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The main determinant of how easy or difficult it is to install a kitchen faucet is access. Installing a faucet into a new sink is simple because you can do it before setting the sink in place, with full access to the faucet parts, including the hard-to-reach mounting nuts. If the sink is already in place, replacing a faucet can be a challenge since your only access is from under the sink. This will require you to lie on your back and work around the supply lines to get to the mounting nuts that will secure the faucet. Even with the aid of a nifty tool called a basin wrench that extends your reach, it's still an awkward task. Depending on your circumstance, you may find it easier in the long run to remove the sink first.
After installing your new faucet, remove the aerator from the faucet and flush the lines to ensure that any debris does not clog and reduce the water flow. On a standard faucet, simply unscrew the aerator at the end of the spigot and let the water run for a minute or two. With a pullout sprayer faucet, the aerator/filter is housed in an inlet in the sprayer head. Just unthread the hose, remove the aerator/filter, and flush.
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