Broke a faucet handle... Replace handle or faucet?

[JoeTampa]

So I did a bad thing... I broke a faucet handle.

I'm torn between trying to find a replacement handle - and the hassle of figuring out who made it, getting the right color (if they even have it), etc; or just replacing the whole thing (and dealing with the fact that I've never done it before and have zero idea if this is easy, hard, or if I will need a plumber).

CW has one that looks fine for $35, and if it's an easy fix, it might be money well spent instead of going on a wild goose chase trying to find a matching handle. On the other hand, for all I know, the handle will be simple to procure.

Has anyone gone down this road and have any sage advice?

This is for the bathroom sink, incidentally.


Joe

[azrving]

Upgrade to something nice. Go Home Depot or Lowes and buy a nice faucet and put it in. If anyone likes to wash their hair under a faucet, go with a high profile style.

Shut off water pump
Open faucet to relive pressure
Go under cabinet with a flash light and towel
Remove thumb nut type fittings from faucet. Note hot or cold
Remove two thumb type flange nuts that hold the fixture
Clean sink faucet area
Install new faucet
Install supply lines back on faucet
Turn on water and check for leaks
Clean up spilled water

[helperzack]

I replaced the kitchen faucet in our RV a while back. Did not get the "RV" type, just went to Lowe's and picked up one. I feel the ones made for home are a bit higher quality. The new one works so much easier than the "RV" one that came new ever did. Very happy with the replacement. I think you will likely be happier with a new one too.

[old_guy]

as you stated it is in the bathroom. the sink is smaller and easier to get to the nuts that hold the faucet in and the water lines on. take out the old one before you buy so you can get a similar replacement. you can get a faucet at home depot or wally world that will work I'm sure

[therink]

I would replace it with faucet of your choice from Home Store. Usually much better quality than replacement from rv store and you can get the style and price point you want.

[Dutch_12078]

You didn't say if it's a kitchen or bath faucet, but both can typically be replaced with standard items from one of the big box stores. The actual R&R is no different than doing a residential fitting in most cases. If you've never changed a residential faucet either, then as said, calling in pro may be your best bet. As the saying goes for RV ownership, "Handy with tools, handy with your wallet, take your pick."

[rv2go]

My fixtures are by Moen. Lifetime warranty. When something goes wrong/breaks, I just call Moen and they send whats needed.
Maybe you can find your make in some of the literature that you got with the RV.

[jetcare]

Don't call a plumber. Call a mobile RV repairman.

[Mandalay_Parr]

If I were in your shoes, I would call a plumber.