Change Bathroom Faucet

The majority of faucets for bath sinks have three parts.

Change bathroom faucet. Check all the connections for leaks and retighten if. Many bathroom faucet replacement kits include new drains so take this opportunity to replace the drain pipe. Some faucets include a handy little tool to unscrew the aerator.

Plus if you choose ones with separate mixing valves and trims you can more easily update the faucet in the future with less work and waste. Before you can install a bathroom faucet you need to know what type to buy. Before replacing a bathroom faucet turn off the water supply using the valve behind the sink and drain the pipes beneath the basin.

Having detached the faucet lift rod use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the slip nut on the bending p trap pipe under the sink. When you re done keep it inside your vanity or with the rest of your tools. Replacing your bathroom faucets can be a quick and rewarding project.

Then remove the old faucet insert the new gasket and faucet over the existing hole and. Turn on the hot and cold water for about a minute. Water passes through separate hot and cold supply lines controlled by the valves then mixes in a tee and comes out the spout.

Next disconnect the supply tubes beneath the basin and use a wrench to remove the bolts holding the old faucet in place. Flush the faucet by removing the aerator.