How To Fix A Leaking or Dripping Shower Head or Bathtub Faucet

[@momowang-naples]

I’m a girl with zero experience but I watched this video and j fixed my leaking problem 🎉 thank you for being a great teacher!

[@thetigerman]

You go girl!!!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yes, way to go! I am glad I was able to help you with this. Hope you feel encouraged and ready to take on the next project.

[@summbart5394]

Good to know you fixed your leaking problem through this video. 😂

[@Cfass1]

God bless you sir for making this to help everyone. Taking your own time and asking nothing in return. We need more people like you in this earth.

[@rawimpact]

What does gender have to do with anything? Are you assuming a boy is suppose to be better? Sexist much?

[@Kathleen-b4e]

I watched several videos on this before I watched yours. It was the first one that I could see what was happening. And believe it or not, you were the first one that told me I had to turn off the water supply before changing the mechanism. Thank you for doing such a great job.

[@aaronucsd]

Two things I would suggest. One is the pin, for most people might not be as easy to take out and put back. So it might be helpful to tie a thread around it to make sure you don't accidentally let it fall inside the walls. Second, it could help before putting the plate back to turn the water on to make sure nothing is leaking before trying to seal and put everything back at that point.

[@aaronucsd]

@23chnge I heard in another similar video someome suggested it because he lost one behind the wall and had to go buy a new one.

[@pabloginarios1751]

Nice I used your idea

[@joewoodard9215]

Very good suggestion 8:16

[@Chanmantroop10]

The turning on the water to check for leaks before reinstalling everything is a must! Especially with these setups where the valve is behind the wall and leaks will drip behind the wall. Some modern cartridges have the connection nut further out and any drips will drip into the bathtub/shower.

[@jorcole68]

lost my pin many times trying to get it in, but luckily for me, I have access from closet to back of tub. Never thought of tying a string. Great idea for those with no access.

[@cmaxim23]

the handy man quoted me 900$ to replace the whole hub and cutting into the dry wall from the other room. Thank you for saving me money.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Holy smokes! Glad this was able to help you out of that! Thanks for the feedback.

[@okayyyy8028]

900????? get out of here

[@sarahbradford6844]

My husband watched and learned how to fix our leak of bathtub faucet. Thank you Adam!! Blessings to you from us!!

[@matthewmcleod7064]

I have been dealing with a plumbing installation nightmare and this is the first time in months that I've felt that there's a glimmer of hope. Thanks man

[@joelg2667]

I'm a person who is constantly training laboratory personnel, and you have a gift for teaching, sir. Thank you so much for making this so easy to follow and learn! To quote Albert Einstein: "If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself." You've made it so rudimentary and explainable that even a dummy like me when it comes to plumbing can understand it!

[@pitchayapajingjit5212]

I’ve watched several videos on how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet and your video was the most helpful, so thank you.

[@Francesca123421]

Very nice video. Straightforward & seemed simple enough. Only problem when I got to removing the old cartridge I tried the channellock tool as well as the cartridge remover tool combined with channellock. Our cartridge was super jammed into the valve. Not wanting to cause any damage to the pipes, I admitted defeat & called a plumber to finish the job. I just want people to be aware that things may not be as easy as they appear in videos. And obviously the video looks like it was made with all new parts, not a screw that has some soap scum build-up and a plate and cartridge that have been in use for ten years or however long, and won’t come out as easily as brand new parts. Even the plumber struggled to get it out & the plastic on the cartridge was breaking off in the process. Thanks for the video. It did seem simple enough. I do believe if the cartridge was not jammed in so tightly I could’ve done it all by myself.

[@thomasleary3124]

Thanks for posting this video. I have to agree with the other comments that this is the most succinct DIY video I've seen, and can't imagine why anyone would have given it a thumbs down! Thanks for giving me the confidence to tackle this without calling a plumber!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Hey Thomas, thank you very much for your kind words. I do try to be as detailed as possible without adding more than is needed. Otherwise, I would have a very long video haha. You can definitely handle it! Save that money. Thank you again for the feedback. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot them to me.

[@virgilhemphill9329]

I agree. Thank you for the vid.

[@reggaerock]

The only thumbs downs are his competition being jealous

[@kingalphadogg]

Paid plumbers hated this for obvious reasons, lol 😂👍🏾 Great informative video!!

[@hanstollo]

Helped my family and I out as well. Was just about ready to call a plumber but you generously sharing your knowledge saved me a lot of time and money today. Thank you, thank you!

[@taratalbert9557]

Great video! The drip finally forced me to get the cartridge...your video helped me believe I could do it. Now, no more dripping! THANK YOU for saving us money!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You're welcome! Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@SavageLizard]

Thanks for this video, just changed out my cartridge! The old one was stubborn and stuck, another video suggested running a hair dryer on it for 5-10 minutes, that helped me get it out.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Glad you were able to fix it yourself. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@sumitadlakha-jz8bb]

That's a great video, perfectly explains the entire procedure to dissemble, replace and assemble the entire fixture. We're quite fed up of the water dripping off our showerhead from last few days. Definitely going to try the instructions tomorrow, you really give me huge hopes now.

[@TimTkachyk]

I did it! Thank you!! I struggled for an hour to get the old cartridge out. And once it was out I could see why. The rubber had disintegrated and jammed the unit from the inside. Even with the tool it was brutal to remove. But once the freshly lubed replacement was installed it worked perfectly. Thank you!!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Love to hear it! That is very common with the seal. Sometimes, persistence is the key. Thank you very much for the feedback!

[@ev6969]

would you mind sharing any tips for removing it? i’m looking into replacing mine on my own and with my luck i’ll have the same struggle as you but i’m not very handy so I might get discouraged if it’s difficult

[@TimTkachyk]

@Evelyn Lugo I honestly don’t have any real technical tips, but what I can confidently say is that you simply must persevere once you get started! I was very reluctant to take this task on, because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to figure it out, or complete it correctly. I generally have pretty low confidence in my own abilities, so maybe we’re similar in that way? I was very worried that once I shut off our water line, and started the process I wouldn’t be able to finish, and thus we’d have no water in the house. So really, with all that pressure on myself and the situation, it forced me to be extremely determined to succeed. My cartridge was EXTREMELY stuck, with bits of rubber jammed far inside the pipe. I had to pull at it and work it out over the course of over an hour. It was exhausting. However once this was accomplished the replacement was SO easy to install. Please also keep in mind: Yours may possibly not be nearly as stuck as mine was!

[@ccatdaddy64]

For the people who struggled getting that piece out. Next time, bring vinegar to a boil, and pour that into an industrial sprayer that can take the heat. I recommend wearing dishwashing gloves, eye protection and a mask. Or, put the vinegar in a container and brush it on. Keep it wet with vinegar for about 5 minutes. It works.

[@Francesca123421]

@@ccatdaddy64 I wish I had read all the comments before starting this. My cartridge was so jammed and I struggled so much that I finally called a plumber to finish it. I just didn’t feel my son or I had the strength to get it out and I didn’t want to risk damaging the pipes in the process. Wish I’d have seen this sooner. Thanks for the tip.

[@jorcole68]

This video was super helpful. I did have to go rent the tool to remove the old cartridge and it was still difficult to remove. Lots of breaks, muscle and Perseverance got me through. Also had trouble getting the clip in, but found that if i tried pushing the cartridge in more, even though it was tight, helped with getting the pin in. Finally I was over the worst of it. All in all, as a female, I was proud of not giving in to call a plumber. A new skill under my belt thanks to this super informative video. Thank you for your thorough lesson in plumbing.

[@sandyb2584]

Today, Fourth of July, I found myself with a significant dripping shower head. Thank God, I found your video. It was soooo helpful and literally matched my set up I had in my shower. My brother in laws and I were able to remove and replace the cartridge in no time flat. I cannot even imagine the cost a plumber would have charged me for an emergency, holiday repair. Thank you for the excellent step by step instructions and saving me so much money when we all need all the savings wherever possible these days. You’re the best!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yeah that would have probably been a nice bill. Really glad to hear it was able to help! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@AD-uv4qb]

Thank you! I completed the job! Removing the old cartridge was no easy feat, but with a little pushing, pulling, wiggling, and a lot of patience, I got it out. The rest was very straightforward. As presented in the video, I do recommend applying the silicone gel on the new cartridge. It slides in much easier.

[@hannahcrossett3415]

This is awesome! I'm a new homeowner who has a lot to learn. Thanks to this video, now I just need to learn how to turn off the water. :)

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I am really glad to hear that you found it helpful! There is a lot to learn along the way but we all start somewhere. Thanks a lot for the feedback and congratulations on the house!

[@charlottekinney698]

Thank you soooo much for your video. I’m a single mom and was able to quickly fix my kids shower without a call to the plumber!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! Glad to hear I was able to help and you are able to wash the kiddos easier again. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@acquavelvet1]

Another woman here, what a great and easy way to explain. I am running out to HD to get the pieces and get the work done! Thank you so much!

[@identicaltwins1973]

This is by far the best video I’ve seen. You explained, and showed it so well. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@steveoleson4879]

Just did my first tub repair after watching your video. Thank you for the simple instructions. Just saved a bunch of money!

[@annazak1751]

I absolutely love your video! Thank you for explaining it so perfectly. I'm tired dealing with our dripping faucet. I bought everything needed, and now all I need is to change it.

[@cmcer1995]

Will be doing this replacement this weekend. Found it for $20.00 on Amazon compared to Lowes for $54.00. Thanks for the instructional video.

[@jcenmiami]

Thanks for the video. I definitely needed the optional cartridge puller. I used the Ace Hardware brand one and it worked. It was affordable and I couldn't wait for Amazon. No more drip. Again thank you.

[@manofGod28]

Thanks for your videos, they are very helpful for the 99% of us who have no plumbing experience. 😊

[@katrinaparnell6529]

I haven't attempted to change my cartridge yet, but I am using this video. He's very detailed when explaining each step. Wish me luck! Thank you for taking the time out to make this video!

[@jacintorodriguez679]

I watched many videos in order to fix a water leak coming from the tub spout that consequently came from the tub faucet. I feel confident with this video to start fixing it. I'll let you know how it went when I am done. Thank you.

[@modmate2010]

Exactly what is going on with my 20 year old shower faucet. Thank you. I have a Delta and plan to take it apart and go to Lowes.

[@alcarey8084]

Thanks for answering my only question first. Many other videos don't tell you to TURN OFF THE WATER FIRST!!! That key point completed my KZbin certification in shower repair. Thank you!

[@liltle_loaf]

Thank you for this. I ended up having to use the cartridge tool for removal. It was not budging. I found it hard to take the pin out as well since it lines up perfectly with the tile. Putting it back in was also fairly difficult. I love the clear instructions and again thank you for the step by step process. This resolved my leaky shower faucet! :)

[@lenoreneal379]

Thank you! That faucet was so annoying! I now feel confident enough to stop the drip. Thank you.

[@NewportScorpio]

Just what I was looking for. And the only one that mentioned turning the water off first.😅 Great!

[@lindamuller1304]

Thank you for a thorough explanation. I wouldn’t have known to turn off the water or put a towel to catch any screws that I could’ve dropped. Thank you!

[@Karen-i8q]

Great video! Easy to follow & understand! We had much difficulty removing our cartridge (it’s really old!), so we ended up purchasing the removal tool. (we KZbind that video too) It was very helpful, but unfortunately it did not remove the outer plastic on the old cartridge…it’s still stuck in the pipe. Next problem to solve! But we’re learning & this video was amazingly helpful!!

[@pamelajohnson8163]

Thanks! Now I feel confident in fixing my dripping shower all by myself.

[@rosabray4708]

Your video on repairing a leaky faucet helped me tremendously, I can do it myself!! Thank you so much,

[@twilightstar1895]

Great instruction. Thanks for showing every little step in detail .

[@gloryB-3]

Like the sequence of instructions: starting with what tools we will need. Thanks.

[@teddyknight4762]

Your great. You know what Jim Carrey said to Lauren Holly. "I Like You, I Like You A lot"!! I'm gonna get rid of my worm farm and become a handyman thanks to you.

[@warreneng4139]

I watched a few videos and this was the best one - nice to know I don't have to buy the valve remover. Thanks!

[@DRRay-zj9mh]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this video! Followed it to a T and it worked perfectly. I was shocked how easily the handle turned with the new cartridge. Again, thank you!!!

[@JennyZinaTavares]

My faucet started leaking last night and there are nooooo plumbers available in my city this morning. This video makes me think I can do this myself. Thank you!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! I think you can get it 🙂. Thank you for the feedback!

[@k-mac5511]

did you do it yourself? How’d it go?

[@JennyZinaTavares]

@@k-mac5511 no, of course it wasn't as easy for me. My neighbor did it after I bought the parts.

[@jasonglashower4466]

Super helpful. Thanks. Searched high and low for lubricant but turns out it was included at lowes. $54 for the part... crazy!

[@arichardson061]

This is a fantastic video! However, I have one additional thing to add. Lol! I had to fix this same issue in my daughters bathroom about 6 months ago. I never saw your video back then but wish I did since it's more detailed than the ones I watched. I was successful fixing the shower but what I never heard anyone suggest in the videos was when turning the water back on to make sure to turn another faucet on to prevent pressure. It caused our hot water heater to take the force and began leaking from the inside. I was told by the plumber that replaced our hot water heater that's what caused it. I hope he was being honest with me. Lol

[@blancatorres4848]

Perfect instructional video! Thanks for being so detailed, I am confident an easy fix for a leaky shower faucet is on its way🚿

[@LoccNessMonster]

The best and most informative D.I.Y. video I've watched.😊 You just gained a new subscriber 👏🏾.

[@briandeyoung7644]

Fantastic. Easy, quick and no plumber. Thank you.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@johnkevin2005]

Thanks for the tips, I'm going to try this and I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks

[@keithsturcken1716]

excellent video. After old cartridge is removed directions told me to clean out valve housing with CLR. Also, be patient if dripping doesn't immediately stop.

[@dianahardy5922]

This is one of the best and thorough videos on repairing the leak. Very helpful and informative. Thanks.New subscriber!😄

[@damongilliam2077]

Thanks for the video! I was able to do this repair on my own and saved a lot of money! Thanks!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

[@mariasan7876]

This video is a gem! 💎 this helped me and my son fixed the leak from our shower!

[@christinafernandez4989]

Great video! Very well explained instructions. It made it very easy for me to replace the cartridge. Thank you!

[@jimilahwilliamson-snead4977]

Just saved us $250 with a plumber and it took you less than 15 minutes....more videos please💞👍 TY

[@johnpicard4909]

Best explanation I’ve seen yet. Thank you.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Hey John, you are welcome, I am glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback.

[@jessican1267]

I seem to start all of my projects understanding what to do, and then still manage to do them incorrectly and make the problem worse. I haven't tried this fix just yet, but I've watched your video twice studying what I need to do. Now to just work up the courage!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Haha we all run into that from time to time. Some of my best learning has come from messing up. You can do it!

[@kennethsandler7190]

I've had the same experience with trying to fix toilet some months ago, caused a slight leak & eventually replaced the toilet . . . now, on this leaking shower head issue, I can't seem to get the shower faucet handle off with the hex/Allen wrench. I'll try again -- may my DIY skills show themselves, for a change!

[@sarahlilly646]

Oh I'm with you. Working up the courage to attempt this project. Just tried replacing smoke detectors today. Watched a zillion video's. Can't get one of the new ones to quit beeping so now just don't have a smoke detector in that room. Wondering if I really wanna tackle this next project. I can just never do dyi stuff no matter how much I try.

[@toddandrews5439]

Great video. Nice job of step by step process for us "non-experts".

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@chrishood1007]

Absolutely fantastic, very much appreciated. I was able to handle this with zero issues

[@jenncliftwells8285]

Finally trying this. Thank you for the clear instructions.

[@valeriejones7146]

Thank you for this video, I fixed my handle after asking several people.

[@CreepyUncleIdjit]

This is definitely helpful, can't wait to give it a shot! Sadly my HOA requires me to give two days notice before shutting off the water, since it's all shared

[@bowlermacdaddy22]

Nicely done brother! Great video. Even though I don't have the same faucet, you just showed me that anyone can do it! Thank you!

[@lisaferguson3210]

Thank you this was helping, I suggest tying a string to the clip so u don't have to replace it. Also I stripped 1 of the screws, liquid grip was a super easy fix

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I am glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback Lisa!

[@liloutlaw]

Thanks to your video, I successfully did this! You made it easy to understand and I just followed your lead. Thank you so much!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Really glad to hear it helped. Thanks a lot for the feedback Jeff!

[@Canosa612]

Excellent instructional video. Just what I was looking for. Well done. Thank you!!!!!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it! Thank you for the feedback!

[@tonyr3485]

This video helped me out the most. My cartridge was cemented (not literally). I needed to use the cartridge remover which I recommend.

[@georgeresburg5809]

That worked! Thought i needed the tool but with a wiggle and a tug it came right out! Greased and insralled the new one! Works much easier and no drip!

[@lodown830]

Very helpful and it's gonna help me save so much money. We got an estimate for the job and it was up to around $1000. Smh. So thank you very much for the video.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

$1000?!?! What were they going to install? A gold valve? lol

[@paporosa2504]

I’m gonna try to fix mine by myself. I’m feeling confident after I watched your video. Thanks!! 🙏🏻

[@gloryB-3]

Good instructions. I guess too we would have to find out what type of cartridge we have, and if putting the pieces back together would be different. I guess also there instructions on the new cartridge. Also, it may be only certain parts on the cartridge that need replacing and not the whole cartridge itself. I saw another video where she replaced the springs with their covers and the O rings only, but did make mention of changing the whole cartridge if needed.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yes that is true, it may or may not fix the leaking issue by replacing those parts. I don't know if the person you are referring to also acknowledges that the cartridge oftentimes at that point is also going bad. It would be impossible to say how much more time you might get out of the cartridge itself before replacing it as over time it is going bad itself and is often noticed by more resistance when turning the handle. With a new cartridge it spins very freely. Just something to keep in mind. Thanks a lot for all of the feedback!

[@6ixGuy]

Thanks for the video worked like a charm. Although getting the cartridge out was difficult for me, I had to buy the puller. Much appreciated.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Really glad to hear you liked it. Sometimes they can be really stuck in there. Thanks a lot for the feedback Kyle!

[@saundrabadger8949]

Thank you so much! I found it to be much more difficult than it looked but got it done thanks to you! It cost me $70 for the cartridge silicone and the tool to loosen the cartridge. That seems so expensive considering you could buy a new shower head and faucet fixture for $149.

[@brentdhedrick]

It is the cartridge causing the leak, either way requires replacing it. A new handle and shower head will not seal the leaky cartridge

[@djpacoelfuerte9531]

You need to Break the Wall to replace everything

[@love81457]

Thank you! This was a great instruction I wan into an issue trying to pull out the old cartridge, had to call a friend but Did not have to call a plumber! Mary

[@andreihrusca]

Thanks for your help with this. U followed your video step by step as I was doing it and it turned out great. Appreciate the help!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ImpatientGardenerOhio]

I followed your video to the letter and it was fairly easy. Loved the visuals and explanation. The only two issues was that it was harder to insert the cartridge than i thought. And then i put the black doohickey in the wrong way so the handle to off position was on and the middle was off🤦‍♂️

[@bhartichauhan1815]

The repair serviceman at my apartment just burst open the tap without shutting water off with my entire building leaking water upto the garage and leaving the shower head dripping. I'm so glad to come to this video and see the right instructions. It's been a mess to deal with the situation.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Yikes! Hope it got fixed!

[@josiahandkimberlygulick3618]

This was so well explained and clearly shown. Thank you so so much!!!

[@maureengarry]

Thank you for this video! I am a DIY single woman and anytime I can do a job without calling a pro I am very grateful!

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! Happy to be able to help! Thanks for the feedback Maureen!

[@HUMMINGBIRDNIQUE]

Thank you! I started off watching a Home Depot video turned out to be just what I needed. Way more helpful! :-)

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@rosepyle824]

Just found your videos very helpful on a wide range of home how to’s thank you.

[@thekid4698]

I watched a few videos on how to replace the cartridge you one of the few that said turn the water off and plug up the drain so you don't lose the screws good video

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@pacurn63]

Very helpful. Didn’t talk too fast , and very clear directions.. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@HowToHomeDIY]

I am glad to hear that you found it helpful. Thank you very much for the feedback Debra!

[@Smcquoid12345]

Excellent video. Straightforward well done

[@jas6110]

Great video and very informative. I will have to put to use now since I have shower head leaking. Thanks for making the video.

[@Legoskeleton2000]

Thank you so much for the extremely helpful video really saved me a lot of hassle.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome! Really glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@mayapapaya77]

How do you know which cartridge to use all i can see is mine says delta and it’s a single handle. I’m assuming i stick with the same brand. This video is the best so far with being so precise and taking you through all the steps ty!

[@rabbit1769]

Thank you! Only cost me $53. My old cartridge was almost like Excalibur though. Otherwise this was easy to follow and do myself.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

Awesome! Yeah after things have worn down they can be a bit of a pain to remove. Glad you were able to get it all done though! Thanks for the feedback Alan!

[@miemiesheep]

We just fixed our faucet!! It’s exactly like what you showed in the video. The clip was the hardest part but we managed it. Now the handle turns nicely smoothly and can shut completely! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Your video was so clean and neat and no bs and straight to the point. Thank you!!

[@banderson5676]

Nice. It's not the same Moen faucet that I have, but mine is still the same guts. Thank you so much!

[@EyalNovotny]

This was excellent. Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@suemac4121]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. I really appreciate it!! And thanks for providing the links - to bypass hours up and down the aisles of HD!

[@leonyharbrough2568]

Appreciate you taking time out of your day for this video...super helpful and made my life easier, so yea Appreciate ya brotha!

[@fl6703]

Excellent video tutorial. I was 5 mins from calling a plumber when I saw your video. Got my tools and did myself. Thank you!!!👍👍👍👏👏

[@NukkaLips]

Thank you for the help on this. I can't believe that stupid part cost me $60 but hey, at least it fixed it

[@Elmm1914]

Thank you for your easy how to do videos. Pretty simple . Good job.

[@HowToHomeDIY]

You are very welcome. I am glad you are liking them! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@emersondiaz3807]

Thank you for saving me from a headache

[@jkastan5]

Such an informative and easy to follow video! Thank you so much!

[@musicjazzvez]

I have that problem i need to follow your instruction. Thank you for sharing!