Water Valve Won't Shut Off Water
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- A water supply valve that won't work or leaks when it is shut can be repaired. If the valve won't turn off the water or shut off completely, it is likely that the flat rubber washer on the end of the valve stem is worn out or missing.
Many people will not repair a globe water valve that does not work with a ball valve. Usually, the most inexpensive solution is to replace neoprene washer and screw in a shut off valve.
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Good video!
A couple of small points could have been mentioned and be helpful to some.
1. It may be a gate valve and not a globe valve, particularly if it's on the main service line. In which case, of course, no washer.
2. It should be mentioned that valve stem assembly should be backed of (in the open position) prior to inserting and tighten back up.(Even though it was shown that way when it was put back.)
Thanks for taking the time to write the comment that adds valve to the video. It's contributions like yours that make the videos even better. I should have mentioned the two things you point out. I do my best to cover everything, though I'm human and sometimes miss something. I will pin your video to the top of the comments. Also, there are now over 200 videos on the channel, including videos that show how to find the main shut off valve, test a pressure reducing valve, fix a valve that is leaking at the stem and many more. Click on the channel name to find them, they are organized by playlist.
@@Know-How-Now If you have a gate valve, replace it now with a ball lever valve. They have high failure rates.
Best to change any old valve to a full flow ball valve. If you cannot sweat fittings, use compression adapters.
@@lichub Here gate valve get filled with calcium , ball valves are higher quality .
Okay.
THANK YOU!! First off, I loved hearing your voice! Male plumbers tend to treat me like a complete nincompoop, so it's a relief to hear a woman's voice! It's difficult enough getting respect as a woman... but add on the years, and it's even worse!! I do what I can... but this time I don't think I'll try to fix it on my own... it's an OLD house with OLD pipes... and there's a kind man who helps me out so things get fixed at a fair (affordable) price. He'll double check that it's just this one pipe and not the whole system... but now, I was able to talk to him intelligently, and also didn't go right into panic mode. For that, I am grateful to YOU!
You are welcome, Ruth. As a female home owner, before calling anyone for service/repair, I investigate to see if I can fix it. I often find that I can fix it myself. If I decide the repair is beyond my skill level or I would have to buy expensive tools and have to hire someone, I am educated about it. It's never good to look like an easy mark. An honest fair contractor is golden.
Ruth Klein I'm in the same situation & you are absolutely right. Tired of it so taking matters into my own hands.
@@Know-How-Now Refreshing to have a female DIYer videographer & encouraging & empowering. Yes, having an honest contractor is golden & one that is not trying to upsell everything. Also everything these days are made to be disposed of in very short periods of time. Bad for the consumer & Mother Earth. Thank you for your hard work. Please don't stop making videos!!
Just what I needed! So simple...saved me an unnecessary repair bill. Thank you!
You are welcome, Peter!
Good video. I never thought of just replacing the washer in a valve that is a shut off. The vice grips is a great idea! Thanks.
Thank you so much for your help. Only a wonderful person like you to help us struggling when we don't know what to do is an incredibly loving and awesome individual. Thank you!!!!
You are welcome, Nancy. It's my pleasure to help people solve common problems. Thank you for the kind words. Have a great day!
Thank you! The guy at Home Depot told me wrong! I went back with the stem and showed him your video. Thanks again!
You are welcome. It's always great to hear the video was helpful.
Thanks for linking me to this video. I agree with Paul!
Got a giggle out of the dirty hands. I know how that feels!
Maybe 1/2 of the time we shut off the water to do a project, I remember to fill a sink .... just in case.
You can add that as the first step to your already excellent plumbing videos!
I was thinking, "Oh, crap, I forgot to fill a sink." Well, that's reality plumbing. Thanks for the compliment, please support the channel and subscribe, it's free... and it will help me make more videos.
This is a great video! Well-edited and easy to understand. Most videos in this genre contain a lot of wasted time - I can't tell you how much I appreciate your effort to make this video as efficient as possible. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you!
You are welcome, Tom. I do my best to respect your time and still provide enough guidance to fix the problem.
I agree. So many videos take two or three minutes just to get started or get to the point. I never have this issue with Know How Now videos.
My sentiments exactly. Great video and straight to the point. Congratulations and thank you.
Thank you. I'm a female doing my own plumbing work. I have found three leaky valves so far, the one to my hot water heater and two to my toilets. I've learned so much. It's good to know what is underneath one's own roof.
Way to go on the successful repairs, Susan Keep up the good work. I find the more you do, the more you know and each repair gets a little easier.
I think I'm going to end up breaking up with my boyfriend. He's driving me crazy, he doesn't want me to do repairs in MY house! Like I'm bothering him. why why why did I get involved? I'd be more likely to fix all my house's repairs than make a relationship work...
I've watched a friend do this several times. Of course, I forgot. This video is perfect! Thank you:)
You are welcome.
Great help. I used a standard spark plug socket & ratchet wrench instead of a crescent wrench to avoid stripping the nut.
great video. just fixed mine, all it needed was the washer. thanks so much!
Way to go on the successful repair! You are welcome.
This was every shutoff in my new to me home. Even the main shutoff didn’t work and someone recently added a quarter turn ball valve, which saved me big time.
I have more videos about the compression style valves. Don't forget to turn them a couple of times a year so they do not get stuck. Watch to make sure they aren't dripping at the stem after they are turned. You might have to tighten the bonnet nut a 1/4 turn (make sure valve is open when you do this) to stop the leak. Link to Know How Now Playlist - Water Valve Repair:
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I like your thorough explanation of everything, very good job. Now off to stop the leak.
Thanks for the compliment, Rick.
Well done video, clear and to the point. Thank you.
You are welcome, thanks for the compliment.
Another wonderful DIY video, Diane. Thank you so much!
You are welcome!
gonna subscribe to your channel. this is like the 4th time youtube has pointed me towards one of your videos over the years and they're always helpful.
Thanks for subscribing, Alex. I try to make quality videos. I have them organized by playlist.
Thanks for the compliment David. There is also a washer or packing material under the nut closest to the handle. If the valve leaks from the stem, then that washer/packing needs to be replaced. I'm working on a video that will show how to fix that problem.
Do you have the video yet? thanks,
Yes, see the link below. You can find over 200 how to/repair videos on the channel by clicking on the channel name. Then click on the playlist tab, the videos are organized by playlist. ua-cam.com/video/g8ORORWGsWw/v-deo.html
Well done! Thank you for your clear instruction and helpful tips.
You are welcome, Jauvid. I hope the repair went smoothly.
I've been looking for a video on this forever! Great video
It's my pleasure to help!
this video is the best one I've seen on this topic. very detailed in every respect. thank you!
You are welcome!
Neat. Hoping this is the issue for my parents' toilet so we won't have to call a plumber tomorrow. Thanks for the simple and straightforward video!
Great, easy-to-understand video, keep up the good work!
Thanks for the compliment, I do my best to make quality videos.
I just want to say.....Thank you for your video. It walked me through the process of fixing my shut-off valve. Had a major major leak. Thanks again. Happy Holidays to you❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help. Happy Holidays to you and your family too.
I will be attempting this tomorrow. Thank you for your video and insight. It is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes for the repair, I hope it goes well.
Thank you very much. This made it easy to fix a problem that's been bothering me for years.
You are welcome. Way to go on fixing the problem.
Excellent, this is the second video I watched in your series, the first was a great instruction and this is every bit as much.
Thank you for taking the time to write the compliment and for watching the videos, Steven. There are now over 200 how to/repair videos, organized by playlist. If you have a spare moment, click on the channel name to check it out. Thanks for watching!
Your videos are the best you are a very good instructor especially with the presentation style pace with print overlay .
Thanks for the compliment. I do my best to make good and accurate content. If you celebrate them, have a great holiday.
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Thank you so much! I had a flooded mess all over my kitchen and this helped me fix it. Xoxoxo!
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0:38 "The main water supply" turn off might be the valve out at your water meter in the sidewalk for some people.
Good video👍 she was very thorough!
Thanks for the compliment, Jesse. Please consider supporting the channel and subscribe. Sadly, UA-cam often does not reward short and to the point videos (There is more money to be made the longer you watch). The more subscribers the channel has and complete views of it's videos will push these videos to top of the search list. Any help is appreciated.
Yo! I love you. I'm new to this so I kept looking up the wrong things. Your visual was great and explanation.
Know How Now, very well made video. Could understand a lot. Thanks for uploading!
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Just the info I needed. Great video. Thanks!
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Your videos are so helpful, thank you.
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
J'adore vs tutoriel sont tré clair et transparent. Bravo. Chapeau
Merci pour les compliments.
Excellent video and accompanied explanation!
If I may add, when replacing washer holding screw,always use brass screws. If you use a different metal screw it creates electrolysis, which corrodes both the screw and the valve prematurely. Whenever different metals come into contact with each other in the presence of moisture (even just humidity), they corode each other.
Even when I'm doing repairs on my exterior gutters and downspouts I make sure I'm using the same fasteners as materials I'm joining. Copper rivets with copper gutters, aluminum with aluminum etc.
Not only does it make fasteners last longer,it prevents unsightly bleeding streaks.
I've found that some of the new screws are plated and look like chrome, but are made for water valves.
Short and to the point. I like it.
Thanks for the feedback, Mario. I do my best to keep the videos brief, but full of good content. Have a great day.
@@Know-How-Now well you are doing a great job. Wish you all the best!
Thank you so much!!! Had a leaking faucet that I’m replacing next week and both valves are dripping under the sink $1.59 problem fixed.
You are welcome, Erin!
My supply shut off came with the pedestal sink kit. The sink is fine. But a week after I purchased it, my hot supply shut off valve didn't shut off the water at faucet, but it did if I used the valve. I have replaced it but still having the same problem. What else c a n I look at.
THANKS!!!! My moms been having some landscaping done and one of our spigots outside wouldn’t turn off. Only had to turn it once and save her a couple of dollars on a repair.
It's nice of you to fix your mom's spigot and save on a plumber's bill.
This is actually the kind of valve I have for my shutoff for the whole house. I'll have to call the city to turn my water off at the street. They have a special tool to shut it off because I tried to use the one I got and it is way different. The city doesn't want people turning off their water. Lol. They got mad when I told them that I tried shutting it off. Lol. Thanks for the video.
I too had to pay the local water authority (up front, I think it was around $100) to close the curb stop so I could replace the main shut off valve. I read the rules. Interestingly, I am responsible for the curb stop. If it breaks I pay. I am not allowed to turn it to exercise it so it doesn't seize up.
Thank you. Thought I was going to need a whole new line
You are welcome, Robert.
Great video. Thank you for posting.
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Thanks for posting, resolved my problem
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Wow, you made that look so easy, and I was so looking forward to doing the same. But unfortunately, my valve does not have that nut that you loosened. It seems that it was soldered on, so now I'm stuck calling the plumber. Worse yet, I have to wait a week until I get paid. Thanks for the video, though. I'm sure you've helped a ton of people.
Sorry the video did not help with your problem, Lily. Thanks for watching. Hopefully it will be small bill from the plumber.
Is it possible Lily has a valve like some bib faucet with the single nut which is both the packing material and stop valve in a single assembly. Any assembly is screwed on, not soldered. I also cover the nuts with paper towel strips soaked with vinegar to dissolve any mineral or rust deposits before attempting to unscrew. Soak it overnight or when the vinegar evaporates or used up.
@@tonymanero5544 Thanks for your reply. A plumber did eventually fix it, and it wasn't too expensive. But that was 4 years ago, and just a year later, I moved to another house, so that's that! :) But I did take note of your tip about soaking in vinegar. Thank you!
Great. Nice & easy to follow!
Thanks for the compliment!
love that you were creative and saved me a lot of time and hair pulling you rock!!!! love smart women
Thanks for the compliment, Sasha. I do my best to make helpful videos. Way to go on the successful repair! Currently, there are over 200 how to/repair videos on the channel. They are organized by playlists that can be found by clicking on the channel name.
Video makes this look doable. I have a different shape of valve. Here's to trying!
I like you attitude, Mary Anne! Best wishes for a successful repair.!
That helped a lot! Thanks for posting.
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P.S. - If the screw head crumbles when you try to remove it, I have a video that shows how to deal with that problem. It's called "Remove Stuck Rusted Faucet Screw", you can find it if you click on the channel name.
Sadly, my main supply valve is also a compression valve! But this will definitely come in handy. I swear every compression valve I have, even newer ones, leak at least a little. Makes it nigh impossible to do copper pipe additions/modifications.
Thanks I needed help and you delivered
You are welcome, Rob.
Good video on how to change the rubber seats in the globe valves . My next door neighbor in a condo was having work done and couldn't shut off her main in the condo do to seats were bad so she had the city shut off the main out in the street to do the repairs, so I took advantage of the situation and changed all the seats in all my water shut off valves in my condo including my main , that valve wouldn't shut off water either , needles to say all of them work perfectly now .
Way to go on taking advantage of an opportunity to repair the main shut off valve. I had to pay a fee to the water company to fix mine.
All you needed to do is change out your main valve, then take your time doing the rest.
Excellent video. thanks!
You are welcome, Don! Thank you for the compliment.
Thank you for your quick reply
You are welcome, Jorge.
Thanks! Now to see if the washing machine valves can be repaired rather than sweated out.
You are welcome, Andy. I hope the repair goes smoothly.
This really helped me. Thank you!
You're welcome, Michele.
Going to do this after work!
Excelent video.thanks
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Thanks for making this video, very helpful. Liked, and subscribed. A+
You are welcome and thanks for the compliment.
I salute you! Good job
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You're a life saver!!!
I do my best to make quality videos. Have a great day... in our new weird world.
thanks for this vid...I was worried I would have to call a plumber since my outside water shutoff valve was not turning off the outside water. The shutoff valve is in a very tight spot in my basement so I was worried I would have to call a plumber to solder a new valve!
You are welcome. It's great to hear that you were able to fix the valve.
Good video !
any raised writing on the rubber washer should go opposite side of valve seat
Great video. Thanks
You are welcome Patrick.
I find putting some anti seize compound on the screw as well as all threads helps with future removal.
Spend $5 on plumber grease which is deem kitchen safe. Anti seize is toxic and not for potable water use.
Great. Nice work.
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Thank you very much!
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Perfect. Thanks!
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Thank you awesome Video .
You are welcome Shelly.
4:18 Before reinstalling the valve stem into the body, it is worth putting a new seal on the valve stem joint too (where it joins the body)
Who ask you!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
You would think you could buy a replacement stem ass’y
Great job!
Thanks for the compliment!
Great video!!! Thank you 😊
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Fixed mine, Thank you!
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This worked for me. Thanks!
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Very helpful, thank you
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Thanks for commenting faaqcee!
Thread seal tape is not needed, there is a gasket. If the gasket is shot you could use the thread seal tape instead of trying to find the correct size gasket or making your own gasket.
It's not necessary use a lot of torque to tighten, just enough pressure to compress that gasket, so little torque that if you use the wrench backwards it won't slip. lol.
I keep a box of assorted sized washers on hand, it's cheaper than the cost to drive to the store every time you need a washer. Also, unless you have a very good hardware store, it can be challenging to get individual washers.
Know How Now to find main valve
@@lindachiu6148 Really?
To avert disaster it's always nice to have a 2nd wrench to keep the pipe from twisting and causing a leak. You were holding the wrench upside down by the way when you were retightening. Lol. Don't you think it might be a good idea to put something to keep the valve nut from leaking such as Teflon tape? Thanks for the video! My question was with the identification of proper replacement washers. I guess I'll have to take the valve with me. That's good to know.
Just buy a new fiber washer that fits the stem body.
Vampliers, sold by Amazon and others, are a line of precision screw extraction pliers designed to easily remove difficult screws, broken-off nails or bolts, and things like old nails coming up in a stair step or wooden floor. It’s cheaper to have the right tool than it is to replace a valve or make a trip to the hardware store.
P.S. Engineer brand Screw Extractor Pliers, models PZ55 and PZ58 and others, are made in Japan by the same company that makes Vampliers, and are also sold by Amazon, but at generally lower prices. Japanese tool lines include designs for smaller hands, and some models of these wonderful pliers are less expensive than others, simply because they are smaller. Pick a size that fits your hand - you’ll be glad you did.
ugh. Wish I'd seen your comment before I mangled the nut getting it off. Hard time finding replacement.
I am a plumber you did a pretty good job of explaining. Something I've always wondered though why they never made the screw that holds the gasket with a brass screw from the factory that always puzzled me. Just like everything else it's about money. And it's not saving it's making you go out and buy a new faucet or whatever you were replacing
Thanks for the compliment, it's an honor to get it from a plumber. I agree, sadly, I find more things that seem to be designed to fail and are not repairable. I have a refrigerator that I bought from my aunt. It's been running non stop without a repair since the late 1970's. If you are lucky a new refrigerator will last 10 years.
Great video by the way i have a question for you i had plastic speedfit isolators fitted by plumbers who have done jobs in our house over the years not my choice the trouble is their a wasted space i'm having trouble turning them off am i using the correct tool ie screwdriver incidently they havve'nt been turned off since installation ten or more years ago.any ideas appreciated
Great job!!
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Great video.
Thanks again for the compliment, Andrew.
Great explanation
Thanks for the compliment and for watching the videos.
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Thanks for the helpful video! I was just trying to work on my washer, and when I went to turn the hot water line off, the handle just turns without tightening. I've tried turning it both clockwise and counter-clockwise but it just spins. Will changing the washer and screw fix this? Or should I just buy a new valve? If the latter, is the size fairy standard? Thanks for any help you can offer. I don't have $$ for a plumber so am trying to learn what I need to know fast!
I sounds like the valve is broken. The folks at the plumbing department at the hardware store can help you get a replacement. I remember seeing a This Old House video that shows how to replace a valve using a compression fitting. You might want to try to find that video.
I have the same problem with my water shutoff valve. It spins (the shaft spins too) but doesn't turn move in or out from the pipe. Were you able to fix this on your own? Any tips? Did you find the This Old House video?
Thanks!! :D
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great video - one thing, as you reinstall the renewed valve into the valve body, it appeared as though there was a larger thin gasket on the threaded valve part that went into the valve body but you never mentioned anything about needing a gasket there.
I just want to make sure I have what I'll need before I try this myself.
thank you
It's likely that you can just put the valve back together without doing anything with that gasket. If it leaks take the old gasket to a good plumbing supply house to get a replacement. You also might be able to put a round of teflon packing rope on it as a replacement. Some plumbers teflon tape might seal it up too.
A $5 tube of plumbers grease (kitchen safe) for lubing the stem, the screw threads , screw heads. I also use on handle female to male connections. The grease acts as an anti seize for possible metal to metal rusting. I also put on outdoor screw heads like hose faucets to insulate it from rusting. Although rain will abrade it off. The giant Colorado River, water to like 30+ million people, was formed by melting water cutting into rock and ground to be a river over millions of years.
Good video. Looks easy. I just worry about it leaking at the valve body after I turn it back in.
If it leaks you could try wrapping a turn or two of teflon rope around it if you can't find a replacement gasket/washer. Also if it leaks at the stem after you turn it, tighten up the packing nut a bit. Here's a link to another Know How Now video showing how to do that. ua-cam.com/video/HYS_6_dkkYE/v-deo.html
@@Know-How-Now Thank You.
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If you can find an identical new valve, take the “guts”out of the new one and place in the old valve. Fixed without soldering. You can use this trick on many repairs. Bath vent fan is my favorite change out the guts project.
Thanks for taking the time to write the helpful comment. If you can't buy an identical valve and the one that needs to be replaced is in a spot that's hard to access to solder. You likely have an identical valve somewhere else in your home that is easy to replace via soldering. Replace the easy access valve with a new one and transfer the "guts" to the one that is difficult to replace. I also have a video that shows how to rebuild valves. You may be able to rehab the valve and use it at another location. ua-cam.com/video/g8ORORWGsWw/v-deo.html
THANK YOU!!!! The guy at Lowes told me "Nope, it's way too old to fix, ya gotta replace the whole entire fitting." Why no sir, I do not! Yay!
You are welcome. There are more videos on the channel about repairing these valves. I think I have a link to a playlist in the box below the video or maybe a link in a comment pinned at the top of the comments.
Hit my bonnet nut with every wrench I had, PB blaster, hammer taps and my impact gun with no success. Ended up just tightening the gland nut as much as I could and that seemed to work.
I just flipped the washer around and put it back together. Did this for two and fixed the issue... Not sure how long this'll last though :)
Damn thing breaks every 3 to 5 years for me. I got so tired of replacing I just buy compression tight valves. This video will save me some money.
Thanks!!
?: your spare washers...did you buy that at a home centre or online??
Also, I’ve had good luck with brass screws and bolts at Lee Valley. Even odd size and various head types. Great for fixing old wooden things.
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I bought the washers at one of the big box home stores. There is no standard for washers. If all of your valves are the same, figure out the best size that fits and buy a bunch of that size.
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