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Kitchen Faucet Leaks at the Base. Easy 5 min Fix
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- Опубліковано 4 січ 2020
- Link to Universal "O" ring set.
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This link also shows how to measure the o rings you need for your specific faucet.
Here is a link to a small tube of lubricant. It is a good idea to grease the seals when you put it back together:
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If you have a Single handle faucet that leaks at the base where it swivels. It is an easy 5 min fix. The O-rings that seal the neck only cost about $2 and it something that you can easily fix yourself. The faucet in the video is a Price Pfister Brand. but most single handle faucets are similar. In this video the faucet uses a cartridge system. if you have a faucet that uses a ball with springs and seats (old delta style) than you will need to shut the water off. follow this link to see how to repair those.
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Thanks for this video. I was able to take apart my tap this morning with your help, and discovered a lose fitting. I was able to fix it by simply tightening it up. I love the music too :)
So you didn’t have to replace those black rubber rings ?
@@aznation4592 No, I did not, I simply tightened up that top brass nut. It has been working flawlessly ever since I did this too. I did install the faucet myself, and think the nut just might not have been tightened enough from the factory.
@@worldofnature6731 Awesome thanks for the response
@@aznation4592 you are welcome :)
Thanks for keeping this video under 30 minutes. Very direct, and helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
A BIG "10" for explicit repair directions! Thanks for this video. Will tell others about your channel!
Thank you so much! We appreciate the support :)
I appreciate learning about this fix and I also loved the music! I could watch it through to the end and i didn’t feel irritated. 😂
Thank you so much for your informative video! I was able to fix the leak in my rental duplex for my tenants. . . . .and save myself a plumbing bill!!
one of the best videos on youtube. stunning.
note: my o-rings didn't fit, however vinegar on the calcium deposits and some grease did the trick... for now.
Thank you for the support :)
Thank you so much for this fix it video, the leaking water from my kitchen faucet was driving me crazy, didn't know what to do I use to have to put rags around the faucet for the leaking. I made my husband come watch this video so he will do it tomorrow. Thank you, Thank you.... :)
No problem! Glad we could help! Thank you for supporting our channel :)
You should try fixing it yourself. It's nothing you couldn't do yourself.
What f**k is a faucet or are you meaning forceps.
Wow! Great video. I just noticed my exact type of faucet leaking this morning. I just order the o-rings from Amazon. I plan on repairing the leak whenever the Amazon order arrives today. Liked and Subscribed 😊
Awesome! Thank you for the support :)
A great help! The process was straightforward, but I found no branding at all on my faucet. I had to buy a 7/64" hex key and channel locks, then measure the O-rings and guess. First guess wrong, 2nd was right and the package says for "Delta and Peerless Faucets". Hope this helps someone. So nice not to have a leaky faucet anymore!
Why is the part a person needs to n replace when neck of kitchen that connects to base. does no swing back and fourth. smoothly
Thanks for uploading this. My tap looks similar to this and is leaking in the same place. Will give this a go!
Glad we could help! You may want to take the old seals off first and take them to the hardware store with you to make sure you get the right size replacements. They do come in a few different sizes. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. Great job!.....I am a female and think I can do this lol :) And I love the classical music along with it....Crative!
Just fyi, before buying new o-rings check to make sure yours didn't just come unseated. This was the case in my Moen single handle faucet. The o-ring had partially come out of the groove of the plastic piece it sits in but was otherwise okay. I suspect pivoting the faucet from one sink to the other unseated it over time. Reseating it fixed my leak.
Thanks for the video. I thought the leak was caused by the ball valve. I bought a ball valve kit when I should have bought couple o-rings.
Great video!! It helps with quick steps and good music too! Thank you.
Thank You!! Glad it helped!
Not exactly what I needed but led me down the right path...Thanks Bud...
No problem. Glad we could help.
I just replaced the cartridge hoping it would fix this problem, nope, now I will fix it thanks to you!
Glad we could help! With a new cartrage and O-rings, you should be good to go for a while :)
@@SkyManagement Thanks yesI need the o rings and life will be looking up!
Thanks so much! Just working on one of these today. Thought it was the cartridge but it's still leaking. This should do the trick!
Did it work? Awesome! We appreciate you more than you know!
First time homeowner, the leaky faucet was driving me mad. Thanks for the help. Kitchen faucet is bone dry now
That’s what we like to hear! You are now a pro!
I like Mozart music. Helps me feel less stressed. Thank you for the simple instruction
Thank you for the kind words! Always happy to help :)
Thanks a lot sir... You helping lot of people by solving our problem.
No problem! Glad we could help :)
Worked perfectly. Thank you. I wish i had put some plumbers grease on there though, just to make the spout easier to lift off next time.
Just taking apart the tap and tightening the Cartridge Nut worked for me.
Thank you! I was afraid to take the pliers to the collar until I watched your video. I KNEW something had to be holding the neck down but couldn't see what it was. Thanks again.
Glad I could help!
Excellent video. A washcloth under the pliers would prevent scratches, but very good. Tks
@@johncyples6343 Good point!
I used a scrap of old inner tube I had sitting around. Worked great!
Saved me some money 💰 thanks
I installed a new faucet not too long ago, very similar to the one in your video. It started leaking bad out of the base. I watched your video and then took my faucet apart. I noticed that plastic ring was below the neck instead of inside the top of it. Am thinking maybe I installed it wrong. Going to try that ring on top and see if it helps. If not then I'll replace the rings. Thanks for the great video!
No problem. Yes… rings should last a while. You can help them along by adding some lube but being new I wouldn’t expect it to be necessary
Great video, excellent choice of music!! You've got another subscriber. Thanks much.
Sweet! We love the support! We will try and make some other great videos.
I took mine off as instructed and just cleaned the casket off because years of build-ups. I put it back and no more leaks. Just make sure you use a a towel to wrap around the bottom piece when using channel lock. It will scratch the metal finish. Other than that I did it
glad we could help!
The music, makes it feel less daunting! Simple and detailed. Thank you for this!
thank you sir, saved me time and money
No problem! I’m just glad we could help.
Nice and simple fix, thanks.
Awesome. I have the same faucet. Thanks
No problem. Glad we could help!
Nice easy steps to see...Bit concerned multigrips would bite and scratch chrome collar though
Yeah, they can. A lot of the time I will wrap a towel around the top before I grab it with the pliers.
That was an awesome video! Thank you. Wish I could tell what brand we have.
Looks easy I'll try tomorrow.
You can do it! We believe in you.
It’s a good idea to turn the water off first if you are unsure what type of faucet you have. And although it’s not shown in the video, we would recommend using some grease on the o-rings.
@@SkyManagement
Okay, I'll add some Plumber's "grease."
This is a very helpful video! Thanks
No problem :) glad we could help!
Hey it was real good and helpful mom is just a different brand and older and I was just kind of just hard you know how it is hell can you have it all but I thank you though aren't sitting everyday brother take care
Glad we could help! Thanks for supporting our channel.
How come you didn't use the recommended silicone grease on the O-Rings? The faucet will rotate more freely and smoothly, resulting in not tearing up the dry O-Rings.
I was getting ready to call the plumber till I came across this vid thanks a lot it was just a loose fitting
Glad to hear! Stick with us! We have several great videos. Anything you want us to help with? We would love to hear ideas :-)
This was amazingly helpfull, thank you!
I'm so glad!
Nice straight forward video. Curious as to why I have to replace the top seal before the bottom one though?
You don’t have to. But, when rolling the o-ring down if you put the top one in first, the bottom one can roll over the top of it without getting stuck in the groove.
Probably more important when removing them. If you do the bottom one first, it can pass over the top one. Without getting stuck in the groove and have to dig it out again.
Luv the watch.
Great video. Thank you.
I’m getting water at the base as well as below the sink - should fixing these o rings fix both of those issues, or is it likely that I’m dealing with a bigger problem?
me thinks you should put a food grade grease on rubber o-rings, and also might put a cloth around chrome piece before putting channel locks to it
Your right. Other videos suggest that grease/oil/lubricant.
I followed this video’s advice without turning the water off and it spewed water all over my kitchen!!!!!!!!FUUUCK!!!!! My entire tap disintegrated.
The music makes it even more epic
Thanks. My brother likes the videos where we don’t talk. I tend to get long winded.
Great video.
Thank you! Glad we could help.
Thanks for sharing .
No problem! We are always happy to help :)
Could the leak at the base also cause leaking under the sink? My base is leaking and also water dripping under the sink. I’m going to try the steps in this video and hopefully it fixes both my issues.
Yes! Most of the time we have to fix this issue it is because a resident has seen water dripping under their sink.
Water comes out around the collar or “neck” of the sink and runs down and finds a way underneath . Ultimately dripping down below.
If your sink has water coming out around the collar while on… this should take care of you! Good luck! 🍀
@@SkyManagement it’s fixed! Thank you!
Love the music!
Glad you like it. Some like talking... others... music. :-)
Thanks for the great video. All my parts usually end up dropped in the drain, I spend more time fishing them out than the time to change the rings. 😂
Haha. Yeah. I’ve been there. 😂
I take a paper towel and just lay it over top of the drain. That way if I drop anything it won’t go down the drain. It makes life much easier
Thanks 🙏 a million you’re dope!!
I have a Price Pfister faucet myself. Looks very similar. Mines leaking above and below the spout connection. Took everything apart but I can't see to get the spout off. I yank and pull up on it and it moves maybe a 1/16" of a inch up and down but doesn't come off. I've tried tapping it up with a wrench and still no luck. The spout spins and moves super freely but no luck getting it to come completely off. I am still waiting for Price Pfister to get back to me with the model number and replacement parts as its under the lifetime warranty.
I have had them be pretty stuck before. I usually just wiggle the neck up and down until it breaks loose. I know that’s a real technical explanation. Lol.
If that doesn’t work, you could try shooting some wd40 in there. To help loosen it up.
Thank you very much. My husband has one question: "How do you get the hex key into the hex screw on the back side of the faucet handle? I can't see what I'm doing and can't get the key into the screw . . . .. Very much enjoy your choice of music."
It can be kinda tricky. It’s hard to see in the little hole. I’m not sure I can help very much… you have to have the right size wench (not all faucets are the same) and then just kinda feel around for it. 🤷🏼♂️
@@SkyManagement Thanks very much. We'll try, try again.
@@larkenbradley6704 There’s always the possibility that the hex screw is stripped or so old and worn that it’s essentially apart of the fixture. If you have a small mirror, it wouldn’t hurt to use it to see exactly what the condition is. There’s always penetrating oil, that should help.
Very helpful. Love the music.
Eine Kleine Wasser Musik? Sehr schön
I always use a wipe the inside of the neck of the faucet with petroleum jelly before sliding in back on.
Yes! If you have it with you, that would make things slide smoother. I agree.
Sky Management slides easier and protects the rubber O rings. Also I don’t think it would hurt to put regular pipe dope on the O rings. Plumbers always say if in doubt dope it.
applying "Faucet Grease" is a safer option.
Leo Chou pipe dope.
Great video! So you dont have to turn off the water under sink?
We would recommend Turing the water off. Especially if it’s your first time. If it’s a Cartridge style like the one in the video, then you technically don’t have to. If it’s the older style that uses a ball valve, then you will need to turn the water off.
Good vid. Like the music too! Should of done more prediction value for more fun. More pointing, more thumbs up. Lol👍🏼
Thanks for your support! We are still pretty new at this, I appreciate the advice :)
This is a very helpful video and I'm set to order O rings from amazon. I don't know what I'll do with all the Os that aren't a fit...make Christmas tree decorations?
There is a whole lot of grunge where the plate meets, or is supposed to meet, the counter. in my kitchen I'm not sure if the tap is leaking or if it's splashing water that's causing it. Any ideas?
The link to the o-rings in the description shows how to measure them if you want to order individual ones in the size you need. We have multi-family properties, so having extras around is never a bad thing. Lol
If you are getting calcium build up around the base, then i would guess it is probably leaking. Especially if you live somewhere with hard water, this is extremely common.
@@SkyManagement Thank you very much indeed for this advice.
Awesome Video, thank you for posting!!!
No problem! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel :)
Liked, Mine leaks at the base like this one. Then drips into the cabinet below. Will this fix mine? It's a moen same design as the one in the video.
yes, its pretty common that a leak like this will end up inside the cabinet and damage the inside. this should fix the issue.
@@SkyManagement Thanks for the reply..
Very helpful! Thanks!
Love the music.
Thanks! I find it kind of calming.
I know the classics aren’t for everyone... But that’s the beauty of the mute button. 😂
What would cause a Grohe Eurodisc faucet to leak from the bottom right after I cleaned it? There was some moldy-looking stuff where the faucet base meets the sink and I used a toothbrush to clean there. It leaked for a little bit and now stopped. Why would it stop leaking? I just fear it is going to start again. Thanks, in advance.
What size Orings suit this size tap?
thanks
I believe most people add some silicon grease to the O rings? Thats what i ve seen in other like videos
Thank you!!!!
No problem. Glad we could help!
The allen nut thing to take off the handle will not budge. Any ideas on how to get that to budge? I tried WD40 but still nothing.
I’ve never actually had one that I couldn’t get off. I guess if I couldn’t get it to move, you could drill it out. But then you would have to find a replacement.
Where do I get plastic cap on handle? Does anyone have a link?
I can't get the collar off with the channel locks. Any more suggestions?
Make sure the water is off in case you have a ball joint style, then you can tap around on the ring with your wrench or something to hopefully break loose any build up. Then if you still can't get it, you can use a pipe wrench, but I'd put a towel or something around it because it can tear up the finish on it pretty easy.
Good Job my man. Nice and simple, thanks a lot.
No problem! Happy to help.
I wish we could see the other side where the taking things apart actually happens. I have a faucet like this, but I can't see any sort of red thing to pop off. So tiny, which I could see what it should look like.
Ok, the hex screw is out. And now, the handle doesn't want to come off. I pulled up pretty hard. I'd just like to understand first what's keeping it together. It doesn't appear to snap in place, so maybe I won't break something by using more force. Good to know, thanks.
Unscrew the collar first. He showed it in the video
That fix it if water on the outside of the wide base below? No water under sink?
Yeah, I would say this is probably a good place to start
Bravo! Thank you!
No problem! Happy to help :)
About the only good thing about the internet are fix-it videos.
Glad we could be that something … for you!
Awesome!!!
Glad we could help
I have a leak in the exact same area. Can you recommend sizes of rubber gaskets? I don't mind buying several bags if I'm not sure of size. Any particular brands? Thanks so much!
There are different diameters and thickness depending on the brand. The easiest thing to do is remove the old ones first and take them to the hardware store and compare them to the new ones. Any hardware store should carry a variety of sizes.
What if it’s leaking at the base of the pressure lever? The handle for the water
it could be coming from the o-rings, or it could be coming from the cartridge. it would probably be a good idea to replace them both since you are going to have it apart anyway.
Awesome
If only sink was designed this easy. Mine is cryptic.
Yes there are some brands that are not as easy to work with to be sure.
Bought a new faucet because the plumber said this cant be fixed. I wish I watched this vid earlier.
I was told the same
Y’all need to find a new plumber.
I could not remove the neck on my American Standard faucet. I tried to pull it off and thought I was going break it off the sink. As usual, these videos make things look simple, but in reality they are not. I will call a plumber to R&R the seals.
It ain’t rocket science.
I’m confused I bought the o ring set u linked and they all seem to small even tho my faucet looks like the one is this video? Am i missing something?
It can be confusing which is why we linked a universal set that should cover most faucets. There are many single handle tap faucets that look “similar”. I would think one of the larger o rings in that set would work. They are meant to be a tight fit so you might need to stretch them over the top so they slide into the channels .
When in doubt you can remove one of the rings and take it to a local hardware store and they should have something that would work. I’m sorry you are having issues.
Some Mozart for your plumbing job
Oh... you know it...
At 3:50, when you slip the last o-ring on the top spout part, was that a new o-ring, too, or did you just replace the other two? (I know it's best just to replace all of them if you're repairing it, but was curious because I'm not sure my repair kit came with that third particular o-rings.) Thanks!
That ring is a plastic one. Some repair kits come with replacement ones, but it’s not really a seal. It sort of just helps guide the spout when you spin it. I typically reuse them unless it’s broken for some reason.
@@SkyManagement I'll be fixing my mom's leaky kitchen faucet in the next day or two and appreciate the video and information. Thank you very much!
I just installed my Bilt Single Handle Kitchen Faucet With Sprayer.(I looks just like yours) It was surprisingly easy to install, BUT IT LEAKS BELOW THE SINK.
It’s hard to say without looking at it… if it only leaks when it’s running then I would check the sprayer connection first. If it uses the quick connect, sometimes they can be a little finicky if it’s not snapped on just right.
@@SkyManagement
It looks like you got it. It's difficult getting down there with my bad back, but I figured that you must know what you're taking about, so I made the effort to see where the water was coming from. It wasn't a leak, it was just water pouring unhindered out of the CENTRAL nozzle. So, it looks like I have to reconnect one of the hoses to the Central connection; then, I have to decide what to do with the...no, wait, the diagram explains. I was right to connect the hot and cold water lines to the two outside threaded cylinders extending below the sink. Then, the sprayer has to be connected through the central hole.. I will then have a sprayer. My old set-up had the hole for the sprayer plugged-up. and that was good enough for me. (Who needs a sprayer?) However, I have no objections to having one, and if my new faucet set requires that it be installed, so be it.THANKS A MILION!!! I THINK I CAN TAKE IT FROM HERE.
Very difficult for me to find the right o-rings (they have a special form). Should we use also tap grease on the rings?
Yes. It is a good idea to grease the fitting when putting it back together.
I would think most any hardware store would carry most sizes. If you have a very unique faucet, you may need to go to a plumbing supply store. Unfortunately, they can be a little harder to find.
Thanks! Made look easy, Helped Mucho!
I liked the music.
If NOT ur cuppa, then hit mute, LOL
i like the music too : )
What size O rings? I have the same faucet.
without looking you can take them to the store... or buy the universal kit that has many sizes. They are pretty standard.
How do you know what brand faucet you have ?what size o ring used ?
It’s best to remove the old ones and take them with you to the hardware store to match them. But if you are going to order them, you could try to measure the diameter. There are also variety packs that have lots of sizes in them but this would be much more expensive. A single set is only a dollar or two.
@@SkyManagement thanks for the info
GAZASPARTAN EMPIRE Take a picture on your phone and go to a real plumbing supply store.
So what caused the leak? The rings are not of the right size? I have a Moen kitchen faucet installed and in a couple of days this problem began to occur. After a few months, it has gotten more serious! The plumber did not admit this problem and said it is because I let water splash on it.
If it started again immediately, then it could be that the seals were the wrong size.
The carriage can also leak out of the top and it will look like the same issue. But replacing the o-rings won’t fix it. Here is a link to a video on how to change the Carthage.
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I hope this was helpful.
I have a Moen faucet in my RV
The disassembly is similar to the faucet in your video but without the rubber o rings. Any suggestions to what I do?
I’m stumped on that one. Any moen single handle tap that I have ever worked on uses o rings for the seals on the faucet. If there is none then the only other seals in it are part of the cartridge. You would either need to remove and take to a supply store or google the faucet model number to find out more. Sorry I couldn’t be more help
Very helpful...thanks!
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Great video it help me but where can i get the orings from wich store ?
Any hardware store should have them, Lowes, Home depot, and so on. I would suggest removing the old ones and taking them with you to the store to make sure you get the right size. You can order them on amazon as well, but you would have to measure them carefully to make sure you get the right ones.
Be sure to get the right ones. I tried getting the closest I could find with help of someone at the hardware store, and they did not work. I ultimately found the ones designed for my old faucet, and the worked perfectly.
The u tube repair never goes haywire...have seen complete truck engines on big rigs fried as the trucker does a "simple" lamp bulb replacement.
great video! what if it leaks also under handle that opens and closes ( my main issue). Does anything inside the center need changing as well?
It is possible that it would need a new cartridge. If you replace seals like the video and it is still leaking... it needs a new cartridge.
Turn water off before you replace the cartridge... :-)
Sky Management I followed the steps but the handle will not come off! I am stuck on this part because if I force would something break? I checked and the one screw I took out did nothing. Its a cheap Waterpick one lever with spray detachment nozzel. Its ok if I need to change valve and seals, if only I can get it off :(
The handles can be stuck on pretty good sometimes. If you have removed the set screw then I would wiggle it and try to force it off. (Make sure the water is turned off)
The worst that would happen would be the top of the cartridge could break off. But, if you think the Carthage may need to be replaced anyway, then that might not be a big loss.
Sky Management sadly just found out my faucet is discontinued and no parts like valve are available so on to a new faucet by another brand.
Sky Management the handle finally came off pulling upwards hard. The rest was stuck. Nothing was getting anything to budge. Took pics went to hardware store and they said this brand discontinued kitchen faucets and no parts are available. So the whole faucet needs to be replaced. I can’t open it past getting handle off. Cartridge cannot be removed its inset. The geniuses did not put a hex to remove it or anything the screws off.
Do you not spread silicone lubricant on the o-rings?
yes, it is a good idea to do that. It will slide together easier and give you a longer life to your o-rings.
@@SkyManagement can I just use wD 40 for lubricant or something in my kitchen like coconut oil?
@@irislorikeet4287 WD-40 and coconut oil don't stick to o-rings and will get washed off.