| Repairing a Sprayer |
Check for mineral deposits that can clog the aerator and cause low water pressure.
- Unscrew
the aerator from the sprayer head and clean the aerator with a soft
brush and mild cleaning solution.
- For heavy
deposits, soak the aerator in vinegar before cleaning. Reassemble the
aerator and sprayer head.
Check
the diverter valve on the kitchen faucet. Worn or clogged diverter valves
can also cause low pressure in the sprayer.
- Turn off
the water supply to the faucet, and remove the spout with pliers.
- Remove
the diverter valve from the faucet and inspect it for mineral deposits
and excessive wear.
- Clean
the valve with mild cleaning solution and a soft brush.
- For heavy
deposits, soak the valve in vinegar before cleaning. If the valve is
worn, replace it with a new one. Reassemble the faucet and turn the
water supply back on.
Check the sprayer hose for cracks, leaks and wear. If the hose is faulty, replace it.
- Turn off
the water supply to the sink.
- Unscrew
the hose from the sprayer nipple at the faucet, and drain the water
from the hose into a bucket.
- Unscrew
the sprayer head from the end of the hose, and remove the washer from
the handle mount. Check the washer for wear and cracks. If the washer
is worn or cracked, replace it. Remove the retaining clip holding the
hose to the handle mount. Throw away the old hose and replace it. Reassemble
the sprayer and turn the water supply back on.
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| Replacing the Sprayer |
- Sometimes
replacing the entire sprayer may be the easiest way to solve sprayer
problems. Shut off the water supply to the sink. Unscrew the sprayer
hose from the faucet sprayer nipple and drain the water into a bucket.
Unscrew the mounting nut that holds the sprayer base in place. Remove
the entire assembly.
- Install
the new sprayer, following the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
water supply to the sink back on and test the sprayer. If the new sprayer
does not work, you may need to check the diverter
valve in the faucet.
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| Replacing a Faucet End Sprayer |
- Unscrew
the sprayer from the hose. Screw the new sprayer to the hose and you
are ready to go.
- If the
hose is damaged, unscrew the sprayer from the hose and the hose from
the faucet nipple. Remove the old hose and connect the new hose.
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