Is your bathroom or kitchen sink faucet leaking or clogged? Learn how to replace a sink faucet yourself in under an hour with common hand tools.
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This repair is quick and easy, and a new faucet can be installed with only two tools. The average cost for a plumber to replace a faucet is $400 so by doing this yourself you save $350 and every time you use the sink you can be proud you replaced your faucet yourself.
You can tackle the project with a basin wrench and a few other common tools,if you have the necessary skills, this is something you can attempt yourself.
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Not all faucets are secured to the sink the same way. Some faucets have a large locknut underside of the sink, others have a threaded rod with a nut securing it to a mounting plate underside of the sink. Call a plumber if the faucet is located in the wall or if the valves in the wall appear corroded or leaking this is a job for a professional.// ChrisFix