2023 is starting off with a "fix it yourself" win here thanks to your help Leah. My washer was at the end of the assembly like you mentioned. Bonus points for no repeat trips to the hardware store either. You're the best Leah. Thanks.
Thank you so much....I’m a 72 year young lady...limited income & all about fixing and repairing...the sink is upstairs so I’ll hold my breath! Oh! Finding the right size washer!
Very awesome video! I need to replace the washers in both the bathtub and sink faucets in my grandma's 1910 house. So before I begin I am researching all I can!
Thanks for the tutorial. I used your information because I was trying to fix something that has not been apart since 1959. In the past I would have just gone to work on it and hoped for the best. I just wanted a little reassurance I hadn't lost my touch. You and Y/T are valuable resources. Thanks. Peace.
Very good video mam. As a 75 year old plumber, let me add this: I always used penetrating oil first (blaster is my current favorite) because not all faucets come apart near as easy as yours, especially the handle coming off. you got lucky! Then, I always cleaned everything up really well. Then I greased the operating threads with plumbers grease to make sure the faucet operated easily for a while. and Then I would check the packing, which a lot of times in those old faucets is cotton string wrapped around the stem. this keeps water from leaking around the operating handle stem. Please don't take this as criticism, because I know these videos can only be so long, its just an additional suggestion! keep it up~
Leah I feel like I owe you more than my thanks..., once again you’ve walked me through another DIY situation!!! Sending my love and hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season👍🙌🤘😍
I have been stressed out for YEARS taking apart my sink trying to find a solution! WOW. Thank you for this. Can't wait to give it a try. Any recommendations on where to get those rubber washers?
Thanks for the video. I suggest using a piece of cloth between the jaws of the channel locks and the chrome finish of the fixture to avoid putting scratches on the finish. I do that whenever I am working with a steel tool and a softer metal finish like chrome.
Oh thank you so much. I just fixed the old leaking dairy kitchen faucet at my friend's place and this video explained it so well and so clearly. It is such a shame to think how many times I have just pulled some old faucet set out and replaced it with new modern junk because that's what the "experts" say to do. I'm going to try the same in the bathroom in one of my rental homes now...I like the look of the old stuff anyway.
THANK YOU so much for such thorough demonstrations! After years of avoid mud work due to constant issues with lipping, I found one of your videos and successfully repaired a 14 ft ceiling seam with NO LIPS! This time I'm faced with tub faucets that probably haven't been used in more than 15 years. My mother claimed she'd stopped using them because they wouldn't turn off properly. Plumbers have been quick to want to replace everything and install shower fixtures. My use of the property doesn't warrant that expense but I would like the faucets to at least be functional. Once again you've built my confidence enough for me to try and address this on my own. Wish me luck!!
I'm one of those folks that would not have been able to re-assemble the faucet without first cleaning all the build up off that was on the porcelain. Otherwise, very informative about the process. Thanks!
Thank you for producing these videos. I love learning how to fix my own stuff. I think we should each start a jar and put the money saved in it. I like to pass on the wise tips I have learned, like always cover your drain before removing tiny parts-you don't want to spend time trying to fetch the screw or a rubber washer out.
Another great one! I appreciate the lesson about how the stem works with the flow of water... Fixed the shower diverter thanks to you and now I'm off to do the kitchen sink. Almost missed the part about "turning off the water". That would not have been good. Thanks again for the terrific video lesson.
Thank you for this video. I have an old pedestal sink with original fixtures that needs a new gasket on the hot water. These old ones are so well made. I bought it from someone a while ago when I was redoing the bathroom floor in my 50s house.
WHOOOOO! Thank you so much for this video!! Last time we called a plumber to look at the leak they just wanted to replace the whole thing. But all the steps and warnings on this video matched our setup perfectly!! I was able to dramatically reduce our constant stream of water and found the old washer was cracked apart. This video was essential thanks a ton!!
Great video. Using the channel locks as a hammer in a pinch will work. Time and age has taught me not to use any other tool for a hammer. Well, to be honest my two teenage boys helped me with this lesson also. After replacing a few adjustable wrenches and dremeling out a few burrs and bruises on other tools I have a motto for them " son that $30.00 wrench is not a hammer ". You are a gifted teacher with a mechanical mind. Not everybody has that kind of gifted mind. I'm thankful for you.
A hammer would not be very practical in this situation, it would actually be overkill, and using channel locks to tap a little handle is not going to hurt anything. As a sprinkler fitter, we beat the living hell out of things with our channies all the time and they are just fine.
That's EXACTLY our kitchen faucet! What were the odds? Off to Ace to get an assortment of washers and thread sealant. Thanks to the commenter who reminded me of white vinegar for cleaning up before reassembling.
Why did you not remove the build up on the inner pieces of the faucet handle/ cartridge? My 1930s faucet handle is extremely hard to turn and my assumption was that it was build up - though thanks to your tutorial I now know how to take it apart and replace the washer while I am at it. Is it harmful to remove the mineral build up with vinegar or CLR?
thank you so much for your wonderful videos! not only are the instructions very clear, i love that you explain the how and the why. love that i actually "know" how a faucet works now :D
Great video and explanation. This looks like exactly the same set up as in my basement bathroom, and it looked different from any I'd seen before. Thanks for the help.
I appreciate you video, just an FYI I would have closed the drain in the sink in case the screw fell down, and cleaned up around the sink before putting it back together.
I bought a whole box of washers because I know mine is degraded beyond ability to match. How did you pick which washer!? Is it obvious when I open it up? My faucet is actually dripping to a flow now (ashamed)
Thank you for this demonstration very well explained. I'm having trouble with leaking kitchen tap which has two handles, cold and hot water, after changing the washers on both sides the leak is worse now coming from the hot water handle, the leak is so bad that is coming through the base of the handle when I turn on either hot or cold water, please tell me if you think it is the seat that is the problem or something else more complicated to fix? could it be that the thread has been damaged by cross threading when assembling the stem back into place? , thanks in advance for any advice
Sounds like the packing nut needs to be tightened. It can be a simple fix. Here's a link on how to tighten the nut. The attached video is of a water supply valve but the process is the same. ua-cam.com/video/O0AxJNlZ4Z4/v-deo.html
Thanks so much for answering so promptly, sorry I didn't explain it too well, the water comes from the bottom of the handle setting (the bottom casing that covers the stem), there is no water leaking from the top of the handle, so it looks like the water comes from between the stem and the top of the basin, I don't really know how to call the different parts of the tap fixtures but I think that's what they are called. I'm suspecting either that it needs a new seat because I used a re-seating tool but I must have over done it or the thread of the stem crossed when I tightened the stem back on. I'm planning to replace the seat and stem but fear that it could be something else more sinister like a leakeage in the pipe itself, what do you think? Thank you for taking the time to answer you are simply an amazing person.
Dressing a seat doesn't result in the kind of issue you're describing. So a bad seat or a bad washer results in a drip or a faucet you can't really turn off completely (at the spigot). So that's why I think it is the packing nut, or, you may need packing. Packing is a string that you wrap around the stem to prevent leaks.
Thank you for your help, I finally solved the problem, you gave me the courage to explore different options and its fixed, all I did was pack tape around the thread on bottom of fixture where the body washer goes and it did the job. no leaks either through the faucet or bottom of the tap, God bless
Thank you so much. My old faucet is not exactly like this....but this video showed me how to fix my old faucet. Works really well now, and not that hard to do. Nice detail in this video. (y) yes, I have subscribed.
Hi leah, thx for your video's, I've learned a great deal! Do you have a video on replacing old sink fixture? I'm having difficulty removing a 40 yr old kindergarten classroom faucet. Specifically the bolts on the under side. I have the fancy wrench, just can't seems to break the seal. Help!!
Great demonstration. I'm having trouble with an old faucet leaking but each handle has a very thin round cap with an "H" or "C" on it and I don't know how to remove them. Any suggestions.
Great!! Very clear and good tips. SO SURPRISED YPU DIDNT CLOSE SINK DRAIN!! Any little part can get away from person... down the drain! Close drain and block w. Masking tape or painters tape for extra insurance.
Great video straight to what matters! The old stuff is better mechanism...less waist in fixing....the new stuff needs to replace a lot without knowing which part failed?...plastic all attached waste! So far in four years replaced one faucett second needs fixing! Looking for first in basement hope to exchange insides...they were different look same one...first was handle wasted nut wobbly turn...now is a dripp...argg!
my house was built in 1916. I have purchased a 1920's wall mount sink with high back to replace the MODERN CHEAP pedestal sink that is currently in place. Tiny bathroom under the stairs. The sink is 15" wide and 12" deep. The correct way to install the cast iron bracket to the wall to insure that the sink stays in place when hung. Do I need extra support to the wall between the studs? Thank you.
Yes. Here's why: the sink you're installing is shorter in length than stud center, which is commonly 16 inches. You won't be able to screw the bracket to the studs as it is currently configured. You'll need to install blocking between two studs to give you something to attach the bracket to.
I have a problem with a similar faucet, mine has not got a screw on the top, so how can i remove it? And also when i open the cold water one the hot water faucet starts to drip water from the faucet :/ help
Great vids, an added top, try not to work over the sink unless you out a rag or close the stopper, so as to avoid losing any small pieces down the drain, 🔩👍😎👍🔩
Wish they still made quality products that lasted years and years, modern day faucets made today with inferior parts last a couple of years then kaput, they're trash. 😲😩😬 Love those old faucets, quality that lasted generations! Thanks Leah! 😙😊👨🔧👩🔧👍💟💖
I have a porcelain cross handle that is stuck on a 1925-ish sink. I don't want to start whacking against the porcelain to get the handle off. Any suggestions?
@@seejanedrill Thanks so much. I went back and using a socket wrench extender that allowed me to tap only on the metal bushing’s rim. Took a while but it worked! Needed to cut my own washers as our local hardware store didn’t have the right size. Success!!
I'm having an issue with water flowing out from directly underneath the handles. Somewhere along the lines, after executing these steos, I have ruined a seal somewhere. I am unsure what to do.
did you get it fixed? I found another spot under the tap that had a large seal between the tap and post/base. I found I didn't have to go further. My leak stopped when I replaced it.
This is extremely resourceful right now my Narcissistic parents are going after me for their basement flooding the handles take barelt anytthing to loosen by themselves
I have an old Koehler bathroom faucet that is leaking. Can't fix it now due to recent surgery. When I try to stop dripping by turning the faucet, the dripping won't stop. I then try to stop leak by turning off the water supply underneath the sink but still the leak continues. Any ideas what needs to be done to stop my leak??
The shut-off valve has failed and it needs to be replaced. In addition, either a washer or a seat or both are worn in the faucet. Shut off the water at the main and replace the shut-off valve to the sink first and then you can make repair to the faucet later.
you do good vdos, but you should show beginners how to reach under sink and turn off shutoff valve....and what to do if shutoff valve is frozen in place after 20 yrs. :-)
Ms Leah, You lost me at 1:25... Yours was a simple task. How do you remove a very stubborn (well calcified-won't-release-lest-I-also-break-sink bowl) chrome handle?
This woman NEVER lets me down. Her tutorials are THE best.
2023 is starting off with a "fix it yourself" win here thanks to your help Leah. My washer was at the end of the assembly like you mentioned. Bonus points for no repeat trips to the hardware store either. You're the best Leah. Thanks.
Thank you so much....I’m a 72 year young lady...limited income & all about fixing and repairing...the sink is upstairs so I’ll hold my breath! Oh! Finding the right size washer!
I'm looking for the answer to the same question
Very awesome video! I need to replace the washers in both the bathtub and sink faucets in my grandma's 1910 house. So before I begin I am researching all I can!
Thanks for the tutorial. I used your information because I was trying to fix something that has not been apart since 1959. In the past I would have just gone to work on it and hoped for the best. I just wanted a little reassurance I hadn't lost my touch. You and Y/T are valuable resources. Thanks. Peace.
+Larry Spiller Thanks Larry, glad to be a resource to you.
+Larry Spiller you're welcome, Larry, and I'm glad it was helpful! :)
This is one of your earlier videos! I enjoy watching all of them.
You have a gift for teaching that is very rare. Thank you and keep them coming!
Very good video mam. As a 75 year old plumber, let me add this: I always used penetrating oil first (blaster is my current favorite) because not all faucets come apart near as easy as yours, especially the handle coming off. you got lucky! Then, I always cleaned everything up really well. Then I greased the operating threads with plumbers grease to make sure the faucet operated easily for a while. and Then I would check the packing, which a lot of times in those old faucets is cotton string wrapped around the stem. this keeps water from leaking around the operating handle stem. Please don't take this as criticism, because I know these videos can only be so long, its just an additional suggestion! keep it up~
Thank you for the additional advice!
Leah I feel like I owe you more than my thanks..., once again you’ve walked me through another DIY situation!!! Sending my love and hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season👍🙌🤘😍
Me too. It’s almost 11 pm here so I’ll tackle this tm after work! Thanks Leah!!
I have been stressed out for YEARS taking apart my sink trying to find a solution! WOW. Thank you for this. Can't wait to give it a try. Any recommendations on where to get those rubber washers?
Hey Jane, it worked! Saved myself $120 bucks minus a small box of assorted washers.. Many thanks!
Thank you so much! I have practically the same sink and faucet that’s been installed since 1954 and just fixed it thanks to your video! 👏
Thanks for the video. I suggest using a piece of cloth between the jaws of the channel locks and the chrome finish of the fixture to avoid putting scratches on the finish. I do that whenever I am working with a steel tool and a softer metal finish like chrome.
Thank you kindly, I'm on the way to fix my Dad's old leaking bathroom faucet using your excellent instruction...
Oh thank you so much. I just fixed the old leaking dairy kitchen faucet at my friend's place and this video explained it so well and so clearly. It is such a shame to think how many times I have just pulled some old faucet set out and replaced it with new modern junk because that's what the "experts" say to do. I'm going to try the same in the bathroom in one of my rental homes now...I like the look of the old stuff anyway.
+Norma Sorensen that's great, Norma, glad to hear that you did it. Way to go!
THANK YOU so much for such thorough demonstrations! After years of avoid mud work due to constant issues with lipping, I found one of your videos and successfully repaired a 14 ft ceiling seam with NO LIPS! This time I'm faced with tub faucets that probably haven't been used in more than 15 years. My mother claimed she'd stopped using them because they wouldn't turn off properly. Plumbers have been quick to want to replace everything and install shower fixtures. My use of the property doesn't warrant that expense but I would like the faucets to at least be functional. Once again you've built my confidence enough for me to try and address this on my own. Wish me luck!!
I'm one of those folks that would not have been able to re-assemble the faucet without first cleaning all the build up off that was on the porcelain. Otherwise, very informative about the process. Thanks!
Thank you for producing these videos. I love learning how to fix my own stuff. I think we should each start a jar and put the money saved in it. I like to pass on the wise tips I have learned, like always cover your drain before removing tiny parts-you don't want to spend time trying to fetch the screw or a rubber washer out.
Great ‘how-to’, fixed a 50 year old faucet in 15 minutes!! Well done, young lady!
You can spray white vinager on the calcium to remove the build up.
Fixing am old facet as we speak. Loved the thorough explanation. Thank you!!
Another great one! I appreciate the lesson about how the stem works with the flow of water... Fixed the shower diverter thanks to you and now I'm off to do the kitchen sink. Almost missed the part about "turning off the water". That would not have been good. Thanks again for the terrific video lesson.
Rosie Sennett You're very welcome, Rosie! Glad to be of help. :)
Thank you for this video. I have an old pedestal sink with original fixtures that needs a new gasket on the hot water. These old ones are so well made. I bought it from someone a while ago when I was redoing the bathroom floor in my 50s house.
🙂
WHOOOOO! Thank you so much for this video!! Last time we called a plumber to look at the leak they just wanted to replace the whole thing. But all the steps and warnings on this video matched our setup perfectly!! I was able to dramatically reduce our constant stream of water and found the old washer was cracked apart. This video was essential thanks a ton!!
Hey, I'm so glad this was helpful to you! Nice!
Great video. Using the channel locks as a hammer in a pinch will work. Time and age has taught me not to use any other tool for a hammer. Well, to be honest my two teenage boys helped me with this lesson also. After replacing a few adjustable wrenches and dremeling out a few burrs and bruises on other tools I have a motto for them " son that $30.00 wrench is not a hammer ". You are a gifted teacher with a mechanical mind. Not everybody has that kind of gifted mind. I'm thankful for you.
A hammer would not be very practical in this situation, it would actually be overkill, and using channel locks to tap a little handle is not going to hurt anything. As a sprinkler fitter, we beat the living hell out of things with our channies all the time and they are just fine.
one suggestion: always close the sink drain in case you drop one of those itty bitty pieces
Emily Levine Good point, Emily! :)
I was thinking the same thing. Good video. Very helpful.
I know this is an old video, but my only other suggestion is to clean all the hard water deposits off the stem and basin body.
This is absolutely WONDERFUL, endless thanks!
Right on! Hopefully, that house of yours will provide an endless stream of how-to's. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks, Dana! :)
Thank you for the video. Is there a standard size replacement for this? My sink is the same age. Wanting to have the new one before I start.
That's EXACTLY our kitchen faucet! What were the odds? Off to Ace to get an assortment of washers and thread sealant. Thanks to the commenter who reminded me of white vinegar for cleaning up before reassembling.
You are a very good teacher. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much. God bless you.
+Rich Bross you're welcome, Rich, and thank you!
Why did you not remove the build up on the inner pieces of the faucet handle/ cartridge? My 1930s faucet handle is extremely hard to turn and my assumption was that it was build up - though thanks to your tutorial I now know how to take it apart and replace the washer while I am at it. Is it harmful to remove the mineral build up with vinegar or CLR?
I have a 1920’s faucet. Does anyone know what size washer I need? If I buy a variety pack will that size definitely be in there?
thank you so much for your wonderful videos! not only are the instructions very clear, i love that you explain the how and the why. love that i actually "know" how a faucet works now :D
you're very welcome, Ally, glad to be of help!
Great video and explanation. This looks like exactly the same set up as in my basement bathroom, and it looked different from any I'd seen before. Thanks for the help.
***** You're welcome, I'm glad to be able to help! :)
I appreciate you video, just an FYI I would have closed the drain in the sink in case the screw fell down, and cleaned up around the sink before putting it back together.
Love the video! Encouraging, "don't be intimidated", straightforward, very well explained.
+Myrna Carlson thank you, Myrna, glad you liked it!
Leah, thanks for the great demonstration but, I'm wondering why didn't you clean up the old grime before putting everything back together?
That is the difference between DIY and hiring the job out. Nobody cares about your stuff the way you do. :-)
Very explicit instructions. Thank You.
Thank you for your video You always make things look so easy. You've taken the scary mystery out of it for me.
You take time and that helps A lot, plus your saving money!! I have a sink that's old like that. So now I don't have to spend tons of money, THANKS!
+MsB you're very welcome, glad it was helpful!
I bought a whole box of washers because I know mine is degraded beyond ability to match. How did you pick which washer!? Is it obvious when I open it up? My faucet is actually dripping to a flow now (ashamed)
Thank you for this demonstration very well explained. I'm having trouble with leaking kitchen tap which has two handles, cold and hot water, after changing the washers on both sides the leak is worse now coming from the hot water handle, the leak is so bad that is coming through the base of the handle when I turn on either hot or cold water, please tell me if you think it is the seat that is the problem or something else more complicated to fix? could it be that the thread has been damaged by cross threading when assembling the stem back into place? , thanks in advance for any advice
Sounds like the packing nut needs to be tightened. It can be a simple fix. Here's a link on how to tighten the nut. The attached video is of a water supply valve but the process is the same.
ua-cam.com/video/O0AxJNlZ4Z4/v-deo.html
Thanks so much for answering so promptly, sorry I didn't explain it too well, the water comes from the bottom of the handle setting (the bottom casing that covers the stem), there is no water leaking from the top of the handle, so it looks like the water comes from between the stem and the top of the basin, I don't really know how to call the different parts of the tap fixtures but I think that's what they are called. I'm suspecting either that it needs a new seat because I used a re-seating tool but I must have over done it or the thread of the stem crossed when I tightened the stem back on. I'm planning to replace the seat and stem but fear that it could be something else more sinister like a leakeage in the pipe itself, what do you think? Thank you for taking the time to answer you are simply an amazing person.
Dressing a seat doesn't result in the kind of issue you're describing. So a bad seat or a bad washer results in a drip or a faucet you can't really turn off completely (at the spigot). So that's why I think it is the packing nut, or, you may need packing. Packing is a string that you wrap around the stem to prevent leaks.
Thank you I will try as suggested
Thank you for your help, I finally solved the problem, you gave me the courage to explore different options and its fixed, all I did was pack tape around the thread on bottom of fixture where the body washer goes and it did the job. no leaks either through the faucet or bottom of the tap, God bless
Thank you! Is it okay not to clean off old the old calcium?
Hello and my son by name Jose thank you a lot for your video. Very helpful to him.
Compression style American Standard old 60s faucet and I cannot get the stem out! Driving me nuts and I was nuts to start with!!
Thank you so much! Your instructions are clear and concise!
Great video. Was able to do what I would have paid a plumber a lot of money to do. Thank you for the step-by-step.
Thank you so much. My old faucet is not exactly like this....but this video showed me how to fix my old faucet. Works really well now, and not that hard to do. Nice detail in this video. (y) yes, I have subscribed.
+MsVlogable you're very welcome, and it's nice to hear that you fixed your faucet!
Hi leah, thx for your video's, I've learned a great deal! Do you have a video on replacing old sink fixture? I'm having difficulty removing a 40 yr old kindergarten classroom faucet. Specifically the bolts on the under side. I have the fancy wrench, just can't seems to break the seal. Help!!
Maybe heat from a blow-dryer if it's old glue, putty or a washer.
Great! Working on my 96 yr old mom's widespread.
Great demonstration. I'm having trouble with an old faucet leaking but each handle has a very thin round cap with an "H" or "C" on it and I don't know how to remove them. Any suggestions.
You know, with some of those, you can pry them off, but not all. Without being there to see your faucet, I just can't say.
Holy Moly THANK YOU my Plumber Queen for this knowledge!!!
Wow now I wanna find some old faucets to fix.
Thanks! I couldn't figure out how to remove the stem from our 1914 sink faucet. I hope I can find a washer that fits now.
Great!! Very clear and good tips.
SO SURPRISED YPU DIDNT CLOSE
SINK DRAIN!! Any little part can get away from person... down the drain!
Close drain and block w. Masking tape or painters tape for extra insurance.
Great video but you should have closed the drain stopper before doing anything in case you dropped a small part.
Great video straight to what matters! The old stuff is better mechanism...less waist in fixing....the new stuff needs to replace a lot without knowing which part failed?...plastic all attached waste! So far in four years replaced one faucett second needs fixing! Looking for first in basement hope to exchange insides...they were different look same one...first was handle wasted nut wobbly turn...now is a dripp...argg!
Thank you so very much! You’re a lifesaver!
Thanks once again Jane!!
Very good for the exception why didn’t you lubricant the internal parts?
What is the proper direction for the handles to turn when opening the water valve? Hot and cold.
Thanks Leah!
Very nice demo. I learned a lot.
Thank you, this was great and super helpful!
Trust me Old is Gold.
I have the seat inside, thank you for this video, and Happy Holidays 🎄
Thank you, this was great.👍
finally found the same kind of faucet that is dripping in the apartment , thks !
Thank you so much! This is just the video I needed
Great video Jane. Thanks for the help.
my house was built in 1916. I have purchased a 1920's wall mount sink with high back to replace the MODERN CHEAP pedestal sink that is currently in place. Tiny bathroom under the stairs. The sink is 15" wide and 12" deep.
The correct way to install the cast iron bracket to the wall to insure that the sink stays in place when hung. Do I need extra support to the wall between the studs? Thank you.
Yes. Here's why: the sink you're installing is shorter in length than stud center, which is commonly 16 inches. You won't be able to screw the bracket to the studs as it is currently configured. You'll need to install blocking between two studs to give you something to attach the bracket to.
Leah, you are awesome.
THANK YOU - I just moved into a 1945 house with a running faucet. It doesn't just drip - it runs. I'll be taking it apart this weekend. Wish me luck.
Good luck! 👍
thank you leah for sharing great work u helped me out a million!!!!
you're very welcome, JIm!
soak the whole thing in vinegar mix to remove the calcium or rust before breakdown of stem
Good tutorial video ! Your a quality teacher !
thank you!
Excellent videography.
I have a problem with a similar faucet, mine has not got a screw on the top, so how can i remove it? And also when i open the cold water one the hot water faucet starts to drip water from the faucet :/ help
Great vids, an added top, try not to work over the sink unless you out a rag or close the stopper, so as to avoid losing any small pieces down the drain, 🔩👍😎👍🔩
What a Awesome video... They don't make them with that Quality anymore...:)
Hi olsol! You're right, they don't make them like they used to! thanks for the compliment!
Thanks Jane!
Wish they still made quality products that lasted years and years, modern day faucets made today with inferior parts last a couple of years then kaput, they're trash. 😲😩😬 Love those old faucets, quality that lasted generations! Thanks Leah! 😙😊👨🔧👩🔧👍💟💖
seejanedrill is AWESOME!
+Katie Witte :)
I have a porcelain cross handle that is stuck on a 1925-ish sink. I don't want to start whacking against the porcelain to get the handle off. Any suggestions?
ua-cam.com/video/QMTtVsILb0c/v-deo.html
@@seejanedrill Thanks so much. I went back and using a socket wrench extender that allowed me to tap only on the metal bushing’s rim. Took a while but it worked! Needed to cut my own washers as our local hardware store didn’t have the right size. Success!!
Thank you, you are fantastic. Be Blessed
Thank You!
I'm having an issue with water flowing out from directly underneath the handles. Somewhere along the lines, after executing these steos, I have ruined a seal somewhere. I am unsure what to do.
did you get it fixed? I found another spot under the tap that had a large seal between the tap and post/base. I found I didn't have to go further. My leak stopped when I replaced it.
This is extremely resourceful right now my Narcissistic parents are going after me for their basement flooding the handles take barelt anytthing to loosen by themselves
I have an old Koehler bathroom faucet that is leaking. Can't fix it now due to recent surgery. When I try to stop dripping by turning the faucet, the dripping won't stop. I then try to stop leak by turning off the water supply underneath the sink but still the leak continues. Any ideas what needs to be done to stop my leak??
The shut-off valve has failed and it needs to be replaced. In addition, either a washer or a seat or both are worn in the faucet. Shut off the water at the main and replace the shut-off valve to the sink first and then you can make repair to the faucet later.
Thank you. I wasn't sure if I would have to shut off the main or not before fixing the supply line valve.
Great video. Thanks.
you're very welcome!
Thanku so much
Make sure to block off the drain so the screw or any small parts could slip down the drain.
Brilliant.
Life saver!
Thanks you !
You do not need a pipe wrench.
Channel locks or simple adjustable wrench.
Now days you have to replace a"cassette" that costs 40$ .
First time i ever noticed the teeth on the pipewrench.They opposite teeth.
you do good vdos, but you should show beginners how to reach under sink and turn off shutoff valve....and what to do if shutoff valve is frozen in place after 20 yrs. :-)
Ms Leah, You lost me at 1:25... Yours was a simple task. How do you remove a very stubborn (well calcified-won't-release-lest-I-also-break-sink bowl) chrome handle?
The drain is open and I was worried the whole time that she was going to drop the stuff she was taking apart, down the drain.