Whether you’re planning to do a remodel or moving into a new house, it’s always fun to do the whole process by yourself. It’s because you can choose everything based on your needs and of course, your budget. One of the spots in a house that you can’t miss out on is a kitchen. As the hub of the house, a kitchen is one of the core areas that need to run smoothly.
When it comes to a kitchen, fixing a fixture that is related to plumbing can be quite tricky. Therefore, some homeowners choose to call a plumber instead of doing it themselves. However, it’s still possible to change a kitchen faucet alone, especially if you love a DIY job.
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In this tutorial, we will show you how to remove a Moen kitchen faucet that has a single handle.
Before doing this job, please make sure that you follow the instructions carefully because each brand, type, and model may need different treatments.
You will need these basic tools and supplies:
The first step is to make sure that the waterline supply is off because your kitchen will turn into a swimming pool if you let the water supply on, even if the faucet is off.
Once the valve is shut off, double-check everything to make sure that the pipes are empty.
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After draining the residual water, you can start removing the faucet’s handle.
Now that you have removed the handle, check again if you spot a major leak or any malfunctioning parts.
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After removing the dome and black jacket, you will notice the handle mechanism that controls the water flow of the faucet.
After making sure that the mechanism has been safely removed, you can see the ring and washer under it.
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Once you have done with the previous step, it’s time to take out the spout. You may want to write down or simply remember the directions and sequence you have removed them so it’s easier when you put them back.
While you’re doing the job, it’s a great chance to clean the surrounding of the sink surface while the faucet is removed.
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Those are 8 (eight) simple steps that you can follow to remove a Moen kitchen faucet by yourself. Calling a professional plumber is very understandable since it has to do with your plumbing. However, it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to do it alone. We hope that this tutorial can help you and happy exploring!