How to fix a leaking, dripping Delta bathtub faucet - $2 fix

[@martyjones3481]

Great vid , let ‘em know to change the cartridge orientation if you get one in backwards: your off will be on, and on will be off. Just flip it around to correct this situation. Then the weekend can roll on.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Excellent point!

[@hanzelnuts8446]

First off, thank you as your video saved my butt. My tub spout was leaking, so I hope by replacing the seat (washer) and spring, it would stop the leak. Delta sent me the springs and washers for free as part of their lifetime warranty. I have handles instead of knobs like yours. The supposedly most easiest part was to remove the handle, but damn, it didn't want to come out. Took me over an hour to get them off. Once i got the handles off, I had a hard time removing the stem. I went back to KZbin and luckily, found your video. In your video, you just grabbed it with a needle nose plier and janked it out. I was able to get it out! I removed the old washer and spring. Clean that area good and replaced them with new spring and rubber washer. I cleaned the stem too before putting it back. From many videos I've watched before tackling this task, any debris left in these 2 areas can cause leak. So far so good. No more drips from the spout. If it does drip again, I'll probably buy new stems.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great. Glad to hear you got it fixed!

[@lombranar]

5 years later and your videos still is relevant thank you

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks for the comment!

[@revennn_]

Thank you so much! If anyone was confused on what side of the spring goes in first. You want the widest part going in first, and the thiner part connect with the gasket

[@FixEverythingYourself]

😄👍

[@laurablevins1198]

Thank you so much for your video. We had no idea where the spring and rubber seal went till we watched your video!!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You're welcome. Glad this was helpful!

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

This worked great. Plumbers wanted 200-275 dollars to do the job. Took me about twenty minutes. I washed all the parts in vinegar and got off some hard water buildup and they look new. I used a nail file to push in the seat/spring at the end of the screwdriver and that worked well. I also took the plastic tray that the seat/springs came in and put it under the lip of where the seat springs go to prevent them from falling behind the wall. (Murphy’s Law proofing) One handle I installed in reverse but I don’t care the direction it turns on. I used a stage headlamp to free my hands and see the hole to insert the seat/spring assembly. Bought a 13 dollar water key at Home Depot to shut off the water because my lever valve wasn’t working and the plumbers wanted about 375 to fix that too. All in all: 13 dollars for water key. 4 bucks for the seats/springs. 7 bucks for the caulk.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great job and great explanation!

[@sandycruz316]

Thank you for this video! My husband was putting the spring in wrong and had given up. Thanks to your video I went in the bathroom and put it together.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great! I'm sure he loved that 😄.

[@tyricehicks5944]

Thank you sir. I was specifically looking for how to repair leaks on a Delta faucet and good ole, reliable KZbin and its algorithms sent me here. Before I watched your video, my faucet was leaking. After I watched your video, my faucet is fixed! Lol Thanks again my guy.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I love to hear those stories! I'm glad this helped. Thanks for the comment!

[@jeffreyhurlbut9513]

My faucet had a slow drip and I was nervous to try and fix it. Thanks to your video I was able to stop the drip. I did have some trouble putting the rubber part onto the spring but I did get it eventually. Thank you so much for this!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Excellent! And you're welcome!

[@robertcole9306]

thanks for the details! skinny screwdriver really helps putting the washer and spring back in. now will look for your delta kitchen faucet tips.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

That's great, Robert! Glad the video helped!

[@MotherofBoys4]

We had this problem a few years ago and paid to have it fixed. This time I wanted to try it on my own and you were a HUGE help. Thank you for this video!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You're welcome! Glad this helped!

[@denisehill1674]

That video was great. The presentation provided me with step by step instructions that were clear and concise. I decided to try it myself and now there's no more leak or drip. I thank you.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

[@SteveCastleberry]

A few notes that I learned from just doing this: 1) That rubber seal is really difficult to get seated. After dropping a few into the wall, I found a solution. Get the spring in and the rubber gasket in close enough position using the screwdriver technique in the video. Then, keep light pressure on the assembly, I used a socket screwdriver. Then use something really thin, like a soldering tongs to poke in the last edge. Using your fingers doesn't really work too well 2) If it's leaking a lot after you turn the water back on, take out the plastic valve and give it a 180, before removing the rubber seal and spring. 3) Might as well replace both while you're at it. 4) Throw all of the metal shower pieces into a bucket of CLR/water mixture and scrub a little with a wire brush and they'll look brand new.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Those are great tips, Steve. Thanks for posting.

[@tcat7576]

The hole for the spring and seal in mine was recessed at the end of a 4" pipe into the wall. I finally found a 16" long (so I could see what I was doing with a flashlight without blocking my own sightline) Philips with a bit that tapered snug into the hole in the seal, filled the seal with silicone to keep the spring inside the seal at the end of the Phillips and (after about 7 tries) finally guided the assembly into the hole and used a small but long flathead screwdriver to press the spring and seal assembly into the hole while holding it in place with the Phillips. Then QUICKLY reassembled the damned thing before the seat fell out again! Absolute nightmare placing a spring and seat on the horizontal at that depth, especially with 65 year old eyes.

[@Darmok_onthe_ocean]

Yes! It is difficult. I read somewhere you can use plumbers silicone for easier installation. These seats have caused me so much grief.

[@studentaccount4354]

@@tcat7576I stupidly hired a plumber after getting warrant parts and it is still dripping with one of my handles backwards.

[@evanbrusilow8733]

This video was instrumental in illustrating how to fix our leaky delta faucet. And the screwdriver tip, to seat the spring & rubber washer, was a gr8 tip. Thx SO much for sharing!!

[@Rbenterprises4]

Great video! I used a bit of petroleum jelly around the new seat cups and cartridges to hold them in place while I reassembled. I also had to go to the big box store for stem extensions, as the online extensions were incorrect. Other than that, the repair was just as you described. Thanks!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great!

[@Castor586]

Thanks you for the video. I couldn't for the life of me figure out where that spring and seal went!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

YW!

[@Freaky87323]

Thank you so much i spend the whole day trying to figure it out i bought everything new it was the damn spring and rubber gasket way in there. Took me 3min to Install Thank You so much 😊 Me and Dad learn something new

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad you got it fixed!

[@michaelkekatos4472]

Very informative saved me a ton of money I was about to replace the whole shower body.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome!

[@levinetate81]

Thank you for quick and simple video. It took me less than 2 minutes to fix it

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Wow. That's great!

[@superdave2958]

Thanks a million for your video. I was having a hell of a time with the spring and washer and your tips helped me out. After finally getting the spring to stay I couldn't get the washer in there for nothing. Took a break and figured it out. I took a small socket and put it on a skinny screwdriver then another socket the same size as the washer, got it in place and was then able to push on the second socket into the first into the washer and voila! Thank God.. ..And thank you again.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great. Good, creative solution you came up with. Thanks for the comment!

[@wardenwar]

Great how-to video. I followed this and was able to fix my leak. One improvement: remind folks that the faucet guts need to be reinstalled in the same orientation as when you pulled it out. I didn't check and mine were righty-loosey. Had to isolate the water again and re-orient the guts 180 degrees out.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great point, Warren. I've made that same mistake before and the knobs turned the wrong direction. Definitely something to pay attention to during reassembly.

[@LiteBrite850]

This video saved me and my family a bunch of money and undue stress 🙌! ⛔️⛔️⛔️BUT one thing ☝️I do not think was mentioned are the two small notches on the cartridge assembly which should match up with the notches on the pipe on re-install. Essentially, cartridge assembly should sit flush on the pipe. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Thank you so much for this!! Happy DIY’ing everyone!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks!!

[@Laurabeth824]

This was awesome!!! I have the same exact set up and hard to find videos on these. Bless you for posting!!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad this helped!

[@McGitpickr]

I put the seal and spring on the end of a #2 Phillips head screwdriver and wrap masking tape directly behind the seal on the screwdriver shaft to act as a stop. Push the screwdriver into the the hole to install the seal and spring. Use any tool of your choice to hold the seal in place (a small flat tip screwdriver for instance) and back the Phillips screwdriver out. Easy peasy. Good lighting is a must.

[@tablloyd5]

Thank you for your video and the view of your back at a most critical spot! lol. Well this is my third replacement in the same amount of months on my Delta tub handle. I've done all that you show here: replaced the spring, wide end first, small end in the rubber seat, using the small philips as a guide to get it in after using a bit of "never seize" grease so it would slide in easier; I replaced the cartridge each time, in case the old ( as in 1 month) ones were damaged - none noticed; I did note that my cartridge replacements do not have a metal back as yours does, only plastic, which was the way the original had when I began my repairs; each time it leaks, (which is the hot side) I've noticed that the rubber seat has been ripped on the small end that pushes against the cartridge. This time now, I'm going to put a drop of grease on the plastic cartridge back just to see if this gives the seat the lubrication needed to "slide" on the cartridge when turned on and off. If this doesn't work, I'll have to replace the 3 way inlet assembly inside the wall, next month. Suggestions would be welcome here, since I can't seem to get the leak poroblem solved. Thanks all.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Wow, that's an interesting dilemma. There's nothing obviously wrong with what you're describing. The only thing I can think of -- if you can obtain it -- is to find a cartridge with the metal on the back. Maybe your model isn't exactly like mine and your cartridge only comes one way. One other thought is to go to a plumbing supply store (not a Lowe's or HD but a dedicated plumbing store), take your parts with you, and show them the problem. They may know a special trick/technique or a different but similar cartridge that might solve the problem. Sorry I don't have a better answer.

[@tablloyd5]

Isotopes Thank you, my friend, for replying to my dilemma. I got my parts back together again lubricating them as I noted I was going to do and at the moment there are no leaks. I however will do as you suggest and show him my used rubber insert that ripped to see what the problem might be. Thank you for your answer

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks, tab lloyd. Good luck on this one. Sounds very frustrating...

[@anjanbhattacharyya8177]

Same issue here. Time to replace the whole thing

[@mesia663]

It worked! I’d watched another video that sent me to the hardware store for the stem sleeve and a pack of washers. Didn’t need any of it and retuned for the spring and gasket. Thanks so much!!! Now if only I could figure out why the shower head (has the knob that opens/closes/adjusts volume of water) is leaking so poorly.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad this helped fix at least part of the problem.

[@artisarakitburee7778]

Great video. Easy-to-follow instruction. Speak very clear. Thank you.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thank you!

[@BenHTube]

Thanks, this was exactly what I needed. As long as you remember the orientation of everything you take out, putting it back in is easy. The exception is the rubber seats. Using the screwdriver method as you showed is enough to get them *barely* in (just resting). Then I used my finger to push them in a bit more and finally the butt end of the screwdriver to push them in flat. This, unfortunately, also has the side-effect of pushing the whole pipe assembly back into the wall making screwing the covers back in difficult because the pipes were recessed and not catching the thread. Pulling one out with a pliers while screwing in the other side allowed me to do that. So far, the drip appears stopped, so hopefully it was just the seats. Apart from the cheapest seats costing over $3.5 now at HD/Lowes (instead of $2), it went as advertised (and you can't help inflation!).

[@FixEverythingYourself]

👍🙂

[@johnpadilla2185]

Ok so I didn’t watch which way the spring was when I took it out does the big or little part of spring go in first

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Fat end of spring goes in first.

[@jasonscott5043]

Thanks man, replacing the seal worked for me! You saved me!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome!

[@sherrywarner7306]

Wow thank you I needed to watch this video now hopefully my son-in-law can fix the leak

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I hope so, too! Good luck!

[@SpringHillLines]

I have done this a number of times on all my Delta faucets. Usually I use the eraser end of a #2 pencil after inserting the spring and rubber seat while the thin screwdriver keeps things centered. A little plumbers grease helps also. Watch the orientation of your cartridge, it’s easy to have it backwards,

[@FixEverythingYourself]

👍

[@seb6757]

Thanks so much for posting this video. You gave me the confidence to do this myself. Appreciate you more than you know! Just subscribed 👍😎

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks!

[@tomclements1458]

A couple shish kebab skewers works great for getting the spring and washer in. Pointy end to slide spring and washer, I used tape as a stop so it wouldn’t slide to tight on it and the blunt end to hold it while you slide it out. What takes me usually a long time with lost springs in the wall takes about a minute now.

[@CJSkip]

Thanks so much for this video! It was extremely helpful! FYI- I used a very thin screwdriver to position the washer and spring, then needle nose pliers to push them in place. Thanks again!!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great job!

[@ladyslc1]

This video was so helpful. I have been dreading calling a plumber but after watching this video I was able to fix my faucet in 10 minutes

[@FixEverythingYourself]

That's great! Glad you were able to save yourself some money!

[@sandismom1]

I can't get the hot water faucet off......what can I do?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Try turning it the opposite way. Otherwise, take the cartridge out (after shutting water off) and turn the cartridge closed before installing it again. Or possibly the cartridges got swapped?

[@vidge123]

a couple of remarks...bought the springs and washers but they are now 9.95 at the hardware store, used long skinny needle nose to remove the parts, but when i put the parts back together i guess i messed up. now the water knobs need to be turned in the opposite direction from what they were in order to turn the water on and off. i had siliconed everything closed before noticing this. bummer. also, on another person's video a person from delta said it helps to use a sharpened pencil to install the washer and spring together...press the combination into place, then use the eraser to ensure the edges are tapped evenly into place. it worked like a charm!!! thanks you for your video.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks!

[@bricehale6593]

I replaced the seat an spring on the hot water side but its still not shutting the water off its not a drip when i turn my water back on its just flowing hot water out still is that the mixer

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hmmm. I'm not sure what's going on. Did you replace both cartridges? If it was only dripping before and all you did was replace the cartridge, perhaps the cartridge isn't in correctly? Does it shut off if you turn it the other direction (i.e., turn it to 'OFF')?

[@vickikoch96]

Hot water side is leaking on mine, but the bathtub faucet is fairly new! Would you except these fail in a years time!? 13months to be exact 🤦‍♀️

[@FixEverythingYourself]

No, 13 months is a little quick for these cartridges to fail (start leaking) but it's not unheard of. I replaced a faucet in a bathroom two years ago and it started dripping from the hot water side after about 18 months. But typically these should be good for 5 years or more.

[@rebeccahouser141]

thank you. this is exactly the help i needed.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

That's great. Glad to hear it!

[@andydonahue3504]

I live in an apartment and have had this replaced three times in the pass 3 months now. After they come and replace it, all is well then a week or less it becomes hard to turn or turns without turning off water. not sure whats causing it. Just looking for pointers on fixing this problem myself so I know it will be done correctly.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Sorry for the delay in replying. Didn't get a notification on this one. Do you know if they are replacing the individual cartridges in each knob and/or the seals? The video shows how the seals sit against the metal plate on the back of the cartridge. This is what prevents the water from leaking. If there's residue on that metal plate on the cartridge, it probably won't be long before even new seals start letting water leak through (i.e., dripping faucet). We have hard water and when I replaced mine, I noticed some hard residue on the metal plates on the cartridges. So I scraped that off, replaced the seals, and haven't had a problem in several months. I can't be positive that's what's causing your problem but seems likely to me. Either that or the metal plates have gouges in them if they were scraped with a screwdriver. That could also prevent the seals from properly sealing. I'd expect that if new cartridges AND new seals were installed at the same time, you'd have a leak-free situation for a long time (years?). The cartridges are only about $10 each and a box of seals is a few dollars at Lowe's if you want to try it. Good luck!

[@andydonahue3504]

Isotopes couldn’t tell but did get the package to the replacement piece they used. The leaking in the past took a couple of weeks but this last time the hot side turns just fine when the pipe is cold but seizes up the moment the pipe warms up and if you try to turn it you will feel the valve unseat itself and spin freely. I’ve jerry rigged the shower head with an in-line shut off valve to shut off the shower until the pipes go cold so I can turn the hot back until I feel it reseat itself so I can turn it off so no leakage from their fix yet.

[@elevateyourself1188]

Do8it matter if I use the long sping or short spings

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I'm guessing that if you need the short spring and you use the long ones, you'll have trouble installing them. It would be better to start with the long ones and, if they don't fit, go to the short ones. Better to be too long than too short (at first, anyway).

[@tcat7576]

The hole for the spring and seal in mine was recessed at the end of a 4" pipe into the wall. I finally found a 16" long (so I could see what I was doing with a flashlight without blocking my own sightline) Philips with a bit that tapered snug into the hole in the seal, filled the seal with silicone to keep the spring inside the seal at the end of the Phillips and (after about 7 tries) finally guided the assembly into the hole and used a small but long flathead screwdriver to press the spring and seal assembly into the hole while holding it in place with the Phillips. Then QUICKLY reassembled the damned thing before the seat fell out again! Absolute nightmare placing a spring and seat on the horizontal at that depth, especially with 65 year old eyes. Hope this helps somebody.

[@DailyLifeStyle7]

Hi brother do you have a slower of this video? I got a problem with my bathtub faucet so I want to fix it same like yours. Thanks for replying me back.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hi. Not sure what you mean by "slower of this video." But this is the only video I have on this one. Did it a few years ago.

[@DailyLifeStyle7]

@@FixEverythingYourself I’m sorry brother I suppose to comment n other channels, but I accidentally commented on your video. Thanks a lot brother for your precious video. I love your video and I also learning something from you.

[@mccg4337]

can these 360 degree turn valves be replace by a quarter turn valves that are modern and convinient ?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I haven't looked at those but if they function the exact same way and simply open more quickly, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't work.

[@justroman1747]

HELP!!!!!!!! The metal thing you twisted off is worn out and won’t screw back on, I went to home depot and Lowe’s to find a replacement but their is no replacement metal thing

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I recommend finding a plumber supply store. They'll almost certainly have it and are probably open on Saturdays, too.

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah the knob screw is hard to get off . I’ve almost stripped it off with my Philips. Sprayed some wd 40 and let it sit there for a while.. if I’ve stripped it what else can I try ?? Some vinegar to get those hard water deposits off? Our water has hard mineral deposits

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Are you referring to the screw that holds the knobs on? If the head is stripped to the point you can't unscrew, you'll probably have to get a screw extractor bit (a set is only a few bucks). To use those, you drill a shallow hole into the stripped head, then put the extractor bit in your drill, push it in, and slowly turn it in reverse and it will dig into the screw and unscrew it.

[@frankmontez6853]

@@FixEverythingYourselfdang tiny screw to do all that

[@frankmontez6853]

@@FixEverythingYourself I’ve got it off . Will wait till Monday when all the stores are open and I can buy the parts I need this way. I won’t be without water so I’ll have to take it off and water will have to be shut off.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

@frankmontez6853 Glad you got it off.

[@mutajen3695]

If you replace the whole cartridge instead do you also need to replace the seal? I'm not clear if those are 2 separate parts

[@FixEverythingYourself]

They are separate parts but it would be wise to replace the seals in either case.

[@anitag8802]

Did the cartridge need any lubrication to reinstall?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

No

[@anitag8802]

@@FixEverythingYourself My faucets were lubricated with a silicone-based plumbers grease on the o-rings. From what I could find out, the lubricant is meant for a potable water situation.

[@mantisgirl2485]

The screw was so old it stripped. Any idea how to get that out???

[@FixEverythingYourself]

The head stripped where the screwdriver engages it? If so, you may have to buy a screw extractor set. Just a few bucks but it'll dig into the head and be able to unscrew it.

[@mantisgirl2485]

@@FixEverythingYourself thanks

[@TheLineCrusherPVC]

I tried to reuse the cartridges I had and one was fine but the little metal cover that meets up with the valve kept falling off. Needless to say the new one I replaced it with, the metal cover did not move. If the metal cover at the back of the cartridge even moves a little replace it. I kept rebuilding our faucet four times. I should have gotten a new cartridge right away but time did not permit. Greet video!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks!

[@markprince8225]

To get the washer and spring back in I used a small screw driver then slid a socket wrench in backwards then slid the washer and spring in then inserted the screwdriver into the opening,slid the socket wrench and spring washer to the opening and lightly pushed to seat the washer. This has no sharp edges pushing on the washer that will damage it.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Good tip, Mark. Thanks.

[@MrGabrielallon]

This tub is absolutely kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif . Great quality too. The perfect size for the space in our master bath!

[@stevenbuchanan1785]

How do I get the spring and seal to stay in place

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I didn't have any problems with that so didn't have to experiment there. However, others have posted comments with the same problem and how they fixed it. I suggest reading through those for some ideas.

[@anjanbhattacharyya8177]

Did that, put new seals and springs and new insert but cold water will not stop. Tried Ace, Dance and other brands of the kits, nothing stops it

[@Darmok_onthe_ocean]

I find that I have to replace my seats and springs at least once a month on my hot water side. Why is that? Is my hot water too hot?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Interesting... No, I don't think your water is too hot; the rubber pieces should be easily able to handle that. Have you ever replaced the cartridges? Could be the surfaces of those are rough and those are wearing out the seats and allowing water to get past. If you haven't replaced the cartridges, I'd do that next.

[@atrocitus9804]

Question, I replaced these and it stopped the leak for one day but now the leak is back, I do know even with the main water off it still leaks.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Did you replace just the seals or also the cartridges? My cartridges had a bunch of residue on the flat metal piece that touches the seals, and if yours had that, you'll need to either remove it to be clean and smooth or replace the cartridges. Cartridges are about $10 each at Lowe's. If you already did that, perhaps the seals and cartridges aren't in snugly? Not sure what else might be the problem.

[@hungfao]

Thank you!! Very helpful. Worked the first time.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Excellent!

[@MarkPeterson-y6g]

Was the spring a pyramid type shape

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Yes

[@msoakee7186]

Thank you for this video! I'm dealing with a pretty steady leak/stream, so I'm going to attempt to replace my faucets myself. 🤞 I contacted a plumber who told me that he would have to go through the WALL to fix the leak 🤨🤨, plus the fixture would cost $100 bucks, plus he charges $85 an hour. 😒 C'mon, I may be a lady, but I wasn't born yesterday.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

If your faucet looks like this one, there's a good chance that this will fix your leak. Good luck!!!

[@ShinAkumalvl2]

I put it back together and turned the water on and turned the knobs and the water doesn’t turn off help

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Sounds like the same problem another person had a week ago. Look for comments with user ITSDAT about this issue

[@kimsmith2736]

My bathtub has been dripping for a while now. I tried this and it stopped for a few days, then started up again. I tried replacing the entire stem and again the dripping returned. I then bought and installed an entire kit (knobs, stems...) but still dripping. The dripping happens even when the water supply line is shut off. Any suggestions?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Wow, I don't know what's causing it to drip even with the water supply off. With the main water supply off, did you turn the knobs to release ant residual pressure, then see if it leaks? I can't imagine that it will. And you've replaced everything twice, basically, so I'm at a loss.

[@lawrencewood-norman6479]

You just saved my life THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 💯

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great! Glad this helped!

[@gregcpht]

What did I do wrong? I replaced the stems and the leak stopped. But now the knob is super hard to turn. I must have overtightened something, but am honestly afraid to go back into it.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I think you probably just tightened the last screw (the one that holds the knob itself in place, underneath the cover piece) too tight. Try unscrewing that a little and see what happens.

[@luperamos277]

Question where can i find the chrome retainer nut? I’ve been looking everywhere and cant find any

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hmm. I'd think Lowes would have it but if not, a plumbing supply store would. Those are great places to not only get hard-to-find parts but also to get some tips on how to do a job more easily. Good luck!

[@57hhanse]

Wanted to also add my thanks for a very easy to follow how to video.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thank you!

[@placasowuicho967]

Mine seem to fail every two months or so and begin to leak. Could this be due to hard water or just defective seat?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hmmm, that's a good question. Maybe hard water could cause buildup on the back of the seals or cartridge but I wouldn't expect that. Have you replaced the cartridges ever? Next time it happens, I'd recommend inspecting the back of the cartridge where the seal touches it and see if there's a defect (scratch, hard buildup, etc.) there.

[@together8211]

When I swapped my hot water one it has made the leak worse. Everytime I close it all back up the knob turns indefinitely and a ton of water pours out. What could be causing this?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Did you replace the cartridge? Sometimes the new cartridges are a little different from the originals. There may be a small extension piece that will make the end protrude further into your bathroom and allow the knobs to engage correctly (and not spin). See if that exists or if you need to reuse any of the original parts. Since I can't see yours and don't know exactly whats causing the problem, another solution if all else fails is to cut the back side of the know so that it doesn't protrude as far from the wall, and this should enable it to be pressed further into the end of the cartridge so the inside of the knob and the flat ridge on the cartridge engage. I hope that makes sense, and I hope you're able to get it figured out.

[@rayjrdibenedetto867]

Good morning. My parents tub spout was dripping and i took it apart and thought it was the cartridges so i went to Lowes and the person said here these should work? I put it all back together and it doesn’t leak. My parents never told me the handles go 2 different ways and now my Dad says the hot water comes on and go to full but if turned more it decreases? Either cartridges are not in right( wish i would have taken a picture!) Or i messed something else up- my parents are getting older and don’t want them to get hurt! If you or anyone has any suggestions that would be great- i believe its the original 3 handle bath faucet from 1967 with no rear access panel. Thank you and have a good day

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hi. I'm not sure why that might be happening. Is the issue that the knobs now turn the opposite direction than they did to turn the water on/off? That's likely because the cartridges got switched. You'd need to take it apart and move the cartridge from the Hot water to the Cold knob, and vice versa.

[@rayjrdibenedetto867]

@@FixEverythingYourself Good morning. That could of happened but when the hot water is turned on-it first comes out slow then increases-then if you turn it more it lessens? The hot i believe turns the correct way. I believe the cold turns the wrong way- thinking its in wrong like you said or the plastic wedge or something is in wrong or in the wrong place? I usually take pictures just to refer back to but i didn’t this time! Wish i would have!!! Just trying to help my parents out as they are getting older and because its the right thing to do! Just bothers me and my Dad says-its ok. They both have a lot going on and this should be a simple fix-i try! Thank you for reaching out though. Have a good day

[@Kell8595]

I replaced seats spring and cartridges. Much better but spout still drips for about 2 hours (about 1 cup worth). Is this normal or is there something I did wrong? Used actual delta parts.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Wow. Not sure but sounds like you did it correctly. My dripping stopped completely so there's something different about yours. Were there any o-rings that didn't get replaced?

[@Kell8595]

The o rings on the cartridge were new with it. I replaced everything. It does stop after an hour which is strange unless just draining the lines?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Yeah, that could be it. Perhaps there's some residual water in the shower line that drains out over that hour and it's not a leak from the water source (around the cartridges) like you were experiencing before. Is it one of those handheld wands with a long, flexible hose up to a shower head? If so, you could try disconnecting the hose at the bottom and try the experiment again and see if it still drops. But I'm guessing that's not what your setup is.

[@sammrs88]

This video would not have been complete with out the dad grunts. Lol! Anyways, Thank you! I've been struggling with getting the washer in and, to get it to stay put.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you got it to work!

[@oDirtyHarry]

I punched the wall a couple times trying to get that washer to stay put. I took a 5 minute break and came back and it slid in first try. Damn that was frustrating lol.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You're not alone!

[@anitaharmon2986]

The seal will not go in at all. It keeps popping out.

[@TK6214]

Thank you. Perfect guide.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome. Glad to hear it.

[@vazquez7871]

Do u have to shut off the main water supply or can u shut it off at the water tank

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You have to shut off whatever the source is that's providing water and pressure to your bathroom. So if you're asking about shutting it off at the hot water tank - no, that won't work. You'll have to shut off the main supply. Good luck!

[@corona8855]

Do you have any suggestions on how to remove the cartridge? Mine won't come out when I used the needle pliers. I don't want to use too much force and risk breaking something. All parts on my model look the same as yours.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You probably just need to pull harder if you've done everything else from the video to get access to it. There's suction on the other end of the cartridge from the water that wants to drain. It won't take a ton of force to remove it but I remember a similar experience.

[@corona8855]

@@FixEverythingYourself thank you so much for the quick reply! Now that you mention pressure, do I need to turn off all my water supply to the house? My bathtub has a red valve that I can use to shutoff the water just to the tub. That's what I did. Do you think that's the reason why I cant remove the cartridge or should I just keep pulling on it till it comes out?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Yes, you'll need to shut off the water that goes to the tub. If you can isolate that area of your house's plumbing, do that. But you'll want to shut off the water.

[@JuanRodriguez-mp2qt]

I have the same problem I can't pull off the cartridge any tips?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

It's just suction holding them in. Make sure you turn off the water supply first. Then turn on the cold and hot water knobs to drain any residual water out, then pull a bit harder on the cartridges.

[@jeannekaake7798]

I can’t get the faucet cover off! Do you have a trick? It looks like it’s all one piece!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

The center logo should pry off with a screwdriver, and there will be a screw underneath that, when loosened, allows the knob to pull off

[@jeannekaake7798]

@@FixEverythingYourself thanks. I started with a razor blade knife and was able to get it off after that with a screwdriver.

[@jakewalker6938]

All I did was break the handle off, but these have the shame anatomy. Do I just buy a new extension?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Jake, are you referring to the hot/cold handles? You should be able to buy new ones at Lowe's and easily install them.

[@jakewalker6938]

Yeah I kinda worded this like shit, basically I broke two of three handles, one controlled shower to bath, and the other controlled the hot water. I saw this video and it was the same knobs and same looking valves.

[@jjazz44]

This was a great help, thank you! Replaced the washer and spring on the hot water side of my three-knob Delta shower faucet, and it seems to work for a few uses before (I think) the rubber washer got caught or unseated by the turning cartridge. Then it would only take a few turns of the knob back and forth before the water was running full blast no matter what position the knob was in. I've repeated this a couple of times with a new washer/spring, and it always fails after a few uses. Any thoughts?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Hmmm, that's odd. Perhaps the spring is reversed? It has a conical shape but not sure why that would cause a problem. If you didn't replace the cartridge, there could be residue on the surface that contacts the rubber seal that's causing a problem. May want to replace the cartridges.

[@jjazz44]

@@FixEverythingYourself Thanks! When I took out the cartridge this time, the washer was partially wedged in the open side, so maybe I wasn't pushing it in far enough and it was getting caught when the handle turned? I installed a new washer and spring again and made sure they were as far into the hole as they could go. So far so good!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad to hear it. Sometimes, weird stuff happens and you just have to take something apart and start over. Hopefully, you fixed it for good!

[@audreyhillisabit5377]

Still leaks after replacing seat out the faucet it leaks when handle turned off

[@jscottfilmsmiscellaneoused550]

You saved me dude! Thanks so much!!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great!

[@marcydavis3493]

So I finally got everything back in place and it's still leaking...any suggestions?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

It's hard to know without seeing your installation but typically it's the rubber seals AND the back of the cartridge that need to be smooth/new to prevent leaks. If you only replaced the seals, it's possible that the back of the cartridge isn't smooth and is allowing water to get by (and leak). If you didn't replace the cartridge and it's leaking, I recommend that as the next step.

[@marcydavis3493]

@@FixEverythingYourself thanks. I didnt' smooth anything, I was just happy to get the seat set back in place lol. I think this is out of my expertise area so i'll leave it to the expert. Thanks for the reply. :-)

[@marcydavis3493]

@@FixEverythingYourself any suggestions on why the spout would continue to leak after I turn off the water to the tub?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Sorry, nothing besides the suggestions I made the other day.

[@marcydavis3493]

@@FixEverythingYourself Thanks! What do I use to smooth that piece of pipe? Sorry, I am not handy at all and I usually don't try to repair things myself. Lol

[@anasuarez2694]

Thank you sent to my mom because she couldn’t figure it out , gunna see if she finally is able to fix it now lol

[@FixEverythingYourself]

If your Mom is a little bit handy, she'll be able to do it.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

The hardest part of this job, which you don't show (because your elbow or shoulder is in the way) is trying to get the spring and rubber piece in there! Otherwise, good video.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Yeah, that's definitely a tricky part of the process. But you must've figured it out, so good job!

[@CharlieBoysMommy]

Agree, it was the most difficult part! Persistence paid off.

[@dennywoodford3537]

@@FixEverythingYourselfim a bored retired plumber, stick the seat and spring over a bic stick pen or a fat round carpenters pencil, hold in place with a long skinny screwdriver and remove pencil … a thin layer of plumbers grease helps hold it in place too

[@kylerpatterson6630]

How do you get the spring and seal back in? Obviously not an easy chore.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I used a long screwdriver, put the spring and seal on the shaft, stick the screwdriver in the hole, then pushed the spring and seal into the hole. The screwdriver keeps them from falling while you locate the hole.

[@kylerpatterson6630]

Isotopes yeah I tried that but I couldn’t get it in. Nonstop frustration with this project lol

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Kyler, do you have the spring turned in the right direction? One end is wider than the other and the wide end goes in first. Maybe that's not the issue but the only other thing I can think of.

[@kylerpatterson6630]

Isotopes yes I do. I’m having trouble getting the seat to go in.

[@michaelsalcido3736]

Kyler Patterson - So Kyler, did you ever get the seal and spring in? Curious. If so, how?

[@diegoshelbyfarms9791]

Thanks so much for this video.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

YW 👍

[@joetay8817]

Thank you. Only thing you could do better would be show the direction of the rubber seal/washer part. I figured it out but a close up view at times would help future videos. Thanks again. (I'm a helicopter mechanic... not a plumber. Lol)

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks, Josiah. Glad the video helped and I appreciate your feedback!

[@mrarriola9439]

I did the exactly way you did it and still leaking Even tryed with a new cartridge

[@CharlieBoysMommy]

Thanks, just the information I needed.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great!

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Thanks!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

YW!

[@azultransport6590]

Thanks. Got my leak fixed

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome!

[@paulnees7835]

This video was perfect...but unfortunately I was just not able to get it to work

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Dang...

[@nornitz16]

Do you have an email that I can contact with a question for you?

[@ig16]

Thank you, it worked

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad to hear it!

[@generyan2332]

He didn't show how the seals work or fit in. It's not helping me

[@paulabarrett4194]

Thx 4 sharing

[@FixEverythingYourself]

👍🙂

[@franciscoleonfranciscoleon4172]

thank you soo much for you video

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You're welcome!

[@samwasthebest6633]

Thank you.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

YW!

[@DarrellWheeler]

The s3s in

[@Verusfemina]

Thank you!!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

🙂👍

[@kirklawson2218]

Worked. Thanks.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great. Feels good to fix these kinds of nuisances around the house.

[@nathanarmstrong6630]

Great video. Thanks.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks, Nathan! Glad it helped!