How to Remove a Reverse Osmosis Faucet Step by Step
Written by: Gene Fitzgerald // Last Updated: Mar 7, 2023
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Have you decided you don’t want your RO faucet anymore, or are you switching to a multi-use faucet or countertop RO system?
Removing the reverse osmosis faucet is a relatively simple task to undertake on your own.
Here is our step-by-step guide for doing so. Keep in mind that this is for a regular RO faucet, not an air gap faucet, which will have a slightly different process.
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Here is how to remove a reverse osmosis faucet step by step:
- Step 1: Turn off the water supply
- Step 2: Close the reverse osmosis storage tank valve
- Step 3: Drain any remaining water
- Step 4: Disconnect the faucet tubing
- Step 5: Remove the reverse osmosis faucet
- Step 6: Plug the empty countertop/sink hole
- Step 7: Check for leaks
How to Remove a Reverse Osmosis Faucet Step by Step
So, how to remove a reverse osmosis faucet?
To remove a reverse osmosis faucet, you will need to detach the fixture, base, and hardware and then seal the empty hole in your sink or countertop created from when the RO faucet was installed.
Step 1: Turn Off the Water Supply
Step one of the disassembly stage is to turn off the water supply to your RO system. The cold water valve is often located just under your sink, so turn that off and check that it’s the right one by turning on the main faucet and checking the flow of the water.
Have a towel at the ready to catch any drips from the hoses.
Step 2: Close the Reverse Osmosis Storage Tank Valve
The second valve for the RO storage tanks is usually on top of the metal tank. Turn it a ¼ turn to shut off the water. The handle can only be turned one way to shut it off.
Step 3: Drain Any Remaining Water
Open RO the faucet and let it run to drain out any remaining water that may be sitting in there. Keep it running until empty.
Step 4: Disconnect the Faucet Tubing
Next, remove the hose from the bottom of the RO faucet and set it on a towel. It might be a push-fitting connection that you can simply pull out. Or, you might need to use a wrench to unscrew the compression nut.
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Step 5: Remove the Reverse Osmosis Faucet
Now you have access to the faucet’s mounting/hex nut which can also be removed using the right-sized wrench. When done, you can pull the reverse osmosis faucet out of its hole from the top.
Step 6: Plug the Countertop/Sink Hole
If you are not planning to replace your old RO faucet with a new one, you will want to plug the sink hole or even add a soap dispenser. To fill the hole, you will need to purchase a cover.
It is helpful if you have two people for this step, depending on the type of cover you are using. Put the foam piece of your cover over the hole. Then place the cover over that. Have one person hold it in place while the other screws it in under the sink with the large plastic nut.
Step 7: Check for Leaks
Turn your water supply back on and check for leaks by running the water and performing a visual inspection.
If you have any questions about how to remove a reverse osmosis faucet please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below!
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