How To Replace A Broken Kitchen Sink Sprayer

Do you have a broken or leaking kitchen sink sprayer? Not sure what to do?

Replacing it is actually an easy DIY fix. And you can usually get the parts for free.

Kitchen faucets are super expensive.

When you buy one you expect it to last a good long time.

Well, at least I do.

However, after daily use in a busy household, sometimes, things break.

Instead of buying new, we usually try to fix or replace broken parts.

It's much more economical.

Plus, if you really like what you already have, a little DIY project allows you to keep it and get it in working order again.


So when our kitchen sink sprayer sprung a leak and starting dripping water, like the broken hose in our shower, we decided to replace that one part and keep our beloved farmhouse style faucet.

It was a quick and easy fix, but it definitely helped to have two people. 

Speaking of my DIY partner in crime...he wanted to go to Home Depot to pick up a replacement sprayer hose kit, but I said hold on there mister.

Again, kitchen sink fixtures are a high end item and most, if not all, offer very good warranties. Ours is a Pfister faucet and it has a lifetime warranty.


So I just called them up, explained my situation and they sent me a free replacement part.

I did the same thing when we needed to replace the kitchen soap dispenser. 

Like I said, busy household...things take a beating around here.

Once it arrived, it was literally a 10 minute swap.

How Do I Fix A Broken Kitchen Sink Sprayer

First things first, kitchen sprayer parts are not universal.

What you need will depend upon the kind of setup you have. That's why I always recommend getting the parts from the manufacturer...especially if they're free.

If you can't do that, then you should look at your parts, take pictures or bring the hose with you to buy the replacement.

Step 1: Turn off the water

You don't want a flood. The valve under the sink that supplies the faucet needs to be turned off first and foremost.

Turn on faucet or squeeze sprayer handle to relieve any water pressure. 

Step 2: Disconnect the hose

Then disconnect the sprayer hose connection from the faucet supply line underneath the sink. 


We were able to do this by hand. Different brands may require tools.

It's helpful to have a towel and small bucket to capture any remaining water.

Step 3: Remove the sprayer head

Our sprayer head was attached to the hose.


It came out with it when we pulled it all the way up and out.

Step 4: Remove the mounting flange

This is where it was helpful to have an extra set of hands. 


The mounting flange is anchored underneath the sink with a large nut. 

I held the flange in place on top of the sink, while my husband unscrewed the nut from below. If I wasn't holding onto it, it would've spun around endlessly and he wouldn't have been able to loosen it.

Step 5: Remove the rubber gasket

Underneath the mounting flange is a rubber gasket.


Ours was kind of icky after years of use. So once we peeled it up, I used my favorite product Cerama Bryte to clean away the ick on the sink and make the surface beautiful again.

And ready for the new gasket.  

Step 6: Replace the gasket

Next, we just did all the steps in reverse. 


We started by placing the new gasket around the opening for the sprayer head.

Step 7: Add the mounting flange

Then it was time to install the mounting flange, or hose guide. Different manufacturers or part websites refer to it differently.


We popped the mounting flange the into the hole on the top of the sink and secured it underneath the sink with the nut included in the hose replacement kit.

Step 8: Connect the hose to the water source

Then we fed the hose through the flange, from the top of the sink, and grabbed it underneath.

It was then connected to the diverter, exactly in the place where the old hose was removed.

Step 9: Turn the water on

Lastly, we turned the water back on and checked for any leaks.
Our connections were tight and dry, so we were good to go.

And voila.

Right back where we started.

We had a good as new kitchen sink sprayer for our old faucet.

Form and, more importantly when water is involved, function.

How fabulous.

Would you attempt a sprayer swap?

Happy DIYing, Friends!