How to Fix Kitchen Sink Sprayer
The kitchen sink sprayer is a tool you may take for granted, not realizing how indispensable it is until it's broken. Depending on the extent of the break, some new kitchen sink sprayers can be expensive to fix. These helpful kitchen devices aren't difficult to fix, because in most cases it's simply a faulty diverter. It should take even an inexperienced handy man only a short time to fix a kitchen sink sprayer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn off the water to the sprayer by using the hot and cold water shut-off valves located underneath the sink.
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Loosen the cap located behind the faucet's spout, using a pair of pliers, making sure to protect the chrome cap with an old rag. Once the cap is removed, stuff the rag down into the sink's drain.
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Loosen the old diverter and use needle-nose pliers to pull it out with its rubber gasket.
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Wrap some PTFE tape around the threads of the new diverter.
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Gently thread the new diverter into place and carefully tighten it.
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Remove the rag that was placed inside the drain and tighten the cap above the diverter using pliers and the old rag as protection.
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Turn the water back on and test your kitchen sink sprayer.
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Tips & Warnings
If your sprayer is experiencing low water pressure, it may be because of a clog in the aerator. If this is the case you can simply unscrew the aerator from the sprayer head, soak it in vinegar and give it a light cleaning with a soft brush and a mild detergent.
If your sprayer is leaking, you may need to replace the hose, especially if you've had it a long time or if it looks worn.
Never attempt to fix your kitchen sink sprayer's diverter without first turning off both the hot and cold water valves located underneath the sink; turning off one will not turn off the other.
