Replacing a Single Handle Kitchen Sink Faucet

debodun

debodun

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I had a guy from church look at my kitchen sink faucet which is difficult to turn off. Not that the handle doesn't turn easily - it just keeps running when I push down. It can be anywhere from a good trickle to a fast drip if it doesn't shut off completely. I have to find the "sweet spot" handle placement to eventually stop the flow and when I do I practically have to do a handstand on the handle. I feel every time I use it, it's going to break off. He said if I got a replacement faucet he could install it. This begs the question - when can't the one there be repaired? I looked at faucets in the local hardware store. The one that comes closest to what I have now is almost $120 (about £92).

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"local" hardware store prices will likely be almost double....compared to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc., and some can run as high as $800. Check Lowe's prices on the internet....one like yours will probably be in the $65 to $85 range,. I would recommend the Moen brand....I replaced our original about 15 years ago, with a Moen, and it's still working good.
 

It's often more expensive to repair a faucet than replace it.
I repaired my kitchen faucet years ago because of the same problem you're having. The repair cost $300.00 & lasted 2 years.
I replaced it & the new faucet & labor cost $350.00 & is good 7 years later.
 
debodun said:
I looked at Lowe's that's the nearest "big box" hardware center. This is a screen shot of their singel handle Moen:
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Click on the "sort by" box on the Lowe's site...search on "Low to High"...They have 325 faucets....

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=moen kitchen faucets&sortMethod=sortBy_priceLowToHigh

These faucets are easy to replace....takes about 15 minutes with a couple of basic hand tools. It would also be a good idea to replace the water hoses at the same time....might add $5 to the cost.
 
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Don M. said:
Click on the "sort by" box on the Lowe's site...search on "Low to High"...They have 325 faucets....

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=moen kitchen faucets&sortMethod=sortBy_priceLowToHigh

These faucets are easy to replace....takes about 15 minutes with a couple of basic hand tools. It would also be a good idea to replace the water hoses at the same time....might add $5 to the cost.
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Don a new faucet comes with the hoses swaged into the faucet. Usually has some identifier for hot & cold connection.

But as I've learned when it comes to Deb & household repairs she opts for the cheapest way possible, or not at all which givers her something to post about.
That guy from her church might have the basic tools needed to replace the faucet. In my experience DIY repair works for most things but depending on the water supply & mineral corrosion new with a spray attachment would be my choice of repair.
 
Knight said:
Don a new faucet comes with the hoses swaged into the faucet. Usually has some identifier for hot & cold connection.

But as I've learned when it comes to Deb & household repairs she opts for the cheapest way possible, or not at all which givers her something to post about.
That guy from her church might have the basic tools needed to replace the faucet. In my experience DIY repair works for most things but depending on the water supply & mineral corrosion new with a spray attachment would be my choice of repair.
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Yeah, I didn't look at any of the faucets...most come with new H/C hoses....it would be kind of silly to replace a faucet without using new hoses...same goes for washing machines, dishwashers, etc.

When making Any home repairs, it is usually far better to spend; a few dollars more, and get a Quality unit, than trying to save 2%, and then having to repeat the repair a 2nd time. As with most everything....You get what you pay for.
 
isn't it fun how all the new and "advanced models" cost ridiculous amounts of money, don't work well and don't last long.

Whereas those "old fashioned" fixtures lasted 40 or 50 or more years...and the only repair it needed was a new 50 cent washer?

It's really a kind of form of theft, that we allow companies to get away with this.
 
JonSR77 said:
isn't it fun how all the new and "advanced models" cost ridiculous amounts of money, don't work well and don't last long.

It's like almost anything we buy today....Nothing seems to last for more than a decade....that's what keeps the stores and manufacturers profits growing.
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Deb, spend the extra dollars for a quality faucet. Moen - buy it for looks, buy it for life.
 
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I had a copper faucet in my kitchen for years - it was a beautiful faucet but a pain to keep clean. Replaced it with a Delta w/sprayer faucet...after checking what was the best made brand out there, period. Also have hard water (we have well water that's delicious but mineral rich). Couldn't be happier with the Delta faucet - after several years, not even any hard water buildup and so easy to clean!

This company offers fantastic discounted recertified Deltas with 10 yr warranties - all brand new.
Also there's a you tube video on installing them yourself, if you want to:

https://www.deltafaucet.com/outlet/...VQGpvBB1uqwlCEAAYAiAAEgKaXvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
 
Nathan said:
I'm sick of my single handle faucet, going to yank it out and get a good commercial faucet with separate hot and cold valves.
Chicago or Moen.
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I’m surprised you like the separate handles. I don’t miss the days of burning my hands when just the hot was running. It’s seems so easier to start with a moderate mix and then adjust. JMO.
 
I replaced my faucet recently with the second cheapest faucet Lowes had. My son installed it for me. He said he was glad it was a basic faucet because it was easy to install. You turn it on and water comes out, you shut it off and the water stops. Just fine for me. If I buy a $3200 faucet it will do pretty much the same thing anyway.
 
With all the input the question is.

What did Deb decide to do?
 

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