What You'll Need Here's what it takes to replace O-rings: Adjustable wrenches Plumbers' joint tape Replacement O-ring(s)

Kitchen faucets have one or more O-rings to prevent water from oozing out around the spout.
If the ring wears out, you'll see water at the base of the spout every time you turn on the water.

To replace an O-ring:

Step 1: Shut off water supply, and remove threaded coupling nut that holds spout in place
by turning it counterclockwise. Be sure to wrap nut with tape to prevent it from being scratched by pliers or wrench.

Step 2: With coupling nut removed, work spout up and out of its socket, where you will find ring(s).

Kitchen faucets contain one or more O-rings to prevent water from oozing out around the spout. Worn O-rings can be replaced easily.

Step 3: Replace any defective rings with new rings of the exact same size. Reassemble faucet.

For faucets that don't seem to follow the descriptions already discussed, see the next page for other suggestions.

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