for replacing your kitchen faucet at home.

Ready to go out with the old and in with the new? Here’s everything you need to know.

1. Shut Off the Water Valve

faucet problems like leaks

Having water faucet problems like leaks, drips, or puddles?

The first thing you need to do is turn off the water to avoid having to work in a pool of drainage water.

Worse, imagine prying off your old faucet only to find yourself with a mouthful of dirty water.

2. Get the Right Faucet

Not just any faucet will work with the sink you already have in place.

Make sure you’re not creating extra trips to the home repair store and get it right the first time.

We recommend taking a photo of the faucet you currently have in place to show to your local home repair store professional.

That way, they can tell you whether your new faucet will fit before you make the purchase.

3. Size-up the Job

working under sink

Before you get started on your faucet replacement, it’s best to assess the job and make a strategy.

Grab a flashlight and see what you’re working with under the sink.

Since you’ll have to unscrew the bolts holding your faucet together, this is also a good time to look for any rust or corrosion that may make the job more difficult than you might’ve expected.

4. Gather Your Tools

tools for replacing faucet

To begin, you must first gather the tools you’ll need to replace your faucet. These include (but aren’t limited to):

  • A wrench
  • The new faucet
  • Rags
  • A putty knife
  • A work light

5. Replace the Supply Lines

faucet supply lines

The supply lines that feed water into your faucet are some of the first components to show signs of wear and tear.

Some new faucets will come with a new set of supply lines.

If yours doesn’t, though, make sure to measure and buy the right type of supply lines while you’re picking up your new faucet.

Faucet Replacement Services for When You Can’t Do-it-Yourself

Sometimes no matter how hard you try to do a faucet replacement yourself, you just can’t get it done right without the help of a professional.

When that’s the case, make sure to book a service professional you can trust.

Is it time for a new faucet but don’t think you have the tools or the skills to replace it on your own?

Call a plumbing and rooter company today to stop dealing with the hassle!

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