How To Change Sink Faucet Bathroom

A leaky faucet is a common problem that can waste water and increase your utility bills. If you're not comfortable fixing it yourself, you can call a plumber. But if you're handy and have some basic tools, you can probably do it yourself in about an hour.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to change a sink faucet:

1. Gather your tools and materials

You will need the following tools and materials:

New sink faucet
Adjustable wrench
Basin wrench
Screwdriver
Plumber's putty
Teflon tape

2. Turn off the water supply

The first step is to turn off the water supply to the sink. There should be two shut-off valves under the sink, one for the hot water and one for the cold water. Turn both valves clockwise to close them.

3. Disconnect the old faucet

Once the water supply is turned off, you can disconnect the old faucet. Use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the faucet in place. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this can damage the faucet.

Once the nuts are loosened, you can disconnect the water lines from the faucet. Use the basin wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the water lines in place. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this can damage the water lines.

4. Remove the old faucet

Once the water lines are disconnected, you can remove the old faucet. Grip the faucet by the base and pull it straight up. The faucet should come off easily.

5. Install the new faucet

To install the new faucet, first apply a bead of plumber's putty around the base of the faucet. This will help to seal the faucet and prevent leaks.

Next, wrap a few turns of Teflon tape around the threads of the water lines. This will help to create a watertight seal.

Finally, screw the water lines into the faucet. Be sure to tighten the nuts securely, but do not overtighten them.

6. Connect the water supply

Once the water lines are connected, you can turn the water supply back on. Open the shut-off valves under the sink and check for leaks.

7. Test the faucet

Once you've checked for leaks, you can test the faucet. Turn on the hot and cold water and check to make sure that the water flows smoothly and that there are no leaks.

If you followed these steps correctly, you should now have a new, leak-free sink faucet.