Whether you realize it or not, you don't have to
call an expert whenever you see a minor damage at home. This will definitely
cost you a lot even if you can fix it on your own. Let's take your kitchen
faucet, for example, if you have just the basic knowledge about it, then you
can fix such without calling for any help. Whether you are living in Ayala Premier Taguig or any real estate in the Philippines, there is no reason for
you not to know the basic tricks on how to fix your kitchen faucet. Below, we
list down easy steps on how you can fix it without any hassles at all.
1. Remove
the sink makes (most) everything better
Before you start with the repair, it is better
for you to remove the sink first. In this way, it would be easier for you to
reach and fix the pipe or anything that needs to be fixed. Moreover, this will
make the fixing done in a faster and convenient way as possible.
2. Shut
off the water main
You definitely don't want the water to splash
all over you and on the kitchen, right? That only means you have to shut off
the water supply to make sure there will be no water wasted during the repair.
Moreover, this is also one way to conserve water and energy at home.
3. Replace
supply lines too
If you think that the problem why your kitchen
faucet is not functioning, then it is better for you to replace the supply
lines too. Perhaps, the supply lines are damaged and can't pump up water in the
faucet. And most importantly, make sure that the supply lines are correctly
installed to ensure that it would work.
4. Ease
the edge with cat litter
Generally, fixing your kitchen faucet may
require you a lot of effort. That means, to make sure you will not hurt
yourself or have some bruises, then you can use a bag of kitty litter to lean
on. It is in this way where it would be convenient for you to work with the
repairs. However, if you do not have any
kitty litter, then you can have a bag of laundry, pillows, bagged sand, or
anything relatively soft that is as high as the floor of your kitchen base
cabinet will do.
5. Use
this cheap "Miracle too" to get to those basin nuts
Cramming your fingers into the tight space of
basin nuts is not that simple as you think it is. Instead of making your life
harder, you can definitely use the basin wrench. However, if you do not have
such tool, you can buy them at an affordable price. Generally, bottom-mounted faucets are
connected above the sink, while the top-mounted faucets are secured on the
bottom and have a base plate. That means it does not matter whether you pulled
the sink out or not, the process is still the same.
6. Clean
countertop
Of course, once the repair is done, you should
clean your countertop. This is to ensure that there will be no toxic chemicals,
or any elements risky to our health. Moreover, you can also use cleaning
materials and detergent to make sure that the countertops are properly cleaned.
Fixing your kitchen faucet is not that hard as
you think it is. For as long as you know what and what not to do when it comes
to the repairs, then it you can definitely fix it on your own.
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