How much should a plumber charge to replace a kitchen faucet?
Faucet installation costs $120 to $300 on average, including removing and replacing an old faucet and adjusting the water lines. The labor cost to install or replace a kitchen, bathroom, or bathtub faucet is $45 to $150 per hour, with plumbers charging for an hour or two.
How do I find my faucet manufacturer?
Count the Splines If you can’t find an identifying model number or manufacturer’s name on the faucet itself, you can identify the manufacturer if you remove the handle and the faucet stem and count the number of splines on its broach and measure the length of the stem.
Can you replace just the head of a kitchen faucet?
Kitchen sink spray heads often are installed at the same time as a new faucet to add more functionality to your sink. Replacing a kitchen sprayer might seem complicated, but it is a simple job that doesn’t require a call to the plumber. Most replacement sprayers are quickly installed in a few basic steps.
How do I measure for a replacement faucet?
If you have separate handles for hot and cold, you have three holes in the sink. Measure the distance between the handles. Hold the the tape measure above the faucet if it’s in the way. If the distance is six inches or more you need a “widespread” or “eight inch spread” faucet.
How long should it take a plumber to replace a kitchen faucet?
A complete installation requires an average of about 7 hours and 10 minutes and includes tasks such as preparing and protecting the area, removing the old faucet and installing the new one with new supply lines.
How do I identify my faucet cartridge?
Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip (from seat to splines). Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge (Lengths range from 1–12). Next, identify the broach pattern with the broach chart (see page B-5).
Will any faucet fit my sink?
Bathroom Faucet Mounting Types Not all bathroom sink faucets work with every sink, so it’s important to make sure the faucet you choose will fit your sink or basin. Standard faucet drillings are centerset, single-hole or widespread.
Can you replace a single handle kitchen faucet with a double?
Some prefer the ease of use of a single-handle faucet for the kitchen. However, we often hear from homeowners looking for a different bathroom faucet style. Thankfully, replacing a single handled-faucet with a double-handled faucet or vice versa is not too difficult—especially for an experienced plumber.
How hard is it to replace a kitchen faucet?
The toughest part of replacing a kitchen faucet is removing the old one. Unexpected problems always pop up—corroded pipes, difficult-to-reach nuts and poor access to fittings. Otherwise, installing a new kitchen faucet isn’t tough at all.
How do I know what cartridge my faucet is?
Where is model number on Moen kitchen faucet?
The model/series number is usually a four or five digit number beginning with “7” or “8” and may be followed by letters. The series number may sometimes be found on the underside of the spout. The series number is often found on the back of the decorative ring located at the bottom of the spout.
Do all kitchen sinks have 3 holes?
Sinks generally come in one of three configurations: 6”, 8”, and 6”-16”. The faucet will cover the holes in most of these configurations. You will need to measure the width between the outer holes or estimate it by measuring the width of the deck plate. A 3-hole sink is very common.
