Before you begin, safety first! Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves located under your sink. Then, turn on the faucet to release any remaining water pressure in the lines. This prevents a messy surprise during the installation process.
This project outlines the steps to replace an old kitchen faucet with a new one. It starts by emphasizing safety, instructing to turn off the water supply valves under the sink and open the faucet to drain residual pressure, preventing spills. The next step involves disconnecting the old faucet. Using an adjustable or basin wrench, the water supply lines are detached from the faucet, followed by removing the mounting nuts holding the faucet to the sink. Then the new faucet is installed. Following the manufacturer's instructions, insert the new faucet into the sink hole and secure it with mounting hardware from below. Connect the water supply lines and sprayer hose (if any). Secure all connections with plumber's putty and Teflon tape as needed. Finally, turn the water supply back on and check thoroughly for leaks. The project estimates a duration of 1-3 hours and suggests helpful tips like taking pictures of plumbing connections before disconnecting them.
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