Tools Needed To Change Out Faucet

Most sinks will fit either a center set single hole or widespread faucet.

Tools needed to change out faucet.

It s a good idea to replace the supply lines when you replace the faucet if they are old especially if they were the flexible sort. Loosen the tube nut that s just above the valve on each tube and lift the tubes out of the valves. Check all the connections for leaks and retighten if. Tip with most faucets only three of the four holes are covered so you ll either need to get a blank insert or use the extra hole for a liquid soap.

When you re done keep it inside your vanity or with the rest of your tools. Water will come out of each tube now as they drain back from the faucet so you ll need a towel to soak up this water. Knowing how to remove an aerator from a moen faucet can help you clean or replace a clogged aerator which is far less expensive than purchasing a brand new faucet. Buy this cool tool a special faucet nut wrench to simplify faucet removal under those hard to reach sinks.

Slide the open end of the faucet wrench over the supply tube and push it up to the faucet nuts. Once the supply lines are connected you need to remove the aerator from the faucet. A new faucet is a great way to update your bathroom and give it a whole new look. It works quickly and easily and you avoid backaches.

Turn on the hot and cold water for about a minute. Once the aerator is removed it s time to see if all your work paid off. Slowly turn on the water and check all the connections for leaks. Follow the manufacturer s directions to mount the new faucet then remount the sink with the new faucet and hook up the water lines as we show in this how to replace a kitchen faucet project.

Some faucets include a handy little tool to unscrew the aerator. If you re replacing the faucet in your existing sink look underneath the sink to see how many holes it has usually between 1 and 4. This gets rid of debris or sediment in the faucet. Flush the faucet by removing the aerator.

This determines the type of faucet that will work with your sink. Depending on your model you may need to use a small tool to unscrew the aerator. Because of this design moen aerators sit inside the end of the faucet itself and are impossible to access without a special tool to aid in their removal. A one hole faucet can be installed in a 3 or 4 hole sink by adding a deck plate but not vice versa.

Pick out a new faucet that meets the appropriate size and specifications for your sink. Then turn the ratchet and it will self.