How to replace a faucet

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Probably, there is no such person who at least once in his life had to deal with a crane failure. If you decide to fix the mixer yourself, then before you replace the tap, you need to find out the reason for its breakdown.

About what are the reasons, how to fix them, and how much it costs to change the tap - you will learn in our article.

Causes of crane malfunctions

There may be several of them:

1) 2)

This faucet may need to be replaced.

3) 4) 5) 6)

You need to know what type of faucet you have installed. Then it will be easier for you to change the faucet in the kitchen or, for example, in the bathroom.

How to fix a leaky faucet? at your disposal on our website

Replacing gaskets in faucets

If the faucet is leaking at the point where the spout is fixed

  1. Unscrew the spout.
  2. Change gasket.
  3. Place the spout carefully.

If the faucet is leaking at the point where the hoses are fixed to the mixer

Check the integrity of the seals. If necessary, replace them, as well as the hoses.

If the faucet is leaking at the sink fixing point

Replace the gasket or "plant" the faucet on silicone.

If the faucet itself is damaged

It also needs to be replaced

1) Shut off hot and cold water valves.

2) Remove the flexible hoses from the valves with which the faucet is attached to them.

Removing flexible hoses

3) Unscrew the large nuts that secure the faucet.

4) Carefully remove the old faucet with an adjustable wrench.

5) Thoroughly clean the place where the old product used to be and install a new faucet. But before that, attach new hoses to it.

6) Tighten the nuts on the underside of the sink.

Nut tightening

7) Connect the hoses to the valves and secure them.

8) Turn on the water and check if the faucet is leaking now. If necessary, tighten the nuts again.

Checking the faucet for leaks

So, now you know how to change the faucet in the sink with your own hands. This does not require much effort. Clearly, how to change the tap, video instructions can be viewed here:

In addition, on how to change the faucet in the bathroom, a video with detailed instructions can be viewed here:

How to replace a lever faucet?

If the faucet with a lever began to leak at the place where the hoses were fixed to the faucet or attached to the sink, then in these cases the instructions for replacing it are no different from those given above.

How to change a ceramic faucet?

  1. Disassemble the faucet.
  2. Take out the ceramic cartridge and replace it with a new one.
  3. If the integrity of the tap is damaged, then change it to a new one.

How to change the tap on the riser with water shut off?

  1. Shut off the riser water supply.
  2. Drain the water from the piping system. Having previously obtained the consent of the management company.
  3. Wrap tape with a sealing agent or fum-tape around the tap thread.

    Important!
    Wind in the direction of twisting the tap onto the pipe.

  4. Screw the tap onto the pipe. If it twists easily, then add more fum tapes, but do not overdo it! The twist of the product should be with some effort.

How to change the faucet without shutting off the water?

  • In a high-rise building (flooding of neighbors or basement is possible),
  • At the heating stand
  • And hot water.

So, the order of work is as follows:

1) Prepare buckets, some rags and ask someone to help you. One can't do it here.

2) Seal the threads on the new faucet and open it.

Thread sealing on a faucet: steps

3) Unscrew the broken faucet.

4) Run water through the new faucet.

5) Tighten the valve about 2 turns.

6) Close the new faucet and screw it on completely.

How much does it cost to change a faucet?

The cost of replacing a faucet depends on its type.

If you decide to entrust the plumber to change the faucet in the bathroom, the price “does not bite” is 700–1,500 rubles. And if you want to change the faucet in the kitchen. Reasonable price - from 800 rubles. up to 2 thousand rubles

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