Fix a leaky Delta Single-handle shower faucet for UNDER $2!!

This video is about how to fix a leaky shower faucet for UNDER $2. This is a Delta single-handle faucet. If you don't have a local plumbing supply store, here are the parts from Amazon.
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Cartridge: amzn.to/2CQQB5D
Plumber's Grease: amzn.to/2CQNYkg

[@tykilgore753]

Thanks for posting this! Your explanation and video made this a snap on a 17 year old faucet! My girl thinks I’m a superhero because about 15 mins of work later there’s no more leak! Thanks brother! (P.S.- Love the background music!😎)

[@cemnei]

Spot on! Only thing I would add is to take note of the position of the cartridge when you pull it out from the base. I didn't. When I reinstalled, I had it flipped 180 degrees, resulting in the water being hot first and then cold when turned on. I had to take it all apart and flip it for the hot to be all the way to the left again. No big deal, as this was perhaps the easiest, cheapest home repair I have EVER done! So thankful to have found this video!!

[@quovadis5036]

Always learning. Replaced the whole valve once. Learned the right way, and replaced the springs and gaskets the second time. Thanks TX

[@Chasarbo]

Thanks for posting this! I was fixing to get a plumber to fix this and I figured it wouldn’t hurt for me to try it myself! You saved me a lot of money! Thanks again!

[@DoBeLove]

This instruction helped me to replace the seats and springs. I appreciate this very much!

[@kenlambert6619]

Great advice. Replaced the seats and springs - resolved the issue. Wish there would have been a local plumbing store open on the weekend.

[@jameskrys5286]

I tried repairing the old cartridge but it still had a drip. I replaced the cartridge from Lowes, no drip. There is another video where the guy tells you what Delta cartridge you need where he says he has never had much luck rebuilding them. I paid $58 for a genuine Delta cartridge but my wife is HAPPY.

[@bc4me84]

I'm in the same boat - replaced the spring and washers, still drips. New cartridge time I guess...

[@wagonmat1]

I watched 10 videos until I came to yours...you saved me the $40 for a new cartridge! I used your advice and bought new seat/ springs set for $2.79 and it worked flawless! Thank you! If your ever in Indy I’ll buy you a beer or 3...! 🍺

[@jeffsmith8066]

From Indy and about to do this myself. Where did you go for the spring kit?

[@darrelbeavers5155]

You are the man got those for 3 bucks and the seat and springs worked can't thank you enough.

[@DavidRodriguez-hd3wt]

Thank you!!!! Just bought a house and it was recently remodeled. Contacted delta and they sent a repair kit. Was hesitant to do it myself but after watching your video I gave it a go! And the seat and springs was the fix. Thank you much!!!!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

It's awesome to get feedback like this!

[@MrWatts-ji4qr]

Thank you, sir!! Great step-by-step video!! Saved lots of money by following your advice.

[@chaz4689]

Delta faucet customer service will replace cartridges, seats, and springs for free if you email or call them. You just need to give them the model#, when it was originally installed, and tell them how long it’s been leaking. They have replaced all of our shower, bathtub, bathroom and kitchen sink faucet cartridges for free over the last few years, and all OEM😎👍

[@mariacoutoalvesdchm6176]

Hi! Thank you very much for the video. Our shower was leaking again, and your suggestion was perfect, no more leaks and not having to buy a new one. Thanks!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So happy to have been of assistance!

[@kvernon1]

*Please read* !! The video omits a key step -- before you begin anything, TURN OFF THE WATER to your house/apartment first, and drain the faucets before proceeding! This may be obvious for those who are not beginners, but anyone can potentially forget. I've heard stories of people who created geysers of water and experienced geysers of embarrassment after forgetting to do this! Another tip before you begin is to cover your drain -- you are dealing with small objects that can slip away forever and bring your work to a screeching halt! If this comment helps even one person, it will be so worth it!

[@thejankster2392]

Thank you I really almost made this mistake

[@bonniek91]

Thank you! This was exactly my question - don't you need to shut off the water to do this?

[@Blueboy338]

Thank you! Just got mine fixed today by watching your video.

[@gregsimpson621]

This is an excellent video for various reasons. First, you said buy local. That's so true as my folks owned a department store for 25 years. My Dad kept it open 5 years longer than his CPA accountant recommended and lost money each of those last 5 years. But he kept it open as a community service for the small town/community I grew up in. Secondly, if you go to a local store, you can tell them the problem and they quite often can tell you the solution. I had to repair a dryer 2 times and both times he told me what I needed and how to do it. First time he had the part on inventory and second time he ordered the part for me. Even if it costs slightly more, you still save money versus having a professional make a house call which typically runs you $100 just to walk in the door. Thirdly, I'm working, as we speak, on an older Peerless shower/tub handle which is similar to your Delta and made by Delta. I saw that cartridge at Lowe's too for almost $40! That blew me away because right beside it was a complete replacement for this Delta which also includes 2 handles, 1 like yours & 1 round one so you can choose either type that matches your current bathroom setup, along with face plate, cartridge, seals, etc. And it comes in the finish you have or chrome for $39.97! So one could replace everything for the same price as 1 cartridge! It too was made by Danco. Finally, this is the second day I've been working on. It's older and uses a "ball stem" setup, which goes up and down. According to Delta, one is suppose to remove the white adjustment piece in front before unscrewing a similar piece like you did right at first. But it won't budge. There are 2 types of ball stem replacement parts but I don't know which one it is. So I bought a Danco "repair kit for Delta & Peerless", item #88103, which I believe is designed more for regular faucets but it has that little silver wrench I need to hopefully untighten the white ring. I believe it's the temperature regulator. The ball stem may be okay; who knows. It does have various seals along with 2 springs and 2 little seals like you used so I may luck out. I don't think the ball stem types even have a cartridge but have read they are connected to 3 brass pipes. So one has to be careful not to break the pipes, creating a huge behind the wall repair! Ironically, they say not to use a pipe wrench as it could break those pipes. And the wrench you used I just happened to see also and wish now I had purchased it. Oh; my Danco at Lowe's (9:30 at night) cost me $7.96 while the Delta brand wanted $19.99! I might also mention that little leak doesn't look like much. But I've used both a 1 gallon and 5 gallon bucket to collect the water while using a main drain opener which recommends not using any water for 24 hours for it to work. Well, I was collecting 1 gallon of water every 20 minutes! Didn't think it would be so much. That's 3 gallons of water every hour, times 24 = 72 gallons a day! Times 30 = 2,160 gallons a month!!!! That increases my water bill by 35%....35% more water usage charge, 35% more sewer usage charge, and 35% more taxes/fees so it's costing one more than they might realize, month after month, year after year. Sorry so long but thanks for an informative video. Hopefully my comments can also assist someone.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thanks for such a great response. This may have been the best comment I've ever received on any video!

[@raymondrodriguez6272]

Thank you for posting this video, your presentation made it easy for me to replace the seat & spring

[@richardbarbuto8060]

Thank you for making this video. I followed your instructions and fixed my leaky shower head for $5.00 instead of $40.00

[@stumplifter]

Great video. Camera work, straightforward explanation, “buy local”, and as others mentioned, the music. Cool bassline pumping through it. Thanks! 👍🏼

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thanks for taking the time to give such positive feedback.

[@Propertees1]

I always just replaced the entire cartridge - this is a great video, thank you for making it. Also, the difference in price from the big brand chains to the local stores is very revealing. Thanks again.

[@UNIT294]

OMG yes it is! The big brand chain stores in my area have them going for ~$54 a pop. I hope our local suppliers have them cheaper.

[@christopheralcosiba217]

Do I need to shut off the main water valve 🧐😂😂😂

[@glockrivers1896]

Yes pls lol @@christopheralcosiba217

[@dudeonbike800]

$2 fix. You're the man! Thank you so much.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

👍

[@darlmayor7444]

Thanks for this video. I’m having this leaking problem just a few weeks ago. And I said to myself, this is a waste of water. We just had our bathroom renovated last February 2020. Instead of me fixing myself this leak, I just texted the contractor who did it and also told them that once you turn the water it runs hot water without going all the way to the left. I thought they did this in purpose so that way the water is hot right away 😁....then I read some comments and found out that it is possible they installed it incorrectly. I also thought it’s a good thing and convenient to have hot water right away 😂. Thank you again for this video.

[@michellemulready3150]

Thanks for the awesome video...my faucet is from 1989/1990...I figured I would have to replace the whole setup because it would be hard to find parts...but for $3.18 I was able to fix it right away. But when I took my springs and seats out you could see the spring thru the seat.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Michelle Welch that’s great! Glad I could help!!

[@rachelcollins8158]

Inflation to 2019 $2.95 at Lowes...but really thanks for the video...made it so much easier for Mrs. Dad to fix.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Really glad to have helped.

[@Lapokin]

Great video---well done-- gonna try fix ours today. Hope I get lucky like you did. Good detail and fun music besides. Thanx for posting.

[@twm22columbia]

Such a great job! Thank you much!

[@Skyburnbright]

Helped me, saved me about $300. Thanks

[@yukikotakemoto1158]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! You even listed the link to the parts I can buy. I'm going to save $170!!!

[@marisasydney-darville7643]

Thank you! I am going to try this tomorrow. My rental shower has been leaking for months and the landlord is not in the least bit concerned about it. The constant dripping annoys me!

[@MrChristopoop]

Great success. Was 6.37 tho, they had Danco but springs looked different. I just paid the extra for the Delta as they looked alike, (springs went from wide to thin out near top, Danco were straight and not tapered, also appeared to be longer by a couple rings).

[@WilliamCoffey-ov9eg]

Your advice worked great. Picked up the springs and seats at my local Ace hardware store. Cheap fix!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So happy to help!

[@waynesalekin6773]

I did this and it still leaked. It was a nice try. Not saying it doesn't work for most people. Just didn't get lucky this time for me. I'll be replacing the full cartridge. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Sorry it didn't help. Full disclosure, I had to replace my entire cartridge last summer.

[@staceyhill846]

Thank you so much for a great helpful video!!! Saved me big time.

[@sabrinafletcher5101]

I replaced seats and springs in both of mine and stopped the leaks. I also put that grease on every seal/o ring I could find. Thank you.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thank you for the comment. So happy to help!

[@Kaibil66]

great job, hopefully I can fix mine. Thank you for all your tips and yeahIll buy locally too.👍

[@garybruehl6931]

Thank you so much for this video. We saved ourselves a lot of $. Parts only cost about $3.00

[@SteelRaider12]

Never had any trouble from Delta sending me a free cartridge ... took about a week but didn't pay a dime. Also sometimes just taking the handle off and putting a flyers inside the plastic stopper and turning to the right will close it off and stop leaking. You can turn the handle to off BUT if it's not centered, you might thing its off when it still needs to be seated to the right more. Saves you from taking everything off. This is especially true after putting in a new set and it still leaks.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

I have had lots of trouble with Delta. You have to buy the cartridge at an approved store. I found this out when I purchased from Amazon. I had the receipt and a photo of the original part in the packaging with the receipt and they wouldn't honor their warranty because of where I purchased it.

[@bolivar4537]

Your video helped me. Thanks!

[@johnbrowniv]

Thank you for sharing. I plan to go to HD to get this part and attempt this repair. Looks like price is now $4.97 but a deal compared to a service call. Step #1 should be to turn off water to house? Pretty common sense but worth mentioning/repeating.

[@RogeriaBritto]

Thank you so much for this video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rahinyajones651]

Thank you for this! You inspired me to take this on!

[@Homoclite]

Fantastic! You saved me a crap load of money!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@alfong8279]

Thanks much for this money saving idea.

[@Death_Row_Anglers]

Thanks for your help Sir. No more leaks 👍🏾

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Happy to help!

[@AngelaWee8]

Thanks, helps save money and reduce wastage of good parts.

[@himanshuganjoo198]

This was very helpful. It was detailed and I was able to fix it as well. Thankyou

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So very happy to help! Thanks for letting me know!!

[@someguy5543]

You forgot to one thing. Tell all the DIYers to turn off the water.

[@HiFlyer371]

Damn! I ordered a new cartridge from Amazon and it arrives tomorrow. Checked my local Lowe's and they have over 10 Danco washer kits for $2.08 each. Think I'll pick one up and give it a try. I can always return the cartridge to Amazon.

[@ismailelmoqqaddem3877]

Thank you for this video, this small i need to fix my delta monitor faucet.

[@okieculturalcenter]

Thanks! Took me 5 minutes and $2.

[@ChristaMurray]

Oh my gosh I did it! It took a couple runs to the hardware store but by golly I did it. It was touch and go for a minute there. I even called the plumber and made an appointment for them to come out two weeks away… Then I realized I had the wrong Allen wrench size. It should’ve been 1/8 instead of 3 mm. Fraction of a difference made ALL the difference. No drip and no plumbing bill. Thank you so much! Gotta go cancel the plumber!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Congratulations and way to stick with it!!

[@mvstormyoneadventures]

great video, very helpful

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

playte thanks so much! Always glad to get good feedback! Glad it was helpful

[@Zamboni-0805]

Need that same exact unit that's pictured in this video...however at HD and Lowes a full replacement is $53.00, but the repair kit (seats and washers) are only $2.51 at HD and Lowes. I live in California

[@JohnSmith-zp7oj]

I got the entire value body, large o ring, handle, and packet of rubber sets & springs from delta for FREE!

[@traciejones3375]

Thank you for this. I just fixed mine using this video. I'd never done anything like it. I believe it's a 1/8 allen wrench for the handle.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So glad to be of some help. Thanks for the info on the Allen wrench!

[@freefromreligion8090]

Thanks I have watched a video from Delta and was ready to purchase the $60 part... But you've shown the part is easily opened and changing the rubber rings and spring is straightforward

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Hope it helps. You can also reach out to Delta. They may send you the whole cartridge replacement for free. They're really good about things like that.

[@jedfriesen]

Did this and it’s fixed for a day. Now filling up buckets again with same single drip every few seconds. Shower related? Or something else to try?? Great vid. Thx.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Might need to try "blowing out" the pipes. That's what Delta recommended to me. Basically it's just where you take everything apart and open the water valve again and let it just flush out the system. Good luck!

[@brettepruitt8960]

Well done. Unfortunately, the springs and seats didn't do the job for us. We had to get a whole new cartridge to stop the drips. Instead of waiting for the seats and springs being sent by Delta, we picked up a Danco kit at Lowe's. After installing them, the shower still dripped, although not as badly. Delta claims their brand-name seats and springs would have worked, but there's no way we are going to remove the new cartridge and put in the old one to find out. Delta fought reimbursing us for the cartridge (the shower is only 11 months old), but it looks like they might after all.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

I've gotten lots of comments on dealing with Delta on this video as you can imagine. It's very much like dealing with most all big companies; it's pretty mixed. I've had folks that SWEAR that's the way to go, others with experiences more similar to yours. Good luck!

[@joemcguire5771]

I've had your same experience - many times, even with seats and springs Delta sent me. Always needs a whole new cartridge.

[@m.n.3490]

Hey guys, I have the same Delta cartridge (Blue/White). I tried putting new Danco seats & springs in. Still leaks. I am waiting on a new cartridge to arrive in the mail. I only hand tightened the bonnet cap, as I have seen several warnings not to over tighten the bonnet with a wrench, although it seems tightening the bonnet more would make for a tighter seal on the new seats, which is how the new springs/seats stop the leak. If the new cartridge does not stop the dripping, I'll try tightening the bonnet with a wrench, and see what happens, and post it here...

[@MrWadim94]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@spaveevo]

thumbs up. this was exactly my problem and they wanted to fix it for 150. it cost me about 3 dollars and 5 minutes.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So very glad to have helped!

[@korlentalo3876]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@bannedfromtheshow8188]

Thank you, I knew there had to be a way to replace the spring and seats with out replacing the entire assembly.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Happy to help!

[@jjpac2011]

I've replaced my Delta washers and single shower handle for free. Twice so far. All I did was write to Delta and it was sent to me free of charge. Free. No shipping fee, no nothing. All the way to Hawaii. Great company.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Jack Pacleb no idea! Thanks for letting us all know.

[@jaycox3207]

Did you wait for several days to get it shipped while many gallons of water wasted?

[@teresas5069]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@gingerlambright4665]

Thanks so much! Ours was even cheaper…like free b/c my husband remembered we had the sets and springs in our junk drawer.

[@georgesgreige]

Thank you so much, works with me 😊

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

You're welcome!

[@jeffs5745]

Don't overlook the fact your water pressure regulator for your house may be defective and causing higher than normal pressure. When a second faucet in the house started to leak, I bought a water pressure gauge and checked the pressure at a outdoor hose valve. It was 90 psi. it should be 50 psi. I replaced the pressure regulator returning the pressure to 50 psi and the leak stopped.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Great point.

[@macker0077]

Wondering how long on avg. these springs/seats last? Have just inherited Delta shower faucets in the home we moved into. Hard water here and have already stripped the set screw trying to remove to get at the cartridge. I'm going to fix it this time around. Hoping I can avoid breaking the cartridge where it meets the handle, so I can just replace springs/seats. Will have to get a new set screw (hopefully they can be purchased?) at a minimum and will definitely use some plumbers grease/anti-seize on the new one.

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Thank you for the vid! I’ll have to try this out. Our 3 showers have Delta valves and all leak! I wonder if this kit will be the same for our house built in 1999?

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

That's about the same time ours was updated. There's also a way that may work. It's a bit messier, but it's free. You might have dirt in the cartridge from the pipes. You can just open everything up, turn the water on, and blow out anything in the pipes and reinsert the cartridge. Sometimes that works for me.

[@brucegordon3566]

Thanks you make look fairly easy My brother said it would be to hard and says to call a plumber here they charge 100.00 per HR I will try first house is only 4 yrs old but still leaks

[@DJMadVibes1]

Recently had my shower renovated with this type of Delta Valve and have water leaks, sometimes very little to a consistent drip. Assuming the rings are bad? Gonna take it apart and apply some plumbers lube or something similar. Hope that works. Thanks

[@DilipBanerjee]

Thanks for your step through of this process. I checked out your link for the seats and spring. Would you believe $1.00 in the USA and $15.44 on Amazon Canada!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Yikes!!!

[@UNIT294]

Thank you for posting this! I've swapped a lot of those cartridges out, and now I learned I may not have to go that far! The challenge I run into most often is removing the handle without snapping the brass stem off. Would that silicone grease help keep it from binding, or is it not recommended to use it there? Also, that's probably the happiest background music I've heard in a DIY video.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Yes. I use the silicone grease on the knob before I reinstall everything. It really helps me long-term.

[@UNIT294]

@@TXSuburbanHomestead thanks dude! It's kind of a job getting those handles off and I don't want to fight that battle more than once.

[@belser007]

Great video and it saved me some money!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thanks for the note. So glad it helped.

[@allakaras7286]

thank you, very useful video!

[@MrHgsherrard]

Why did you put the valve grease on the outside threads? Looked like the grease might have worked better inside the valve on the surface where the rubber seats have to slide back and forth.

[@alfonsoboyer3476]

Good information. Don’t know why you have so many haters on here talking nonsense.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thanks. Glad you got the point of the video.

[@collector2252]

Good video. 63 plumbers did not appreciate the loss of business. ;)

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thanks. I've had several in the comments express such.

[@jonsnow1410]

Thank you! Good video!

[@jesusduron477]

Thank you very much!! You saved me a lot of money!!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So happy to help! Thanks for the comment

[@polarkerr]

Good job buddy!

[@mrutkowski07]

Kudos- saved me dollars! Thanks

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Excellent! So glad I could have helped.

[@eduardopineiro9409]

@@TXSuburbanHomestead Same here! Thx ! Great explanation and savings.

[@johnrobinson6807]

Well shot and produced, but most of all great info. Thanks!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Thank you for such a kind comment! Glad it helped.

[@hectorguardianguardian9495]

I did everything that some and my still licks I need help

[@henningbergmann5494]

Love this

[@hotpotatapie]

Great interlude music, love the French accordion! Also, I went to a Plumbing supply house instead of Home Deepbutt, for a new cartridge. Good advice, thanks!

[@lakernation4725]

great video thanks

[@lorenzosmith9600]

Great job thank you

[@aaronwang3236]

I had same thing, but after replace the rubber and spring, didn’t fix it. And I made mistake , hot and cold water reversed. Will try again next time

[@averagejoerider6352]

right music for the right job, NICE.

[@PLEX504]

Great video. I hope you're still responding to comments on it. I just got back from the store and bought the kit and grease that you suggested. I thought I was all set however, I can't seem to get a bite on the screw that holds the handle in place. Can you tell me what size Alan/Hex wrench it takes?

[@rahinyajones651]

1/8 Allen. Corrosion may make it stubborn. Use WD 40 or vinegar

[@noelarcilla60]

Thanks for sharing. I need to work on a leaking Delta shower valve but am having difficulty taking out the handle. What size allen key did you use on yours?

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

I'm sorry, off the top of my head, I don't know. It's very small. I can check and get back with you. One issue may be that the handle has seized onto the cartridge.

[@acea2438]

thank you!

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Excellent, thankyou. ... !

[@argmooner6524]

Excellent .

[@veronika1014]

Thank you!👍🏻

[@amazingredkitty3605]

Fix my leaky shower faucet for under $2, that's a lie, it cost me $2.07 at True Value for the parts. Thanks for saving me money!

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

So dang close though, right???

[@txflyerken173]

Show to be an 8/32 Allen wrench to remove the handle set BUT no one seems to stock that size Allen, any help with finding one? Thanks!

[@jeffsadler8128]

This is well done and informative. Be careful with your audio levels, the music is much louder than the voice over.

[@copperworks]

Thanks. Just replaced one.

[@jsand3494]

Thank you very much.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Happy to help