Thanks for making a DIY video that is to the point and doesn't talk about how your grandmother once saw a grey rock on a Thursday back in 1949 and then list your top 100 flavors of ice cream before actually showing how to do the repair.
I'm seriously about to cry. I have had so many plumbing issues with my new home, and this is the first thing I've felt confident enough to fix myself! Thank you so much for this video, you are a great teacher!
You are not alone... I felt the same when I purchased my home. 1 thing after another. I wonder how they pass inspection.. either way still congrats to you on your purchase. It'll get better.. (hopefully lol")
@@blazee3895 After looking into my contracts further, there's no DOUBT in my mind. The inspector and sellers all know each other, I've looked at other properties these"investors" purchased all over the state, same inspector. They're buying these homes, prying on"US" with the cosmetic upgrades but hell under the bandaids!!!
Thanks so much for the video! Right now my entire life is falling apart! My father passed away recently and now I've got to do everything he did and try to keep myself in existence. I've got a leak in the basement and upstairs the bath tub is dripping and I'm thinking whenever I shower it's going on the basement floor? By doing what you are showing here I'm hoping to eliminate the problems in that area and move forward to all the other maintenance this home requires. You never know just what a person is like until they're gone. My Dad was Superman! Me? I can't even begin to compare to the amazing gift he had at making this a perfect home.
I've watched many, your video is so concise, easy to understand and most importantly to the point. No need to skip nonsense talk to get to the point. Thank you
Just so you know, if yours only has one handle for hot&cold I replaced mine and it was very easy! Even though there was only one handle there was still two separate holes and all you have to do is replace whichever side looks bad. Usually it's a bad seal (looks like a tiny rubber band). You should be able to physically see which one (or both) are bad. Just make sure you pay attention to how you took everything out and just put it all back the same! Other than that the process is about the same as this video. Hope this helps!
Great video matt. I always wondered how that was done and never realized it was that easy. As a homeowner, I'm sure this bit of knowledge will come in handy in the future. You're $19 will save you a ton on your water utility bill!
Just followed this video as my faucet was no longer just a drip when off, it had turned into a steady trickle. I'm not very "handy" per say, but this helped me get it fixed for about $25 in parts opposed to a couple hundred for a plumber. Thank you!
This is very helpful and I appreciate the step by step instruction. My tub has an all in one knob so I will look for another video but this helped with the concept of what needs to be done. TY
Ty ...this helped me fix my leak! For super novices like me...good to know if handle doesn't pop off easy like in video.. ..run and get a handle puller from lowes
Thank you. I try to do some repairs in my house. I'm not afraid but I always need someone to give me the directions and tools to do it. This isn't as hard as I thought. Thanks again!
Thanks Matt. I thought this was going to be so much more complicated. And I was really dreading having to go down into my black widow infested crawl space to turn off the water.
those fixtures look just like the ones in my rented house. Thank you for the great tutorial. I think when we do one, we'll do both because Murphy's law, the other one is going to go as well so might as well not wait for it.
Any way to tell what cartridge you need short of pulling one of them out of the wall first? I just moved into a new house and the cold side is dripping steadily only from the tub spout. No leaks above or below, otherwise. I haven't located my water cutoff yet. I was hoping to match the stem cartridge without opening up, but I guess I'll have to. I have a two faucet shower system, with spout and lower chrome bath/shower lever plate. No middle faucet diverter. Can I pull it without turning the water off? I also was told sometimes there's a back seat piece and seal or O-Ring that has to be replaced at the back of the stem, but not all of them have that. If you replace both and still get leaks, it's likely a problem in the piping in the walls, and may require access from outside the shower wall, or behind it, which is a much bigger job and I'd call a plumber if so.
“MY MAN”!!....y’all know what it is when a brotha say that lol. Big shout out to the vid n all that love the vid, now the adventure begins in a pandemic 🤦🏽♂️
For other people trying to do this, you should have more than just that main shut off for your cold water, you should have a shut off valve for each room that has water
I have a question and maybe you'll know the answer. My tub faucet is doing something weird, not quite like this but it thought I'd ask. I turn off the faucet and its fine no water running. Within 10 or 20 minutes I return and it doing a steady drip of hot water. If I turn either faucet on and off again it stops temporarily again. Is this the solution to that as well? Or something different?
We had the same problem. The only thing is we can hear a hissing sound out of water pressure and we replaced all the cartridges already and still have dripping faucet. The water is cold though.
I really think that my drip could be attributed to the cartridge but like one reply I'm ready to break the handle as it won't budge! Is there anything I can do?
Hi Matt, I have a single handle shower faucet and like your video shows, the dripping is coming from the bottom. I have changed the cartridge but the dripping continues. When I removed the spout the water is dripping out of the valve from the wall. Is it a cartridge problem still if the water is dripping from the sprout valve?
in a lot of houses isn`t there a shutoff in the basement usually? curious as i have no idea wher emy outside one would be and my basement has all manner of knobs.
This didn't work as demonstrated on a Kohler. I had to physically break off the handles and get at it, and the cartridge was 30/32" (or 15/16") so I had to make another trip to the hardware store. The 31/32" might have worked but there was a lot of play and I was afraid of stripping it. Still, the video was a great guide.
Will this also help direct the water to the shower head instead of coming out from the bottom when the showers running. Cause mine is leaking when it's off and a lot comes out from the bottom when the shower is running.
3:03 31/32 & 29/32 *what exactly is that called?!* *a stem key/adapter or something?!* 4:02 *this “cartridge”, is this the official name?* *what exactly is that called?!*
Just curious why didnt you change out the seat? I just did this and didnt replace the seat, as didnt you and your fix worked mine didnt. still leaks, drips its def the cold so think the seat needs changing as well?
If your house is old and you replaced the Valve and it still leaks, You will have to replace the pipe itself because they wear out over the years and it is very costly , in most cases you will have to cut into the wall to get to the pipes, I had this issue and it was very costly, had to cut away the tiles to get to the wall, then cut the wall to get to the pipes, Very Big job, and cost a arm and a leg to have it done, there is no way around it,
Good video. No shut off in the house? The faucet dripped for a few seconds after turning the water off because the shut off valves are above the spout and the water in the pipes between the valves and the spout must drain out. Doesn't mean there is a leak.
Hi, My faucet looks exactly like yours. what model, company is this and what is the model of cartridge that I need please,,I would like to order it before opening it..? thanks
Ok great video but my faucet doesn't have a any corners for me to grip with the socket valve wrench. Mine is completely rounded. How do I get it off???
I replaced all of my valve seats, stems and used sealer. But the pipe to the faucet in my tub is still dropping 😔 What else could it be? We tightened all the parts correctly and checked is it was leftover water in the diverter. I'm at a loss of where the problem is.
Yeah, it's illegal here. Isn't there another way to turn water off just to the tub? My plumber 'fixes' this for me all the time and never turns off the water... maybe why it still leaks year after year after year ...
@@cerea4983 Most times there is a shut off where the water line comes into the house. If theres not, i usually suggest to my customers that i make an appt with city or county to turn water off while i install one. Then after that you wont have that problem anymore. Im a contractor in Md btw.
@@cerea4983 Most times there is a shut off where the water line comes into the house. If theres not, i usually suggest to my customers that i make an appt with city or county to turn water off while i install one. Then after that you wont have that problem anymore. Im a contractor in Md btw.
Thanks for making a DIY video that is to the point and doesn't talk about how your grandmother once saw a grey rock on a Thursday back in 1949 and then list your top 100 flavors of ice cream before actually showing how to do the repair.
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I'm seriously about to cry. I have had so many plumbing issues with my new home, and this is the first thing I've felt confident enough to fix myself! Thank you so much for this video, you are a great teacher!
how are the issues now?
You are not alone... I felt the same when I purchased my home. 1 thing after another. I wonder how they pass inspection.. either way still congrats to you on your purchase. It'll get better.. (hopefully lol")
@@DaButcha2k10 Probably paying them on the side.
@@blazee3895 After looking into my contracts further, there's no DOUBT in my mind. The inspector and sellers all know each other, I've looked at other properties these"investors" purchased all over the state, same inspector. They're buying these homes, prying on"US" with the cosmetic upgrades but hell under the bandaids!!!
@@blazee3895 if I was still within my statue of limitations TRUST ME, I would've took them all to court for breach of contract
You just made my day because I’m single and plummber’s cost toooo much… you inspire me to do some projects myself. Thanks so much and GOD Bless you.
Thank you for this video you make it very easy for single moms like me! God bless💮
Thank you Matt, this drippy bathtub faucet is driving me crazy because I don't like wasting water.
Thanks so much for the video! Right now my entire life is falling apart! My father passed away recently and now I've got to do everything he did and try to keep myself in existence. I've got a leak in the basement and upstairs the bath tub is dripping and I'm thinking whenever I shower it's going on the basement floor? By doing what you are showing here I'm hoping to eliminate the problems in that area and move forward to all the other maintenance this home requires. You never know just what a person is like until they're gone. My Dad was Superman! Me? I can't even begin to compare to the amazing gift he had at making this a perfect home.
I've watched many, your video is so concise, easy to understand and most importantly to the point. No need to skip nonsense talk to get to the point. Thank you
I do handyman work, and this video helped me out in a pinch. Great info, well described, and good camera shots. Thanks
Excellent! A couple wraps of plumbers tape on the threads won’t hurt anything if you are worried about leaks.
Just so you know, if yours only has one handle for hot&cold I replaced mine and it was very easy! Even though there was only one handle there was still two separate holes and all you have to do is replace whichever side looks bad. Usually it's a bad seal (looks like a tiny rubber band). You should be able to physically see which one (or both) are bad. Just make sure you pay attention to how you took everything out and just put it all back the same! Other than that the process is about the same as this video. Hope this helps!
that does help thank you, I was wondering since mine has one handle and i'm glad i found this comment. thank you
Great video matt. I always wondered how that was done and never realized it was that easy. As a homeowner, I'm sure this bit of knowledge will come in handy in the future. You're $19 will save you a ton on your water utility bill!
For sure! Thanks bro!
I thought it was emoji eggplant (I know I know I’m LATE)
@@mattsbigdream how do I know if the water is cold or hot during summer time. Water is hot here during summer time
Just followed this video as my faucet was no longer just a drip when off, it had turned into a steady trickle. I'm not very "handy" per say, but this helped me get it fixed for about $25 in parts opposed to a couple hundred for a plumber. Thank you!
This is very helpful and I appreciate the step by step instruction. My tub has an all in one knob so I will look for another video but this helped with the concept of what needs to be done. TY
I appreciate this more than you know. Thank you. All the other articles or videos were definitely unhelpful.
Trying this tomorrow. I did call a plumber, who can't come for a week. Thanks!
thank you. this is what youtube's supposed to be about
Ty ...this helped me fix my leak! For super novices like me...good to know if handle doesn't pop off easy like in video.. ..run and get a handle puller from lowes
Thank you so much for this. Simple and to the point,but you captured all the steps. Will be taking care of mine this week.
Dude! You just gave the BEST UA-cam help video I ever watched. Thank You!
Thank you. I try to do some repairs in my house. I'm not afraid but I always need someone to give me the directions and tools to do it. This isn't as hard as I thought. Thanks again!
We’re you able to change it? I need to do mind and I am nervous😮
Thanks Matt. I thought this was going to be so much more complicated. And I was really dreading having to go down into my black widow infested crawl space to turn off the water.
You are amazing! Have to do this for my Grandma today! Thank you
those fixtures look just like the ones in my rented house. Thank you for the great tutorial. I think when we do one, we'll do both because Murphy's law, the other one is going to go as well so might as well not wait for it.
"Anybody can do this"
Me, now more anxious since I still can't do this.
me too
Matt, you are a great instructor! Thank you!
Hot water leak - shutoff at the water heater vs main valve... Good idea - Thanks.
I subscribed.
Great video it helps to get fixed myself thanks a lot
How do you know if you need to change the handle or actual faucet?
Fyi to anyone that the leak came back, it could be the seat that's easy to fix as well. Just for anyone so might be worth to check the seat as well.
What in the world is a seat
@@krisomarcrispin1035 it’s the surface to which the black rubber seal meets and is tightened up against.
Very nice instructional video Matt. Very well done. Thanks.
Thank you straight to the point and done!
Any way to tell what cartridge you need short of pulling one of them out of the wall first? I just moved into a new house and the cold side is dripping steadily only from the tub spout.
No leaks above or below, otherwise. I haven't located my water cutoff yet. I was hoping to match the stem cartridge without opening up, but I guess I'll have to. I have a two faucet
shower system, with spout and lower chrome bath/shower lever plate. No middle faucet diverter. Can I pull it without turning the water off? I also was told sometimes there's a back
seat piece and seal or O-Ring that has to be replaced at the back of the stem, but not all of them have that. If you replace both and still get leaks, it's likely a problem in the piping
in the walls, and may require access from outside the shower wall, or behind it, which is a much bigger job and I'd call a plumber if so.
“MY MAN”!!....y’all know what it is when a brotha say that lol. Big shout out to the vid n all that love the vid, now the adventure begins in a pandemic 🤦🏽♂️
This video saved me $$ thank you!! A life saver!
thank you for the video. just fixed my leaking tub.
Thanks for the video, it looks easy enough for me to do!
For other people trying to do this, you should have more than just that main shut off for your cold water, you should have a shut off valve for each room that has water
Thanks for the video. Of course the screw is stripped on mine!
WhAt did you do to get the screw off? Same situation
hey guys my name is carnel, i'm going to be in your area in april, when would be to late to contact shon
That was awesome. You're video helped turn an intimidating task into an easy weekend project! :)
I really liked your way of doing your video
Thanks for sharing Matt, great job.. Hope you and your family are doing well.. Watching and Supporting with Full View Like 2
Thanks so much Allen! Good to hear from you my friend!
Should I use any plumbers tape on the new cartridge ?
I have the same style as yours. I changed all three at once. But I am still having drips of cold water as I originally did. What did I miss?
Hi same
Problem with mine,what do you call the wrench that you use ? I need one of that heheh
Thank you for sharing this! 🎉
So to the point I can do this, just have to find my tools. Thank you
I have a question and maybe you'll know the answer. My tub faucet is doing something weird, not quite like this but it thought I'd ask. I turn off the faucet and its fine no water running. Within 10 or 20 minutes I return and it doing a steady drip of hot water. If I turn either faucet on and off again it stops temporarily again. Is this the solution to that as well? Or something different?
We had the same problem. The only thing is we can hear a hissing sound out of water pressure and we replaced all the cartridges already and still have dripping faucet. The water is cold though.
Good job mate! 👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧
Thanks my friend!
Wow what a handy person you are Matt............
Thanks for sharing. This video really helped me.
Great job putting this together! This helped me a lot! Thank you!!
I really think that my drip could be attributed to the cartridge but like one reply I'm ready to break the handle as it won't budge! Is there anything I can do?
Hey Matt what about the center piece that shuts the water on and off? Is that the same process should it be replaced?
Hi Matt, I have a single handle shower faucet and like your video shows, the dripping is coming from the bottom. I have changed the cartridge but the dripping continues. When I removed the spout the water is dripping out of the valve from the wall. Is it a cartridge problem still if the water is dripping from the sprout valve?
Matt i didn't see where you checked the valve seat. The cartridges usual come with a new seat.
I have one knob for my shower,is it still the same technique?
in a lot of houses isn`t there a shutoff in the basement usually? curious as i have no idea wher emy outside one would be and my basement has all manner of knobs.
I can't find those cartridges, where did you buy it and what was the price?
If it's the hot faucet the same procedure but turn the water heater off?
Thank you so much bro I really like it! Now I know how I fix it buy my self
Good job. I'm try to do this to my hot water handle . Thank you
Hope you cleaned it too
What were the names of the items you used for the wrench and the piece to replace called ?
This didn't work as demonstrated on a Kohler. I had to physically break off the handles and get at it, and the cartridge was 30/32" (or 15/16") so I had to make another trip to the hardware store. The 31/32" might have worked but there was a lot of play and I was afraid of stripping it. Still, the video was a great guide.
Thank you for this video. To the hardware store I go
Will this also help direct the water to the shower head instead of coming out from the bottom when the showers running. Cause mine is leaking when it's off and a lot comes out from the bottom when the shower is running.
Thank you so much! I am going to give this a try!
3:03
31/32 & 29/32
*what exactly is that called?!*
*a stem key/adapter or something?!*
4:02
*this “cartridge”, is this the official name?*
*what exactly is that called?!*
Great video, keep them coming
Just curious why didnt you change out the seat? I just did this and didnt replace the seat, as didnt you and your fix worked mine didnt. still leaks, drips its def the cold so think the seat needs changing as well?
If your house is old and you replaced the Valve and it still leaks, You will have to replace the pipe itself because they wear out over the years and it is very costly , in most cases you will have to cut into the wall to get to the pipes, I had this issue and it was very costly, had to cut away the tiles to get to the wall, then cut the wall to get to the pipes, Very Big job, and cost a arm and a leg to have it done, there is no way around it,
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanx fella! Much appreciated 👍
I can't remove the cover you took off at 2:40. My cylinder is separate from the backplate and won't turn. Help
Good video. No shut off in the house? The faucet dripped for a few seconds after turning the water off because the shut off valves are above the spout and the water in the pipes between the valves and the spout must drain out. Doesn't mean there is a leak.
Thanks for sharing this Matt!
It didn’t work on mine still drips from the bathtub faucet any recommendations thanks
So you got the whole brand new all cartridge?
Thank you for doing this - it helped so much!
Tried this, but sadly the long part around the cartridge is adhered into to the wall so I can't get the hex wrench around it to get the cartridge out.
Hi, My faucet looks exactly like yours. what model, company is this and what is the model of cartridge that I need please,,I would like to order it before opening it..? thanks
Very old style call the manufacturer
Any suggestions for when the screw is broken inside of one of metal handles?
Do u need plumbers tape on there?
Do you have to turn off the water for this?
Yeah it’s good to show peoples ❤
I only have one control for turning the water on, to hot or cold or turn it off
Ok great video but my faucet doesn't have a any corners for me to grip with the socket valve wrench. Mine is completely rounded. How do I get it off???
Replaced the hot water easy. The cold will NOT loosen no matter what I do.
Changing valve body also change the valve seat .
I replaced all of my valve seats, stems and used sealer. But the pipe to the faucet in my tub is still dropping 😔
What else could it be? We tightened all the parts correctly and checked is it was leftover water in the diverter. I'm at a loss of where the problem is.
Keep in mind in some places its illegal to turn the water off at the street. The County or City can fine you....
Yeah, it's illegal here. Isn't there another way to turn water off just to the tub? My plumber 'fixes' this for me all the time and never turns off the water... maybe why it still leaks year after year after year ...
@@cerea4983
Most times there is a shut off where the water line comes into the house. If theres not, i usually suggest to my customers that i make an appt with city or county to turn water off while i install one. Then after that you wont have that problem anymore. Im a contractor in Md btw.
@@cerea4983
Most times there is a shut off where the water line comes into the house. If theres not, i usually suggest to my customers that i make an appt with city or county to turn water off while i install one. Then after that you wont have that problem anymore. Im a contractor in Md btw.
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*story of my life lol*
Thank you. This helped me so much
Thanks Matt..great vid..peace
What if you have one knob?
Dont forget to scrub your shower area after you're done...
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My husband fixed our leak by changing the cartridge. He put it on the hottest setting option but now our hot water is luke warm. Any ideas why?????