How To Replace Kitchen Faucet Handles

If the allen screw is stuck or if you strip it so it won t come out remove the cap with the handle still in place.

How to replace kitchen faucet handles. As a safety precaution you will want to go ahead and turn the water off under the sink for this method. Look at the top of the kitchen sink and count the number of components that make up the faucet. The faucet shown in the picture figure 1 has two main components the faucet left and the sprayer right. A single handle ball type faucet.

Some kitchen faucets have a separate sprayer hose on the side. A broken faucet handle on a bathroom or kitchen sink can make it difficult to turn the water on and off. Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below. Removing a double faucet handle of a brand without screws or caps.

If you have a faucet with double handles then this video will take you step by step through the process of replacing your stem. Be sure to watch part 1 to u. You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. Unscrew the lines from the faucet.

Remove the old faucet supply lines image 1 which will expose the holes in the sink. When an acrylic decorative handle breaks the sharp edges could cut your hand. Use a basin wrench to loosen up both the hot and cold water supply lines image 2. Have a bucket handy to catch the water.

Hold the arm of the faucet handle in place and twist the base counterclockwise. Use a pair of snips or scissors to cut the old plastic sprayer line from the faucet. A step by step tutorial video on how to remove and replace a kitchen faucet.