If your house is only a few decades old, replacing a bathroom faucet is an easy and relatively inexpensive weekend project. If, for any reason, you feel you cannot handle the task (e.g. your home is older, your plumbing is fragile, you do not know an adjustable wrench from a basin wrench), you can rely on the experts at Ace Home Services for prompt, professional installation.
Bathroom Faucet Replacement
To learn how to replace a bathroom faucet, review the following steps.
1. Gather
Make sure you have an adjustable wrench, pair of pliers and basin wrench on hand. For materials, buy the new faucet of your choice that matches the hole arrangement of your existing sink (one, two or three holes). You also will need these materials:
- Safety goggles or glasses
- Work gloves
- Plumber’s putty
- Mineral spirits
- A soft cloth or sink sponge
- Work light
- Plumber’s tape
- Two flexible supply line extensions
Each faucet will have its unique construction, so consult the new faucet’s installation manual first. Anytime you are connecting water lines, use plumber’s tape to provide a watertight seal.
2. Inspect
Working beneath a sink may be cramped and crowded. Scope out the job site before beginning work. Find a handy place to put your work light. Make certain you know where the water supply valves are for both hot and cold lines.
3. Dry
Turn off the water supply for both lines. Open the faucet to let any water in the lines drain. Disconnect and discard the flexible supply lines from the supply valves, as you will be replacing them when you install the new faucet.
Remove the clamp attached to the lift rod for the stopper. Underneath the sink, loosen any nuts holding the faucet to the sink. A basin wrench can help with this if you cannot reach the nuts easily. Lift the old faucet straight up and discard it.
4. Clean
Use mineral spirits to remove old silicone or plumber’s putty from around the holes. This will make it easier to install your new faucet and will ensure that the faucet functions properly.
5. Install
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding plumber’s putty or silicone for sealing the faucet gasket. After you’ve completed those steps, insert the new faucet into the hole or holes. Use the basin wrench to thread washers and nuts onto the faucet from underneath the sink. Attach one end of each new flexible supply line extension to the hot and cold shanks.
Next, connect the new supply water line extensions to your supply valves. Attach the stopper’s new lift rod to your existing horizontal pivot rod extending out just above the P-trap.
Open the water supply valves slowly and check for leaks. Address any problems that may occur. Test the stopper.
Who to Call for Help
If the job has gotten the best of you, don’t panic. Just turn off the supply valves, contact Ace Home Services at (602) 428-3341 and await our expert technician to complete the installation of your bathroom faucet for you. We also provide complete bathroom remodeling.
