A kitchen sink equipped with sprayer hose makes cleaning dishes more convenient.
Kitchen sink sprayer hoses provide convenience for cleaning pots and pans, as well as washing debris from the sink. Sink sprayers consist of a sprayer head, activator lever, aerator and hose. Occasionally, the sprayer hose may malfunction because of to residue buildup or worn or damaged parts. You can repair the sprayer hose with basic tools and a few replacement parts, if necessary.
Instructions
1. Inspect the sprayer hose to check for mineral deposits clogging the aerator. Remove the aerator by hand-twisting the sprayer head counter-clockwise. Clean with a one-part vinegar, one-part water solution and apply with a scrub brush. Soak the aerator in a container of vinegar for 15 minutes to remove heavy buildup, and then scrub with a brush.
2. Replace the sprayer head on the hose if cleaning it did not fix the problem.
3. Unscrew the sprayer head by hand-twisting it in a counter-clockwise direction. Pull off the coupling and plastic gasket with your fingers. Use needle-nose pliers to grab the plastic ring underneath and pull it off. Pull off the bottom plastic fixture. Snap the new plastic fixture into place, and then the plastic ring. Replace the plastic gasket and coupling. Screw the new sprayer head into place by twisting clockwise. Test the sprayer.
4. Look at the hose and see if it shows sign of wear, such as leaks or splitting. If the sprayer head has visible damage, it is a good idea to replace it. Purchase a replacement hose with a sprayer head, since they are usually attached. Shut off the water supply to the sink. Turn the hot and cold water supply valves, usually located under the sink, to the right. With adjustable pliers, loosen the nut connecting the hose to the sink plumbing. Remove the old hose by pulling it out through the sleeve it is running through. Feed the new hose through the sleeve and up through the opening in the sink. Re-attach to the sink plumbing by tightening the nut with adjustable pliers. Turn on the water supply. Test the sprayer and hose to make sure they both operate correctly.
5. Replace the sprayer head by using the previous steps if the activator lever is not working. Since these two pieces are connected, you will need to replace the entire sprayer head.
Tips Warnings
Avoid using sharp or metal objects to unclog the sprayer heads, since these could damage the unit.
In some cases, you may need to remove the sprayer head from the hose to attach it.
