How to Change a Lever Kitchen Faucet Washer
Lever kitchen faucets are prone to leaking when their washers become worn and damaged. Changing a lever kitchen faucet washer yourself is not difficult and can save you money. All that is required is a set of basic tools. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Rag
- Wrench
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Allen wrench
- Replacement washer
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Instructions
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Turn off the water line. Look underneath your sink and check for a shut-off valve. If you don't see one, find the main water source and turn off the valve. Test to make sure the water is off.
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Turn the faucet on to drain out any water still in the line.
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Put a rag or drain stopper in the drain of your sink so you don't lose any small parts when disassembling your faucet.
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Set another rag down on a counter or other flat surface and line each of your parts up on the rag in order. This will help avoid confusion when you're putting the pieces back together.
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Use an Allen wrench to loosen the screw holding the kitchen lever in place.
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Remove the screw and twist the handle off. If the handle won't come off, cover it with a rag and use a pair of pliers to gently remove it. This will ensure you don't scratch the finish on the faucet.
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Remove the packing nut on top of the stem assembly with a pair of pliers.
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Pull out the entire stem assembly.
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Locate the small screw at the bottom of the stem assembly holding the washer in place and unscrew it.
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Take the entire stem assembly and washer to a hardware or home improvement store and purchase a replacement washer that is an exact match.
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Replace the old washer with the new one.
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Put the stem assembly and faucet back together in reverse order.
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Turn the water back on at the main source.
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