This a complete video on repairing a leaky bath faucet from removing the stem and checking the seat for wear. Removing the seat and installing the new seat and stem.
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Great video! Quick follow-up question: My parents have a "sticking" shower faucet; it’s very hard to turn the cold-water handle. But I can’t find a video specifically on a sticking faucet. Any suggestions on the most likely culprit(s)? It’s a two-handle faucet w/ compression stems. A plumber came and replaced the packing, but this didn’t help. He says the only other solution involves removing a big section of tile! Shouldn’t he try some other things first, like replacing the stem, washers, etc?
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Hello TheMikeyb86;
Keeping things simple is the only way to fly!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
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Hello ebrdallas;
Glad I could help!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day!!!! Al
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Thanks really helpful…..
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Thanks really help for…
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Hey janbeee;
Thanks very much!
How did you get along with the caulking?
Al
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Oops, hit the wrong button. It’s a whole lot easier dealing with homeowner issues now, with helpful videos like yours around, than it would have been pre-Internet!
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Al, thank you very much for your answer. I will definitely try either the utility knife or rotary tool. Funny thing is, I’d asked the guy at the hardware store, "Who would do something like that?". And he said it’s kind of getting carried away, but he’s done it, too. He suggested spraying it with Goof Off, which removes paint and glue. I think he just didn’t understand what I was saying. Though that did make a thin layer of it a bit softer, and I could scratch into it. I’ll have to check
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Hello mannyvicev;
I made a video on repairing the diverter that you call the middle knob. The video is called….
"How to repair or fix a bath and shower faucet…Little water going to the shower head. Plumbing Tips!"
That video will show you how to change the center stem that is called the diverter.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al
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Is this process done the same way to the middle stem(knob)?
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Hello janbeee;
It sounds like it could be latex caulking which can get exceptionally hard. You can take a utility knife and slowly score it several times. It will take time, but it does work. A dremil tool with a bit will cut it away for you as well, but the knife will work. You just have to be patient.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the job! Al
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When I got down to the stem of my leaky tub faucets, I discovered they are caulked or cemented in. That is, there is a hard substance filling the circle that was cut into the tile, trapping the stem. What do I do? I have spent the better half of the day watching your videos and some others, and looking at plumbing books from the library, and have not come across the answer yet. Thanks!
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Hello GTown Dave;
Sorry about that. I had the cold thing going on and was fighting the bug!
I do hope that the video helped you!
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your repair! Al
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This is a great video but I CAN’T hear you.
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Hello Dena;
Congrats on the plumbing replacements. It sounds like you have pretty much everything under control.
It is not a big job, but it takes a bit of time.
Removing the seats in the faucet can be the most difficult part in the repair if they have to be changed. Besides that it is pretty much straight forward.
Thanks for commenting and good luck! Al
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Al, Thanks so much! I replaced the garbage disposal and replaced all the pipes, traps and hoses under my kitchen sink, and have replaced all the toilet fixtures, but for some reason was hesitant about attempting the leaky bathtub.. Now that I have watched your video, it seems like it may not be as difficult as I thought, Think I will take care of that on Saturday.
Dena
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hello Sharon;
I hoped this will make your repair a little smoother! It just takes a little time!
Thanks very much!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
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This is very clear and helped me understand why I was having a problem with my shower faucet repair job. Well done–thanks!
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Hello causticprovocateur;
You are more then welcome.
I hope your repair goes well and you have a great week!
Thanks for commenting!
Al
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thank you for this very clearly explained video. a big help.
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Hello there;
Thanks very much for the kind words. I am a big believer that keeping things simple is the only way to go.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
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Well done. Easy to understand. Thank you.
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Continued;
There are a number of places where it could possibly be leaking. Pump, hoses, seals,etc… So it is a bit of a problem to find the leak, but you will be able to by removing the bottom and watching a cycle.
I personally have come to the conclusion about appliances; once they have reached there life expectancy you should consider buying a new one. Dishwashers are about 15 years. That is just my train of thought.
Good luck with the repair and have a good one! Al
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Hello;
You are correct on the waterline not being the problem. I would say it is the dishwasher itself do to the fact that you only get the leak when you use it.
You will have to remove the bottom panel on the dishwasher which is usually philips screws. You will then have to run the dishwasher and watch it for a while. It could be the water supply after the solenoid valve on it or the drain line. Take a flashlight and throughly go over it when it is running.
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