Kitchen faucet installation is a fast, affordable way to freshen up your kitchen.
All of the water lines feed through that hole, for a smooth look andeasy cleaning.
However, when the sink has three holes on the rim, a single-handle faucet can still be used.
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An optional deck plate covers the two side holes, leaving the center hole available for the faucet.
The valve handles are located inside the sink base cabinet.
From above, pull the entire kitchen faucet assembly with attached lines out of the sink.
The faucet body must rest solidly and squarely on the rim.
Fit the silicone or rubber gasket into the top of the deck plate.
The supply lines are often pre-attached to the faucet.
Bundle the lines with your free hand to guide them into the hole.
After hand-tightening the nut, further tighten the nut with the basin wrench.
Some sprayer hoses indicate the counterweight location with a colored mark.
Wind the tape clockwise.
Screw on by hand at first, then finish by tightening with pliers.
Test the Faucet
Turn the water valves counter-clockwise to open them.
Turn slowly and use the flashlight to observe the threaded connections for leaks.
Turn on the faucet and check around the faucet base or deck plate for leaks.
Unique kitchen faucets like wall-mounted pot fillers should be installed by an experienced plumber.
Kitchen faucets that tap intotankless water heatersalso are candidates for professional installation.
A plumber is typically not needed to install a kitchen faucet.
Homeowners with no plumbing experience can complete this simple project.
Accessing the sink from below can be difficult.
So, homeowners who find this difficult may choose tofind a plumberfor the job.
It costs $75 to $125 to install a kitchen faucet by yourself.
The cost of installing a kitchen faucet is mostly the cost of the faucet itself.
Few, if any, additional materials are required.
Caulk is usually not needed to install a kitchen faucet.
