Keep or replace kitchen faucet?
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Comments (5)That seems a fair quote. I'm a handyman, and it seems that plumbing work can be one of the most underestimated jobs out there. It's all too common to have addl. things to do in order to finish "simple jobs", and only a fair amount of homeowner DIY hand-wringing can cure folks of that thought process. When I forget the value of plumbers and plumbing work (eg. quoting too low to friends), I get a quick slap-in-the-face reminder. Last week it took me a couple hours just to remove an old 3 piece lavatory faucet set that was seized up and corroded. First, top was being saved and couldn't be removed. So I had the penetrating oil out (no luck), then drill (to drill and break retaining nuts that couldn't be reached - and afterward sliced my fingertip open with a shard of metal from the nut), then sawzall (used two blades) to cut off the loosed fixtures from above. Lot's of fun....See MoreKitchen faucet repair vs replace
Comments (30)My gut reaction is that there's o-ring that needs to be replaced and the spout comes out by loosening or removing a small set screw on the back of the horizontal part where the spout connects. ci_lantro provided a source for replacement parts. If you just want to replace the thing, my personal preference is for Moen. Not because Moen makes great faucets but because it's the Chevy of the faucet world and parts are available everywhere - Home Depot, Lowe's, True Value, Ace, etc. They also offer a lifetime warranty without providing documentation and I've found their support to be fantastic. A friend of mine had a Moen Arbor hi-arc kitchen faucet whose handle was a little loose. It requires a basic Allen key to tighten, which I didn't have with me, but I was willing to run out to the hardware to pick up. Problem is, I don't know what size or if it's SAE or metric. Call Moen support and they not only tell me what size Allen key I need but also immediately offer to send me, free, a new set screw and Allen key. Service just doesn't get any better than that....See MoreSuper basic question: kitchen faucet replacement
Comments (5)Get a single lever faucet for the middle which will can come with a matching soap dispenser. Install a matching garbage disposal button; less than $100.00. Three holes filled. A good granite guy can pull repair material from the back of one of your splashes and fill a hole or two, but that can be pricy. These can't be seen when standing at the sink: You can replace your sink with one with a faucet deck and all unused holes are eliminated: If that 15-year-old has been leaking, the nut may be oxidized to the shaft; you'll only get it off with a grinder with a diamond blade. Don't touch the deck when you do, or drop the sink and cut it off from underneath....See MoreLooking for suggestions on replacing my old kitchen faucet
Comments (1)Owners really like this Delta Essa 9113 faucet (Build. Home Depot) and the brushed nickel 9113-AR-DST is only $162 on Amazon. Be sure to check the specs for hole size and clearances. What will you do with the other two holes in the countertop? The faucet ships with an Escutcheon but you'd have to mount the faucet in the center hole -- check hole spacing -- to use it....See More- 8 years ago
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