How to remove a broken faucet ? Tips on faucet replacement and repair 
The kitchen faucet ensures the normal water supply in the kitchen. It is very convenient for cooking, washing vegetables and fruits, and brings great convenience. However, as the use time increases, the faucet will inevitably become damaged and needs to be replaced in time. The replacement faucet must be removed before replacement, but how to remove it? Next, I will introduce to you how to faucet repair and replace .
- Prepare the necessary tools and close the water gate of the house. Ensure that there will be no water spray during the faucet removal process, and avoid unnecessary trouble in time.
- After closing the water gate, wait a while to ensure that the remaining water in the faucet has been drained before proceeding with subsequent operations. You can also directly use paper towels or towels to absorb water, which will greatly shorten the waiting time.
- Use a knife to pry off the protective film on the faucet handle. This operation is relatively simple, because the protective film is usually put on directly or glued on.
- Use the corresponding screwdriver to unscrew the screw on the faucet handle. At this time, the faucet can be removed. However, since the faucet handle is usually fixed through toothed engagement, it requires a little force.
- After completing the disassembly of the corresponding faucet, open the bottom shaft to achieve final disassembly. After the disassembly and assembly work is completed, organize relevant tools.
2.kitchen faucet replacement and installation methods
Before installation, first prepare the installation tools and check whether the accessories are complete. Common faucet accessories include: hoses, rubber rings, shower heads, drain pipes, decorative caps, etc.
Installation steps：
- Remove the entire faucet accessories (dental tube, rubber gasket, stainless steel gasket, fixing nut);
- Pass one of the water inlet pipes through the faucet opening and through the countertop;
- Screw the passed water inlet pipe into the water inlet hole under the faucet, and tighten it appropriately;
- Pass the entire removed dental pipe through the water inlet pipe that has been screwed into the faucet water inlet;
- Pass the second water inlet pipe through the entire dental pipe and screw it into the other water inlet under the faucet, and tighten it appropriately;
- Align the dental tube with the bottom of the faucet and tighten it appropriately. Adjust the position of the faucet, then fix the accessories and tighten them appropriately.
Note: It needs to be stable, because the kitchen faucet is used frequently and is easily moved around, so the locking nut must be tightened.
3.Reasons for kitchen faucet leakage
1.The faucet cannot be closed tightly – dripping water
The main reason for this problem is a damaged gasket inside the faucet. Most faucet products have plastic washers inside. Some plastic waste at home can be cut into spacers the size of faucet pipes and used without spending a penny.
- Water leakage around the faucet valve core
This problem is mostly caused by the owner using too much force, causing the faucet to become loose or separated from the installation medium. Can be reinstalled. Before installation, wrap an appropriate amount of raw tape on the spiral part of the faucet. If necessary, seal it with glass glue.
- Water seepage in the gap between faucet bolts
Once there is water leakage or dripping problem in the faucet, it is all related to the gasket. Remove the faucet and see if the gasket is detached or worn. Replace it in time to fix it.
- Water leakage from pipe joints
If there is a problem of water seepage at the pipe joints, in this case, as the use time increases, the nuts of the faucet will loosen or corrode. Generally, the product can be replaced or a gasket can be added.
4. Water leakage treatment
In daily life, sometimes we find that the faucet is still dripping after being tightened, and water is constantly dripping from the faucet outlet or joint. This not only causes a lot of waste, but sometimes the sound can also cause some trouble.
In fact, the structure of the faucet is very simple. You can fix the leak yourself. Generally speaking, water leakage problems can be solved by replacing gasket-type parts such as shaft gaskets or triangular sealing gaskets inside the faucet. However, before proceeding with the renovation, you must turn off the main faucet switch in your home.
Regarding the water leakage repair at the faucet joint, the reason for the leakage is simply that the water-stop tape that fastens the faucet (fixing screw) is damaged. So just use a wrench to remove the faucet and re-roll new water-stop tape where the screw is fixed.
5.Reasons why water still leaks even if the faucet is tightened:
1. Water leakage at the nozzle/hose connection is caused by the loose connection caused by dragging the nozzle for a long time. The solution is to tighten clockwise by hand.
2. Handle
Water leakage in this position is mostly caused by damage to the valve core and loss of water-stopping function. The solution is to replace the valve core.
3. Valve connection part
If water leaks from this location, either the water valve is broken or the water supply pipe joint is not tightened. Just check and tighten.
4. Water supply pipeline
If it is broken in the middle, just choose to replace a line. If it is a faucet with a cord and body, just replace the faucet directly.
