EASY FIX! Kitchen Faucet Leaking? How to fix a leaky kitchen faucet in 1 minute

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Is your kitchen faucet leaking from its spout? Is water dripping from your kitchen faucet? Is your kitchen faucet handle loose? Here's how to fix a leaky kitchen faucet by simply tightening or replacing the kitchen faucet stem cartridge. It's easy!
How to stop a leak from a kitchen faucet.

[@lucasjohnson5871]

My tenant just knocked on my door 30 minutes ago with a fairly large leak... I watched this... went to true value and fixed it all in 30 minutes! Thanks for the help! 🙂

[@4everyoung869]

Knock knock sir I have a leak again

[@AgathaDrinksTea]

I fixed my sink with your help! Considering it's taken my super two+ months to get back to me about my stove hood fan sounding like a machine gun, I went to KZbin instead of him for the sink problem. And KZbin definitely provided, yours was the first recommended video, and I'm glad! I def wish I could give you more than a thumbs up, my man, you saved my sanity! Big thanks!

[@tinhdoan4459]

I learned 2 thing from this video How to fix the leak and clean hard water build up with vinager. Your voice is clear very easy to understand. Very good quality video

[@LifeyGuy]

thanks!

[@gregoryblair9810]

One in-between step to consider....when you pull the cartridge out there is an o ring on the bottom that may have been compressed too far, letting water pass. Cheaper than a whole cartridge but harder to get the correct size. But if you have an off brand or old faucet the store may not carry the cartridge for it. Just take the o ring or whole cartridge with for sizing.

[@LifeyGuy]

thanks for sharing!

[@Luka1180]

You could always cast one in plastic and then use that to cast new rubber ones in the future yourself :)

[@rebeccaewen2750]

Thank you! Because of your site, I realized my faucet handles were screwed on too loosely so were inadvertently not being turned off all the way each time. It explained why sometimes it didn't leak & sometimes it did! Thanks again. Had just recently replaced both cartridges!

[@aliciaenriquez624]

Thank you . I’m a 77 year old lady and was able to fix leak

[@janetsokol3291]

Thank you sooooooo much!!!❤❤ 🙋‍♀️🗽 A 73 year old native NYC girl!

[@wendy-uc9rj]

This helped me so much. No broken parts just needed to be tightened inside. Thank you!

[@wendy-uc9rj]

Well I spoke too soon. It was leaking from under the handle and now it's leaking from the faucet... ugh

[@franklinyoung]

Talk about saving money thanks homie

[@robyaksich1944]

It worked! Holy smokes! I thought this was going to be a major overhaul and probably mean replacement of this faucet. I live in a house that was built in 1959 and I'm pretty sure the sink and the plumbing are original. If not they're still at least 40 or so years old. It went from a steady drip to now a drip every minute or so. I'm probably still going to need to replace it at some point, but this helps stem the serious waste of water (and my community is under water restrictions right now because of a major forest fire that has wrecked our watershed). Thank you so much for this video!

[@carlrichter4164]

Thank you so much you saved me at a minimum $75 for the cheaper kind of faucet such as you showed on your website I had the same kind of faucet which my wife prefers to the single handle type and figured I'd have to buy a new one but thought I would try the KZbin to see if there was a repair it was so easy my problem was I hadn't been able to spot that little allen wrench socket underneath the actual turning part of the faucet and so when I did and unscrewed it I had a slightly different type of set up than you have but it was still so easy a 1-minute fix as you had said and I had it all back together again in no time and not a single leak and I thank you from the bottom of my heart and after reading some of the mean comments that you got I just can't believe what this world is coming to the type of people we have in here and you are certainly amazing and and the like one of the commenters said you have them a clear voice a very good video and it was excellent thank you so much

[@MachoRaton]

Are you joking what was wrong with the faucet valve.? He did not mention that

[@usaearthling]

Hahaha! I got it right the first time. My husband couldn't believe it cause he always says, "those KZbinrs don't know shit"... fucker! Thanks for sharing.

[@s.l.3673]

OMG, I have a leaky faucet exactly like this too. I'm gonna give this a try. Thank you so much for the instruction video. It's super-helpful.

[@kakashi392]

Did it work? 😮

[@winros]

Did it work for you?

[@winros]

Mine is leaking from the spelt!

[@winros]

​@@kakashi392I will get back to you if it works okay you can be sure of that! 😂

[@richardcarriii7784]

Had a leaky faucet now for about 2 weeks - got tired of it, and checked You Tube - clicked on your Channel, went back to the kitchen and did what you said. Result: no more dripping (and wasted water), situation restored. Thank you - I was using bottled water to wash my dishes... Thank you very much - things are now so much better because of you. Thanks!

[@MachoRaton]

You could have just turned the water off with the valve under the sink when you needed water not use bottled water to wash the dishes sorry but my father taught me many things when I was a young boy .

[@musiq43v3r6]

Thank you very much. I would pay $350 for fixing if not seen your video. I fixed it for $4.84. You guys doing an awesome job.

[@s.l.3673]

Sweeeeeet. :)

[@roxanneagredano5430]

Thank you!! Had a plumber in a while back and After that it’s been leaking-I’m thinking he didn’t tighten that enough!!! If that hadn’t happened here I would have never known that it could be just tightening something! Thank you so much

[@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV]

I bought a new kitchen faucet because the old one had a sprayer that was no good and I tried to repair the sprayer and couldn't. The sprayer connection to the faucet was very specific...the push to connect type and for some reason I could not buy the sprayer itself and trying to repair the sprayer itself was a nightmare. So I caved in and bought a whole new faucet with a new sprayer. After installing the new faucet, I had this exact problem. Hot water side would leak when fully closed. However, if you turned the hot water control slightly on, it would stop leaking. I did exactly what you did in this video but I pulled the cartridge completely out. I was worried that I wasn't going to get the cartridge back in but I got it and tightened the nut. It fixed the problem! That was all thanks to this very video. A little guidance from people in the know goes a very long way. Thank you a ton!

[@seej101]

The vinegar was a good idea. Tightening it didn’t work. I’m took apart the cartridge and let it soak in vinegar for 10 minutes. Put it back together and it works now. Thanks

[@leannecoffey6721]

This is an amazing video!! I had no idea it was that easy and I can't wait to try it in my my kitchen Thank you so much for making the video

[@LifeyGuy]

thank you!

[@franciscoguzman1621]

Great video!! I follow the steps to check my leaking faucet cartridge before going to the store, just tightened and leak is gone.

[@rantex0074]

On my case I felt around inside ring where cartridge seats. There was a burr maybe water deposit, even felt like metal. I used a standard head screwdriver to smooth out around inside ring. Replaced everything, took off screen so whatever I knocked off would clean out. All worked, no leak. Good video

[@dniko4]

Great video. Very helpful and informative to someone that has never done this.

[@thepaulla1]

Worked! and made me feel empowered. thank you

[@KITSUNEDEITY.]

It about power

[@IIIPURP73]

@@KITSUNEDEITY. we stay hungery we devour

[@Allesha180]

Thank you for the quick fix and easy to follow video! Worked like a charm!

[@LifeyGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@davidapeter1149]

Thank you. I haven't done this in years and this reminded me of the steps.

[@susans5581]

I'm heading into the kitchen right now! Thanks so much for posting!

[@Joshuathespy15]

Thank you! Your video helped me fix my faucet and save me from buying a new one! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Omararw]

I suggest a wrench vice pliers as the brass fittings are sensitive

[@LifeyGuy]

thanks for the insight!

[@lanebt4670]

Thank you so much. My faucet have been dropping for a while. I am going to do this to my kitchen faucet.

[@aprilomalley5980]

Awesome sauce! Mines been dripping slowly for a while. Thanks so very much!!!

[@JJWRIGHT1229]

Worked for me. Saved me from replacing the whole faucet.

[@andrewk473]

Perfect. Took me less than 10 minutes to fix my issue! Thank you!

[@johngalv9288]

Thanks! I do this every couple of years but I always ck videos to refresh my memory. Last time I just installed a new faucet but it's leaking again after 4-5 yrs.

[@CamelliaThornton]

Thank you so much for this. You taught me so much and now it's fixed. God speed.❤

[@joeknudsen7080]

Thanks I've been putting this off for months, thought it would be a major pain. Much appreciated

[@donnienicholson6062]

That hex shaped thingy (often called an Allen screw) will be lost down the drain unless you put the stoppers in both drains or cover them with dishrags.And it's best to turn off both water feeds.

[@JPTheWorst]

Can confirm. Just turned my kitchen into a slip n slide on accident😂

[@jechtification]

First rule of plumbing is to turn off the water before grabbing any tools haha

[@caff8537]

I always put a towel flat in the sinks just so I don't lose parts down the drain. The one minute fix will turn into 2 hours knowing me.

[@user-vk7cp1op9p]

You make it look easy.

[@brianduchscherer8271]

Thanks man this worked out and saved me some cash !

[@LifeyGuy]

Great to hear!

[@lgaines4086]

This worked so well! I just wiped down the area under the know rhen reseated the o ring and it's not leaking anymore. Thanks!

[@seaglass8940]

Thank you so much, you were right, just tightening that outer nut stopped the leak! And I was glad I got away without having to replace the whole cartridge... that saved me from having to turn the water off underneath, which was great because some of those old valves under there sometimes leak after messing with them.

[@kevincox1702]

Thanks dude saved me a trip to the hardware store just tighten it up and it stopped the leak

[@LifeyGuy]

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[@chrisumali9841]

thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

[@LifeyGuy]

Thanks, you too!

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

My faucet leaked bad so I replaced it, but the old one was this exact unit, so they stink after 4 years or so.

[@elondare8990]

Thanks bro. Saved me $100 and saved me from angry wife as well.

[@allengumm1157]

While I was able to get the handle and lug nut off, I can't get the cartridge out. It's really stuck. And now I can't get the handle back on. But glad your vid seems to have helped others.

[@latricewashington8490]

Very helpful! because waiting on Maintenance is a bore

[@user-pi4mw5ot9h]

You know what you are talking about for sure and I like that

[@carlcast402]

This helped me right away, did it in less than 3 mins!!! Thank you

[@Ronchoponcho1950]

He did fine. Helped me out perfectly. Thanks for the help. Fixed my tap with your advice.

[@jonathanbreedlove4286]

Nice electric outlet placement. Genius!

[@LifeyGuy]

yeah, our home has a few quirks :) Hasn't caused any issues yet

[@alonaby9]

Worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@LifeyGuy]

thanks for watching!

[@mike1176]

Just took your advice and it worked like a charm!

[@jechtification]

Thank you!

[@LifeyGuy]

You're welcome!

[@edwardcadimas133]

Many explaination so much.make explaination shortly with continuing repair

[@honeyhorizons3304]

Thank you so much from a woman who likes plumbing, hooked up a commercial sink. Once hooked up there was a leaky faucet. Fixed it in no time thanks to you.

[@patriciaholman5959]

Going to try looks easy.

[@allanirvine7304]

This is the first time I've ever heard the word faucet , I thought you guys said tap too 😂

[@bonitamendoza3309]

Thank you your video helped 100% I was able to fix it today and saved alot of money 💰 🤗

[@baracuda72]

Super helpful thanks so much

[@Talex3003]

just did it and it works!!! thank you!!!

[@finntheraven]

Thanks! It looks a lot easier than I was expecting.

[@mircanika7770]

Thanks mate.

[@edwardcadimas133]

Ok thank you very much

[@bjoates1391]

Love this video, it's easy to follow. I was able to remove the screw with the Allen Wrench. My faucet looks the same as the one shown but the handle is not coming off. Any ideas?

[@BorderPaps]

I fixed mine by spraying some silicone on the cartridge.

[@ladydanburry]

Totally worked. Thanks!

[@williampockoski5029]

Thank you for a great video, good explanation and pic.

[@patrickfallon8248]

Thank u. Helpful and informative.

[@jman3177]

Thank you

[@KristenK78]

My bathroom sink has been dripping for ages. On my tap, there’s a cap with a Philips head screw to remove it, but it should be the same under that. Going to take care of it after work today!

[@robrusty4681]

Thank you! Fixed my leak. Liked and subscribed!

[@TheHaratashi]

Thanks dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LifeyGuy]

Happy to help!

[@pululo98]

Excellent video thanks a ton.👍👍👍

[@fezchavez]

I'll try this!

[@hoangvule9518]

Thanks you verry much

[@jeremiybarra5022]

Thank you it worked

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

At least this prompted me to turn off the water until I can work on it tomorrow! Why didn't I think of that! lol

[@LifeyGuy]

😀

[@bodudas8346]

great instructional video -- that you

[@Greatdome99]

Not a good idea to use pliers to unscrew the bolt. The teeth can damage the nut since it's soft brass. Better to use a crescent wrench and best, an open-end wrench of the proper size.

[@TheeEltee3]

I came to the comments for this. If anybody takes anything from this video, it should be this person’s comment. Stripped, brass plumbing fittings will turn an easy job into a not so fun one.

[@EdgarAllanGo]

Not everyone HS an open end wrench of the proper size. He actually showed some good information that was useful. Starting your comment off “not a good idea to” isn’t a good idea to do (see what I did there). Don’t be a tool. Dude is helping people. Try “a helpful reminder to use xyz if you have them handy and beware if yada yada” instead of your douche comment.

[@tomyyang3165]

Channel Locks are expensive but incredibly handy tool for doing valves. Slip lock might work but it will make you appreciate better tool.

[@ChrisHansonCanada]

I had no clue it was that easy. I was thinking I would have to unscrew the entire sink from beneath the sink and remove the entire sink to replace the washers. LOL!

[@kevinshuman7342]

Thank you for your help

[@HouseOfShanks]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@ThereIsKnowSpoon]

I like this guy

[@del-zitajenkins6114]

I’m a single mom. This was a gawd send!! Tyty!

[@joebagofdoe4762]

Great vid!!!! Do i have to turn off water to do the repair?

[@seaglass8940]

If you're going to take out the cartridge, then yes, you have to turn off the water or it'll shoot up. But if you are ONLY going to take off the faucet HANDLE to tighten that nut only, no need to turn it off.

[@johnrogan9420]

Well done...a major problem has occurred even with professional plumbers when a line is ruptured in the "fix".

[@rlwalker2]

Thanks.

[@mrs.bizzybee4437]

Thanks that worked

[@orbitty1354]

Thank you, I'm gonna fix my Mama's sink. 😁

[@LifeyGuy]

Way to go!

[@orbitty1354]

Yeah about that, it didn't work. Turns out the maintenance guy broke our sink. I had to put on a new one. It only took like 20 minutes. But now I have to fix a leaky pipe. I should have to but our landlord won't fix anything.

[@LifeyGuy]

sorry to hear that! the joys of plumbing problems..

[@fracturedsmile]

Thanks for the video! It helped a lot

[@elvislennon6795]

Thank you I'll try to fix this myself , it looks pretty easy thank you for making this video ...from the guy Bette Midler rubbed her feet so close too..... ..

[@k_op_3]

I love this tutorial... But my screws are rusted on and broken, and my water was still coming through after turning the water off from below the sink... I think it's time to replace

[@lumbeeman01]

Thanks!!! Been dealing with that annoying kitchen drip for months, I just fixed it literarily in under a minute.

[@mamtashahi3914]

Thanks for your help

[@steffanieheiden4043]

The hot water valve should be red the cold water side should be blue. Maybe just spray it red. 😊

[@sharonberinger536]

That’s my faucet 😂need to go get drain covers from the garage ‘cause I would so drop that little bitty screw. Can’t wait to see if it fixes it, it’s a slow water torture going in in my house

[@XanarchistBlogspot]

Super, thank going to give it a try.

[@LasagnaReaper]

Couldn't have done it without ya