Since you’ve become a home owner, I know you’ve been faced with a rude awakening that there a million and one things to update or replace in the house. UGH, you may say the kitchen faucet is not working out, running a leak or is an eyesore. Or maybe you’re a newbie or seasoned real estate investor and need to replace and an install a pull out kitchen faucet.
Take a deep breath because I know your first instinct is to give up or just call a contractor to do the work. Calling a contractor, plumber, jack of all trades kind of a guy/gal for some basic 101 repairs/updates can deplete your hard earned monies. Besides even if you had the resources, it’s empowering to #diy (otherwise known as do it yourself). To install a pull out kitchen faucet is completely doable on your own, so roll up your sleeves, become real good friends with http://www.homedepot.com or http://www.lowes.com or http://abchome.com or http://www.brizo.com if you want to go ultra luxury. If you’re feeling budget conscious and interested in installing a pull out kitchen faucet for under $100, our step by step instructions will help. Typically, plumbers will charge you $150 just to stop by for a “estimate”. Surely, if there aren’t any leaks you can make a go of it. So let’s do this today!
Today we replaced a partially functioning and OLD faucet and installed a Water Ridge Pull Out kitchen faucet courtesy of http://www.costco.com for $59.99! Believe it, but remember you’re welcome to install any kitchen faucet you want.
#1 GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
- safety goggles
- screwdriver
- adjustable wrench
- clear silicone sealant
- towels
#2 TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY
You must do this to prevent water from splashing everywhere!
#3 REMOVE OLD KITCHEN FAUCET
Very carefully, use your adjustable wrench and remove the locknut around the hot and cold water supply lines.
#4 CLEAN TOP OF DECK AND ENSURE DRY
#5 APPLY CLEAR SILICONE SEALANT
Carefully apply the clear silicone sealant to the based of the 3 hole deck plate (around the interior perimeter edge of the putty plate).
#6 INSERT FAUCET BODY
Ensure when you’re inserting the faucet body that the deck plate is centered!
#7 SECURE RUBBER WASHER/METAL WASHER TO SHANK AND SECURE WITH LOCK NUT
#8 ATTACH SUPPLY LINES AND TIGHTEN
9 REMOVE CAP FROM DISCHARGE TUBE
Remove cap from discharge tube and attach quick connector to discharge tube. Pull down on quick connector to ensure it’s secure.
#10 ATTACH RUBBER WEIGHT TO COVER WEIGHT LOCATOR
This allows the pull-out spray to retract back when done
#11 TURN ON WATER, CHECK FOR LEAKS
If you’ve tightened all the screws/nuts there shouldn’t be a leak! If so you may have a faulty pipe or it’s not secure. If you have leak, you may need to tighten the screws or you may need to replace the water supply tubing.
#12 REMOVE BOTTLE AND BOTTLE LOCK NUT FROM SHANK OF DISPENSER HOLDER
You’ll want to insert shank of dispense holder through the top of sink (the 3rd hole).
#13 TIGHTEN THE BOTTLE TO DISPENSER HOLDER AND SCREW TIGHTLY
#14 FILL BOTTLE WITH LIQUID SOAP
Then insert pump nozzle into dispense holder, pump several times for detergent to release and you’re done!
CONGRATULATIONS! You’re done and did it! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Onto the next project!
**Note: Consult your local plumber if needed as all installations may vary.**
