How involving is it to replace a kitchen faucet?

Question

Our current faucet is leaking and we would like to replace it.. Can this be a diy project? Or is it best to hire someone?

Answer 1

There's that old saying that starts with "you don't have to be a rocket scientist to....."

What you do need is the ability to think, and the ambition to take the first step.

Replacing a faucet is simple, but in any job there are always complicating factors, and any home repair job usually takes 3 times the time you think it will.

I find that most even relatively simple jobs require one extra trip to the "Home Store."

You will need basic tools, which you probably have if you are considering doing it yourself.

The instructions should come with the new faucet.

You may want to use SS reinforced flexible connectors instead of the rigid one that are probably on the sink, but the old rigid one may fit up to the new faucet just fine.

And invest in a decent faucet, one with Ceramic valve inserts. These things will last for decades without leaks or other troubles and in all liklihood you will not have to maintain it again. It will probably cost at least $100 for a kitchen fixture with ceramic inserts but it is worth it.

A link below talks about faucet replacement.

Answer 2

Far and away, the worst part of replacing a kitchen sink faucet is removing the old faucet without ruining the sink or any of your knuckles or fingers. I've replaced units that should have taken 20 minutes, but instead took several hours because of all the corrosion and lack of space in which to work, (turn a wrench, tubing cutter, etc.). As several of the preceeding answers have said, it can be a fun project if you're at all handy, understand the basic principles of how things work, and have the basic tools. One thing most people don't think about when doing this type of work is the length of time you could be laying on one or the other set of ribs, on a hard sharp edge of the cabinet. I used to come away with bruises each time I replaced one till I came up with the idea of putting an old sleeping bag down over the sharp cabinet edge. It cushions the edge enough to nearly completely eliminate the sore aftermath. Good luck.

Answer 3

Go buy the faucet and follow the instructions that will come with it. It is easy to do. You might want to also ask for a faucet wrench, it makes it easier to get at the coupling to the faucet that is hard to get at.

Answer 4

it is a DIY but make sure you buy a faucet that has the same size as the cutouts or you can buy a cover plate to adapt to the new faucet also known as a booboo plate should only take 20 minutes to replace

Answer 5

A kitchen faucet is not a major job as long as you know where the water shut off is
If the one that is there was installed properly, it has shutoffs at the sink!

Answer 6

It is not that hard if you are handy around the house. The faucet you choose will have instruction with it.

Answer 7

Its a great and easy DIY. Check at Lowes and Home Depot their staff can help you with installation problems.

Answer 8

its a "that depends." take a look underneath and see if its a professional job youre replacing...if so then you can prob just go to Lowes or whereever and get a replacement and put it it. dont forget teflon tape for the threads and putty for the base mount.

Answer 9

its really easy but you need the right tool. a plumber is very expensive its gonna cost you alot. but it you go to lowes or home depot they will show you how to do this. you can even get tips online at homedepot.com or lowes its will save you alot of money

Answer 10

Not a hard job if you have thr right tool's. Basin wrench,tubing cutters and 2 adjustable wrenchs. you will also need pipe dope and plumbers putty