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Kohler faucet repair: valve stem replacement to stop dripping faucet
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2021
- I fix a dripping Kohler faucet in our bathroom by replacing the valve cartridge. There are plenty of videos on how to repair a leaking faucet, but wanted to show some tips on how to deal with a few issues you might encounter when trying to replace the ceramic cartridge in a Kohler sink faucet.
Thank you for making a how-to video where just about everything goes wrong, exactly like it does for me in real life.
Replaced a lot of stuff this week and this is the BEST how-to I have seen. He goes step by step and shows how to work around anything that could go wrong. Excellent teacher!!!
WARNING: This is a great video IF AND ONLY IF you Kohler faucet has a two-part valve. We spent hours trying to unfreeze the valve from the body. After researching on Kohler's site, we discovered that they replaced the valve-body (70006/74369) with a single piece part (1131481/2), which is what was in our faucet. We tried every method we could think of to separate the units with no avail. I had to order the new replacement, which requires one to reconnect the water supply and feed lines to the faucet. Just wanted others to be aware of this.
How were you able to confirm the part #? I have a really good grip and still that valve is not releasing so I suspect it might be a one unit like you found out.
Yes. But I hate that the plastic is not as quiet as the original metal cartridge.
I love how you ran into several issues and solved them live. Thank you! Excellent job and explained really well.
Very helpful. I just tackled a similar job because of water leakage from the faucets onto my vanity countertop when the faucets were opened. Tried removing the hot-side cartridge first using a socket wrench (a deep socket is needed) and found the cartridge was apparently cemented to the faucet body by mineral deposits; my attempts to remove the cartridge rotated the faucet body on the countertop the same as in the video. I didn’t have a crowfoot wrench to secure the faucet body under the countertop but found I could secure it with a vise-grip wrench with its handle placed against the sink wall so it couldn’t rotate. That left me with two hands above the counter to unscrew the cartridge. I was able to free the cartridge easily by applying a moderate blow to the socket wrench driver handle with the side of a hammer. My sink is porcelain but I didn’t think the force of the hammer blow would be transmitted to the sink wall and, indeed, the sink was unharmed. Repeating the same procedure on the cold water side (with the vise-grip handle now placed against the back wall of the vanity) freed that cartridge in short order.
I have this exact faucet and need to replace my valve too and I installed it 23 yrs ago but didn’t remember what brand the faucet was this was a huge help thank you
I really appreciate you making this video. The Kohler web site is all but useless when it comes to DIY repairs. I encountered all of the problems you did, so you saved me a ton of time and aggravation. Thank you, sir!
Thanks. It worked. Cartridge was really stuck. Two person job because my arms weren't long enough. Much obliged!
Great video. Helped me a lot. I hope everyone listens carefully to your explanation of clockwise close vs counterclockwise close. I had to remove the whole cold side assembly from the vanity and put it in a vice to get off the handle. I had a huge pipe wrench that I put on the bottom of the decorative base, and it broke loose without leaving marks. Then I had to put a cheater on a 5/8 wrench to break loose the cartridge. Now I'm leaving the handle loose until I'm confident there are no leaks.
Thanks, You did a great job with this video. I didn't realize how simple this job was until I watched this. A real confidence builder!
Excellent how-to video. You even show what could go wrong and how to overcome it. Thank you!
Great video. My faucet, unfortunately, was attached with a set screw that resisted everything except for a left handed drill bit. After spending hours getting the screw out, I was not looking forward to the next step - replacing the cartridge - but you've done a real nice job addressing that part of the project. Looking forward to getting back a working faucet!
thanks so much. I'm currently in the stage of removing the set screw. Glad to know i wasn't the only one who stripped it. What should my next step be?
Thank you for the through explanation, this will be my first 2023 project!!
Thanks to your video, I saved a ton of money replacing the cartridge myself.
Great Video. This really helped me alot. I twisted and turned around this faucet leak and this vid CLEARLY shows how to accomplish what turns out to be a very easy fix.
Hi Steve, thanks for a clear explanation of how the cartridges work and how to disassemble the darn thing.
Great video. I had to do some under faucet crawling but your video was very helpful.
Just replaced my ultraglide valves, a heavy wrap of duct tape made it easy-peasy using regular channel lock pliers.
One suggestion, Clean up and apply plumbers silicone grease on the threads of the handle when you re-install them
, will make life a little easier the next time you have to replace the valve cartridges.
Very well done and thank you for your attention to details. This is very helpful and well demonstrated.
Helped me. Thanks. I am having the same problem with the unit spinning instead of the cartridge as well. Why do they always make things such a pain in the ass? Thank god for vice grips and ratchet wrenches!
Good video. I find one can avoid fighting the stuck valve stems by "CAREFULLY" using an impact driver with a 3/8" socket adapter and a long socket. The impact driver's bump cycle will effectively tap the stuck valve out without turning the base. Easy Peasy! Yes I know, it's genius-level stuff!
When I tackle these types of jobs, I spray some WD 40 or better on the nuts ,bolts first and let them soak. Then a light rap with a rubber mallet. Can avoid a lot of frustration and possibly avoid damaging the faucet handles.
@@4825sardis Great suggestion Frank. Instead of the rubber mallet, I would use a light hammer. Shock is your friend when loosening stuck threads.
If you need to break someone's nose you wouldn't slap them!
@@joerabena20 Actually, I try to avoid the "hammering "all together , but it some cases it's just what the doctor ordered. ⛑
Thanks - I got mine loose with your tip. I was just about to give up and order the $50 part assembly instead of the $15 part I can do now!
This video helped me make this repair this week, thank you so much for putting it together!
For anybody needing the wrench sizes, 5/8" crows foot for the notches to hold it in place, 1-3/8" for the big nut, and 5/8" for the upper nut too.
Thanks for the video. Good explanation!
This was the help i was looking for. Thank you!
If you have difficulty to remove the valve stem from the faucet, due to rust or any other reason, just go buy
part Kohler 1131481 and
Kohler 59425 to replace the whole valve. For me it's a pain trying to get that stem out of the valve....
Thank you!!
Thanks, I didn't know how to get that handle off, kohler is different than anything I've done before.
This video is just what I was looking for. Thank you
Hello Steve, I want to thank you for the awesome video. It was very helpful. You did a great job. I appreciate it!!!
Perfect, thank you! Went through the whole scenario.
This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Nice report and complicating issues are realistic! Thanks!
Thank you so much for making this video and covering all the areas that will be 'tough' to get through! Too many DIY videos these days where the dissembling process is being demonstrated with parts that were newly assembled for the sake of the video. For the removal of the cartridge - is there any way to do this *without* turning off the cold water valve? I'm in a high rise where the water is extremely hard, and valves are often completely stuck (and forcing them to close shut often results in a a leaking valve we cannot stop). The only way to turn off the water & change the valve is for the building to shut water off to the entire zone (10 floors x 12 units) and drain the water from all the floors down to your unit, and they rarely do these. Just hoping there may be a way to still change out the cartridge (!). Thank you!
Sorry about the delayed response. But I have no idea how you could do this repair without shutting off the supply water. Sorry
@@stevewatr thank you so much for the reply! I'm going to check if pinching the line is effective. It seems like those who have this same water shut-off problem have successfully used that method with a tight clamp before! Thank you so much again for your video!
Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
If you call kohler they’ll send you the cartridge for free with it’s included lifetime warranty
From the Kohler website: Kohler Co. warrants its faucets* manufactured after January 1, 1997, to be leak and drip free during normal residential usage for as long as the original consumer owns their home. If the faucet should leak or drip during normal usage, Kohler
Co. will, free of charge, mail the cartridge necessary to put the faucet in working condition. This warranty applies only to KOHLER faucets purchased and installed in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America,
excluding Brazil ("Americas").
@@LaurenBradburyFarm I am a total ignoramus. My bathroom sink is Kohler. Does it mean my faucets are also Kohler? Nothing in the faucet shows the brand name Kohler.
@@ellengomez2835 😆 It's possible, but certainly not automatic that your faucets are Kohler. They used to always stamp their name on everything, but I'm not sure (I doubt) they do that of late, not consistently, anyway. They have a pretty decent search tool on their website for finding your specific faucet, especially if it's not terribly old.
@@LaurenBradburyFarm I just found that out. Was totally impressed that Kohler would back up its products like that.
Excellent video
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you!
While you're repairing one side, why not do both, even though the other side is not leaking. Assuming the other side has the same usage, who wants to go through this process a month later when the other side fails. Nice video !!
Great Video Sir, thank you
Very important: Forcefully unscrewing is not the removal method for all Kohler bathroom spread faucets. Some of them have set screws on the handle that need to be removed first. Once the handle is off the cover lifts off vertically with no force. I found this out the hard way, after ruining the tabs on the bottom of the faucet cover by unscrewing.
Thank you for the video.
I did a new KOHLER install before watching this.
I never thought of putting the 4 screws in the tightner-ring before screwing it on.
I can not get my handles to align the correct direction when they are off.
I do not see a way to fix that. Mine have a square base and square handle, so they have to align perfect, and they are 30 degrees off.
It turns out that one can rotate the body of the handle with giant channel-locks, but go buy a pair with soft-jaws and put something on the handle-base to keep it from getting scratched.
I must have overtightened the ring under the sink.
I really do not like that only two tiny screws apply pressure to hold the handle-base to the sink.
Very informative video, good job
I had no idea how to get the fixtures off. Quick question. I'm assuming both the hot and cold still get screwed in righty tighty, lefty lucy and not according to the way the direction of the hot or cold for removing and installing the cartridges?
I only did the one side, but I believe you are correct, no left handed threads.
Very helpful video👍. Do you know what size crows foot/offset head you used under the sink?
Sorry, it was a while ago, But I think I can just make out the size stamped on the wrench is 1".
I cannot get the cartridge loose, and have tried very hard holding the underneath portion while trying to turn the top portion. Any tips?
(I was even able to drop the whole assembly underneath and get a very good grip on both ends and still it won't budge.)
Great video! I'm currently going through the same issue with the Kohler Margaux. Question I have is the washer underneath is corroded like yours (see at 6:21), isn't it a concern?
Just cosmetic. And no one can see it until you stick a camera uner there lol
Thank you
great stuff!Thank you.
Nice video. I wish you had the tools you referenced in the description.
This video is awesome
I think that little black piece you pulled out of the bottom of the new cartridge is a replacement piece then ends up going on the top of the cartridge.
Add double stick tape to the strap wrench! It will get the job done.
Thanks. You just kept "home repair rage monster" from doing something not nice. Happy day :)
Lol. I know that guy! Home repair rage monster has been here uninvited more times than i care to admit.
Thanks 🙏🏼
Steve, have a Revial wide-spread.
Cold leaking. The basin is a pedalstil. Do you remember the crows foot size. I what to give it a shot from underneath for the hold back. Dreading to take basin apart to access cartridge body. Thanks
Sorry, I do not remember. Did I mention it in the video?
5/8" crows foot for the notches to hold it in place, 1-3/8" for the big nut.
hello, how do you know you could fix it by replacing the valve cartridge or replacing the washer before you start? I have a faucet which is leaking, I bought the washer and am wondering if I also need a new valve cartridge in case it's the real problem
How do I match an old Koehler sink cartridge once I’ve removed it?
It did help! Thank you!!
Thank yo for the video! Do you happen to have the cartridge number?
Thank you for this demo. What if my cartridge is a deck mount tub faucet with no access to the under side
I have never seen one like that. Sorry.
Hey Rayna , I have the same issue with a Moen Bathtub assembly. So far I haven't had any issues but I was thinking of replacing it with something more modern. Then I realized there is no access from underneath. Have you come up with a solution?
@@4825sardis Not yet. I may have to cut and install a side access hatch.
Thank you!
What size crowfoot did you use? I’m having quite a time trying to get up behind the basin. Thank you!
its been a while but I think it was 1"
Spot on Steve! Thank you!@@stevewatr
6 million Dollar Man hands at 5:20 🙂. I like the props on the side---toe clippers, toothpaste ,cremes.
My faucet leaks from underneath from where the hot faucet sits .Any suggestions? Could that also be a cartridge leak?
Lol to the Steve Austin hands. Im not sure about à cartridge causing an exterior leak.
do both the left and right cartridge unscrew left to right like your cold water cartridge? My hot water cartridge is leaking and like yours, the whole mechnism is moving and I'm waiting help to hold the bottom nut.
I'm pretty sure they are the same. counterclockwise to loosen
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What is your recommendations for a similar faucet handle which leaks when hot or cold water handle is turned on? Leaks below handle ..not the faucet itself
If its leaks underneath even when off, check the supply lines. If it only leaks when turned on, and you do not see any water coming out tye stem area up top, then it might be the lone that runs over to the faucet or the valve. Body has a crack....but that would be surprising.
You don't have to buy these parts. Kohler is guaranteed for life. Contact their website
What size is that crows foot wrench?
Nice video
I have Kohler but mine doesn’t look like this one, it does have two handles. Where do I find model number? Thanks
I do not know where you can find the model number but I know kohler used the same valve and cartridge for Devonshire and Revival faucets. Its probably used on many other Kohler widespread style faucets.
Clearly explained
Thank you 🙏
What brand of strap wrench did you use? I tried two from Home Depot, neither worked, cannot grip the skirt of handle. Thank you 🙏
Sorry, I do not remember where I bought it, was just a rubber type, but I know in the past on other faucets, they were just too stuck and I had to resort to wrapping a rag around it and using channel lock pliers. If the rag is thick enough, it can be done without damaging the finish. The tapered shape is another reason it is hard to grip. try to grip it on the area just below the handle.
@@stevewatr thanks Steve. It was impossible for me. The rubber kept slipping and the handle won’t budge. Guess I have to call a plumber. 😅
@Samantha S, you might try putting a slightly damp towel inside the rubber of the strap wrench if it is a problem where you can't get a good grip. (A damp towel will slip less than a dry towel.)
Thanks, I have a cartridge that won't budge like that except it's recessed almost flush with the base.
Good to see that it IS supposed to come out and I don't need to replace the entire assembly. Guess I need a deep socket for the top side.
Thanks works🎉
Kohler make things so difficult and expensive, my taps have what looks like a solid tap with removable top but unique allen key to undo which I have two complete sets of allen keys and none attach and the underneath has a soldered on mixer attachment so it's a case of having to either fork out hundreds for a plumber or just hack out two pairs of taps and replace them all or ???..I'm an amateur diy'er but this company seems to go out of their way to make things difficult.
Great!
Hi, please could you tell me the name of the wrench like " L " what you used for the bottom and where I can buy that tool I really need, thanks
I think you mean a "basin wrench" can be bought at hardware store, home depot lowes or online
@@stevewatr not I said the other one for the hexagon nut
@@roberto11197 i think you mean the "crows foot" . a crows foot wrench fits on the end of a 3/8 socket extension. I think the size was 1". Google crows foot wrench and you can find them for sale at lots of stores.
Hi Steve, what’s the size of the crowfoot you used?
Sorry, i cant remember, it was part of a set.
If you don't have a crows foot, but you do have a basin wrench, you can remove the water supply tube and the flex tube going to the spout from the valve assembly, then remove the nut holding the valve assembly against the vanity. Then lift the entire assembly out of the vanity from the top and put the valve into a bench vise gripped by the flat on the bottom side of the valve. Then you can easily remove the stem and replace it with the new one, then reinstall in the vanity. That is what I had to do with my lav faucet.
Not save a few bucks, my plumber charge $75 to just come out. The part I get it free from Kohler lifetime replacement. Now I learn how to do it here, I can call and cancel the appointment.
Excellent video, but be careful with your nail clippers. kkkkkkk
It really is a pain to get the faucet head off... Been trying for a whole hour...
Luckily I have not had to do that.....yet. Amazing how fast things corrode.
If my bathroom sink is Kohler, does it mean my faucets are also Kohler as I do not see any brand name on my bathroom faucet? I am the original owner of the home.
They could any brand, but if the plumber put in kohler sinks, they might have put in kohler faucets. I would google "kohler lavatory faucet" then select images and start scrolling through pictures looking for a match. You might get lucky. Kohler revival was a very popular design when we were building our home.
Thank you Steve for your response.
ARGH I'm in the same boat. What a crap design.
Never buying #Pfister ever again, it’s ridiculous engineering, customer should not have to do this every year or 2. 🙄
Those nail clippers 🤮
too much talk, Diypeople just need to see how to open it up. Barry
Thank you