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How to Replace Bathroom Sink Faucet Handles

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

- New sink faucet handles

- Adjustable wrench

- Philips-head screwdriver

- Flat-head screwdriver

- Plumber's putty

- Teflon tape

Step 2: Turn Off the Water Supply

- Locate the water supply valves under the sink.

- Turn the valves clockwise until the water is completely turned off.

Step 3: Disconnect the Water Supply Lines

- Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that connect the water supply lines to the faucet handles.

- Be careful not to lose the washers that are located behind the nuts.

Step 4: Remove the Old Faucet Handles

- Use a Philips-head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the faucet handles in place.

- Pull the handles straight up to remove them.

- Be careful not to drop the handles on the sink.

Step 5: Apply Plumber's Putty

- Roll a piece of plumber's putty into a rope about 1/4 inch thick.

- Place the rope of plumber's putty around the base of the new faucet handles.

Step 6: Install the New Faucet Handles

- Insert the new faucet handles into the holes in the sink.

- Secure the handles in place with the screws that you removed in Step 4.

Step 7: Reconnect the Water Supply Lines

- Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts that connect the water supply lines to the faucet handles.

- Be careful not to overtighten the nuts.

Step 8: Turn on the Water Supply

- Turn the water supply valves counterclockwise until the water is fully turned on.

- Check for leaks around the faucet handles. If you see any leaks, tighten the nuts that connect the water supply lines until the leaks stop.

Step 9: Apply Teflon Tape

- Wrap a few layers of Teflon tape around the threads of the faucet handles.

- This will help to prevent leaks.

Step 10: Replace the Faucet Handles

- Screw the faucet handles back into place.

- Tighten the screws until the faucet handles are secure.

Your new faucet handles are now installed!