How To Remove Old Bathroom Faucet And Drain

Removing an old bathroom faucet and drain is a relatively simple plumbing task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a plumber and get your bathroom looking its best again.

Tools You'll Need:

Adjustable wrench
Allen wrench
Channel Lock pliers
Crescent wrench
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips head screwdriver
Putty knife
Bucket
Rags

Steps:

Turn off the water supply. The first step is to turn off the water supply to the faucet. This is usually done by turning off the valves located under the sink. Once the water is turned off, open the faucet to release any remaining water.
Disconnect the water lines. Once the water is turned off, you can disconnect the water lines from the faucet. To do this, use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the lines in place. Be careful not to overtighten the nuts, as this can damage the lines.
Remove the faucet handle. The next step is to remove the faucet handle. This is usually done by unscrewing the screws that hold the handle in place. Once the screws are removed, the handle can be pulled off.
Remove the faucet stem. Once the handle is removed, you can remove the faucet stem. To do this, use an Allen wrench to loosen the screw that holds the stem in place. Once the screw is loosened, the stem can be pulled out.
Remove the drain stopper. The next step is to remove the drain stopper. To do this, use a flathead screwdriver to pry the stopper out of the drain. Once the stopper is removed, you can remove the drain assembly.
Remove the drain assembly. To remove the drain assembly, use a crescent wrench to loosen the nut that holds the assembly in place. Once the nut is loosened, the assembly can be pulled out.
Clean the area. Once the old faucet and drain are removed, you can clean the area. Use a putty knife to scrape away any old sealant or caulk. Then, use a rag to wipe down the area with a cleaner.
Install the new faucet and drain. The final step is to install the new faucet and drain. To do this, follow the instructions that came with the new fixtures. Once the new fixtures are installed, turn on the water supply and check for leaks.