Do you have to turn off the water to change a faucet?
Always shut off the water before replacing a kitchen faucet. Most of the time this is a cinch, accomplished by simply twisting On/Off valves located on the hot and cold water supply lines (connected to the underside of the faucet) to “OFF,” using just your fingers.
How to disconnect faucet supply lines or tubes?
To remove the faucet, you have to disconnect the faucet supply lines using a wrench and some elbow grease. This is the most important step in removing a faucet, learn how it is done. Start by finding the water pipes that supply your faucet. There are two inside the sink cabinets right below the faucet, one for hot and one for the cold water line.
Where do I Turn Off the kitchen faucet?
If there are no water shut-offs under the sink, then you’ll need to turn off the main water supply to your home. This main water supply shut-off valve is usually located in a basement or a garage. Once the water is off, turn the kitchen faucet fully on. This will drain any water that might still be in the lines.
How do you remove a tub faucet from the wall?
To detach a screw-on faucet, turn the spout counterclockwise to unscrew it and remove it from the wall. Then, use an Allen wrench or a hex key to remove the screw in the wall adapter so you can slide it off the water supply pipe.
How do you remove a water filter from an under sink faucet?
Place a wrench on the metal nut located above the connection and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it. Repeat the process to loosen the metal nut under the connection as well. Lift the metal “T” fitting off of the cold water supply and set it aside. The hose for the water filter will still be attached to it.
How do you remove an old kitchen faucet?
Remove Old Faucet. Turn off the water supply valves and turn on the hot and cold faucet knobs to drain residual water in the faucet. Disconnect the water supply lines to the faucet from underneath the sink with an adjustable wrench. Remove the nuts securing the faucet to the sink from underneath.
How do you remove a faucet handle?
Open the puller, insert the central shaft into the screw hole in the middle of the handle, then hook the arms of the puller under the base. When you turn the handgrip clockwise, the puller will lift the handle off the faucet stem, much like a corkscrew removes a cork from a wine bottle.
How do I remove a faucet screen?
Turn the aerator counterclockwise and unscrew it from the faucet. The aerator is located at the tip of the faucet. If it does not turn easily, use a rubber-strap wrench. Pliers or other metal objects can scratch the faucet’s surface coating. Turn the aerator over and remove the screen.
Can’t remove faucet cartridge?
Depending on the configuration of the faucet and wall or backsplash, you may be able to hook a pry bar behind the handle, support it against a piece of wood and pry the cartridge. It often takes only a small movement to break the seal so you can remove the cartridge by pulling on the handle.