How to fix a leaky dripping Delta faucet

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There are a few different style faucets, if yours looks like this one, chances are you'll be able to fix it using this video. You'll need a wrench and possibly a tool to remove your faucet handle. Good luck and remember to turn off your water if you take off the valve.

[@quiet4499]

Thanks! Perfect video. Mom's faucet drip is GONE in under 5 minutes. She's thrilled and so am I. One of the best DIY repair videos I have viewed!

[@sketchy9008]

I have done this like 10 times since buying my house and Everytime I forget what to do. please never delete this video

[@cathihiggins3894]

AMEN TO THAT!!

[@lizm1597]

Andrew, Your video was made 8yrs ago and still come in handy today. Was able to fix my mother's leak. Thank you!

[@blueribb99]

Just did this repair this morning. Two cartridges, 2 rubber seats and springs and a tube of silicone grease (optional). Total was around $40 at Home Depot. Mine was leaking under both handles. I may have been able to just tighten the large nuts but I decided to do a complete repair. Good for another 10 years (fingers crossed).

[@catgrin]

Very helpful video! Here are a few tips/tricks that can help first-timers. ---- (1) When buying supplies for this project, it can be very helpful to take a photo of your faucet with you to the hardware store. ---- (2) The valve can be quite tight to remove! To help loosen it, you can gently push up under the edges of the valve with a SMALL FLAT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER (think computer kit sizing). Don't force the driver in (it'll bend or tear the plastic). Move it around the valve base to loosen all sides. At the same time, you can use your other hand to pull up on the valve. With some patience, it should come loose. ---- (3) The "o-ring" you mentioned as "secured to the base" is called a "seat" - and this is often the source of drips. It's sold as a set with a spring that sits underneath it. If you're shopping for them at a hardware store, you'll ask for SEATS AND SPRINGS. If that's the source of the drip, you want to replace both the seat and spring at the same time. You'll need NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS to pull both parts out of the recess they sit in. To replace them, place the spring - small end up!!! - down in the well, then use your pliers again to hold the seat so you can place onto the spring. To push the seat into place, you can use a couple of q-tips or the eraser end of a pencil. Don't use your pliers to put force it - you may damage the rubber seat.

[@stanb8987]

I put the parts in a plastic bag and took them to the hardware store. I pulled them out and without even examining them the helpful clerk recognized it as Delta hardware. The valve was a bit hard to get off. I ended up just using pliers on the stem at the top and that did the trick. I stuck an Allen wrench into the seats and springs instead of needle-nose pliers - an auto mechanic stole my needle-nose pliers out of my car and I don't have one anymore. Needle-nose would probably work better, but even a narrow screwdriver would probably work. Good tip on which way to orient the spring - Delta should have included a diagram with their replacement parts. I had to do an image search on the internet to figure that out.

[@fpczyz]

..........important "To replace them, place the spring - small end up!!!

[@andrew119]

This video along with this comment helped me to fix my bathroom faucet today. My issue ended up being the seat and spring. Once I replaced those the drip stopped.

[@detroitskate1]

THANK YOU! I actually popped the o-ring (I guess that's what it was) out by mistake. put it back in reassembled and "magically " no leak! thank you for this short to the point video. you saved me a lot of money b/c I was on my way to buy a new faucet.

[@katieobbink4612]

Thank you SO much! I felt that I had the basics down of what to expect when I took the bathroom faucet apart, but mine didn't look ANYTHING like the faucet in another video. You did a great job explaining what to look for, and what to pull off and what to unscrew and so on. Took the pieces to the hardware store and got just what I needed. I DID find out the hard way that there is a left-hand faucet handle and a right-hand faucet handle, so it's REALLY important to keep track of what came from where.

[@stanb8987]

Better than the video on Delta's site, which was longer and only had a single faucet instead of two like yours and mine. I made a couple of dumb mistakes due to being a novice at this. 1: After I replaced the seat and spring and put the valve back in I decided to see if the dripping had been solved by what I did before putting the handle back on. I turned the water back on and watched for a few seconds, observing no drips. Hooray, I thought! That did it, and just then hilarity ensued. A geyser erupted shooting the valve, spring and everything flying. The water reached the lights above the mirror and I tried to turn them off as I also tried to turn off the water again at the same time....not possible and I was afraid I would blow a fuse with all that water on the light fixture so I hit the lights, turned off the water and tried to salvage some mail that had been laying on the counter. Yeah, notice how I didn't say I put the bolt back on before trying that? It dawned on me that it wasn't just for the handle, it held the valve in place too. I'm laughing about it now, but the rugs in that bathroom are still drying. If the lights had been on long enough to be hot I can imagine the bulbs bursting, but at least that didn't happen. 2: I had a second sink with the same problem and I already had the hot water turned off and the handle and bolt off. I decided to take a break and brush my teeth before finishing that job. I felt sure it would be okay to run the cold water while the hot water was turned off even though the bolt was off. WRONG! Even though the hot water was turned off , the cold water came out of the tap and the valve for the hot water - not so much a geyser as a spray and I just had to turn the cold faucet off, but more hilarity. Some may call those naive, novice, noob or stupid mistakes, but I consider it a learning experience. Also, if it's a Delta faucet and you need an Allen wrench, don't even bother trying your metric set - at least if you're in the US. I sometimes wonder why I have both English and metric tools - this is why!

[@BerkshireHS.FL.RealtyGuy]

Excellent! Quick change out- According to the Lowe's guy - if it is a Delta Faucet - there is a lifetime warranty on the original. You have to call them first. It doesn't help if it is already leaking and you need to replace it before they can ship one.

[@annkristindalton9644]

short, concise, clear, and to the point. Excellent. Thank you!

[@Meliasnusrey]

Same as below. Thank you. This was very helpful and it WORKED! I replaced the seat and spring in the base on 2 of my 3 leaky sinks about $2.00 per sink. Going to pick up the parts for the last sink. Thanks Again

[@marypenzer3261]

Thank you. This was very helpful and it WORKED! I replaced the seat and spring in the base for about $3.50.

[@stevena.2306]

very helpful, have 20 year old faucet, tightening the nut helped a lot, still dripping but only after use then stops, will get replacement parts if picks up again

[@ronmontoya9593]

Well done video. Changed both valves out within 15 minutes, even with a placement error. Straight to the point. Thank you!!

[@koisneurotypical]

Thank you for mentioning that you may need to apply some pressure when reinstalling the new cartridge. It wasn’t going in, and the water pressure, even when turned off, was making some leftover water shoot back up (thereby displacing the seat and spring). It was harder than I thought, and i am not 💯 i fixed it, but i just wanted to thank you for mentioning the pressure thing… when i applied pressure, it finally clicked in. Many thanks! 😊

[@kretonslovechild7999]

A couple of more helpful hints: Delta faucets like this typically take a 3/32" hex wrench to remove the handle set screws. Also, if you're replacing the rubber or ceramic seat and spring make sure the narrow end of the spring is inserted into the rubber or ceramic seat. Then reseat them with the spring down.

[@jordanf8326]

Make your own video, loser.

[@CryptoData]

Thanks! I was wondering what size wrench to use

[@rekhachandak]

I'm not able to unscrew using 3/32" Any suggestion on how to remove screw?

[@mightymouse151]

Thanks Andrew, I used a 3/32 allen wrench and then tighted the large nut.

[@wideslammer]

Helpful video. Thanks for posting. My plumbing skills are pretty limited so your assistance is appreciated. I'll have to look at your channel and see what other kinds of good advice you might have for me.

[@chowe5921]

Thank you. This was very helpful to get me started, but please add more detail about the seat and spring in the base for those of us who know NOTHING. With the advice of the Menard's guy, the repair cost me a dollar (for seat and spring) instead of $13 (cost of the stem). The problem was with that rubber seat you see at the bottom of the water.

[@lorettodurazo7743]

It was just the when you said to line up the post,it was off line. So helpful. Save me time and money. Thank you !

[@dsmith555]

Great VIdeo. Quick and too the point without the minutes of useless babbling that most youtube videos have at the beginning. Thank you.

[@rtyates52]

Simple and concise. All I needed to know to repair my faucet. Great repair video.

[@tworthingtonii]

Thanks so much for this. I didn't even know where to start and you made it very easy. I had to replace the guts and the little spring and gasket. $15 and 10 minutes of my time. Thanks again.

[@LowerWestSideStudio]

By 1:48 I had my leaky faucet fixed. Thanks for this excellent, to-the-point video

[@mcv7376]

Thanks for the clear, concise instructions. I was afraid to remove cartridge until I saw the method on your video. Was going to call plumber but instead, took it apart, cleaned it and re-assembled as you described. DRIP GONE!! Many thanks.

[@MrMefirst11]

thanks for a short and informative video, what about the seat and spring?

[@chemistryguy]

Don't have a delta, but you solved my problem in 40 seconds. Thanks!

[@mylesclark3136]

Do you use a flat head screw driver to take the handle off or a Phillips thanks for your help!

[@gustavosh.5147]

I did exactly what is explained in this video except, i messed up on the lever orientation. Then no matter how i rotate the cartridge after that, the water kept running and i couldn't turn it off. I wonder if it's the ceramic seats and spring underneath.

[@gregorywatkins3350]

Thanks. I fixed two faucets with ur video. Thanks a million!!!👍🏽

[@gusmotodude]

Straight and to the point. Helped me fix my leaky faucet!!!

[@maconcc]

Hi there, Thanks for the video! But I still have a question that needs your advice. I just replaced a new seats & springs for my Delta faucet. But why it is still dripping? Where did I do wrong? Thank you!!!!

[@layleharmon5954]

Same here

[@runasoneagility]

Great. Simple. Well explained. I forgot about the O ring below the mechanism. Thank You!

[@cubehire3653]

Good Video thank you. Did you guy's know that Delta faucet parts are guaranteed and sent to your home free by Delta? I was surprised and Delta provides good technical support over the phone. They did for me anyways, good luck.

[@stanb8987]

I did not know that - thanks. I procrastinated for so long in fixing 2 faucets that it would have been worth the wait for shipping. Instead I spent a little less than $5 on parts.

[@ev0wizard]

Thanks maybe i give them a call

[@terryadams6940]

Stan

[@nataliefrobertson]

I have this exact faucet and have had to repair this leak multiple times. Thank you for your helpful video. Also, is it common for other brands to leak as much as this Delta faucet does?

[@a8a999]

With this video and $3.15, I fixed the dripping problem! Thank you!

[@danr.graham9331]

Most of the time the washer develops a small area where the water seeps through. By simply removing the washer and lightly rubbing in on some fine sandpaper, the uneven area can be removed and the washer won't leak. Those washers and spring should cost around 29 cents. Not sure why stores charge at least $2.50 for one.

[@jojoheadshrinker24]

Dan R. Graham freight should be free shouldn't it?

[@thersten]

Joseph Draper yes, it should be free. Freight for 10k washers would be about 10 bucks. You must be a plumber 😂😂

[@judithatkinson1834]

Dan R. Graham m

[@lisaflores104]

Thanks...i didint know how to remove handle but got it done thanks to you. Leaky faucet fixed with just a lil tightening. 👍

[@lisel56]

Simple ... Precise .... short and informative. Well done, thanks for the info :)

[@rcarter236]

I have a similar faucet but Mine is leaking at the center base. Trying to find a guide on how to repair. Thx

[@moondoddler6345]

Nice video do you have one on a 3 pc delta shower faucet leak. I have a gasket at the end of the stem that needs replacing. got it done now cold water leaks and don't know where to get parts cause these were old new parts before store closed

[@lauraatton5435]

video helpful also took parts with to Home Depot no service help after talking to someone who said they would call someone from plumbing, eventually went to good old Ace Hardware AND OBTAINED SUPPLIES TO REPLACE.

[@stevenjohnson1041]

Need some help. When I go to loosen the nut that holds the cartridge in place the cartridge turns. How do I prevent this from happening?

[@leninpabiona8442]

same question as asim. what tool was used to remove the handle. an allen wrench? what type? or a phillips screw driver? what type?

[@mightymouse151]

try the 3/32 allen wrench

[@patriciamurray9324]

Have delta my cold water side drips how do you remove top plastic

[@mikemalone6103]

How about help identifying your cartridge # so that you don't go home trying to install something that just won't fit, even with a large hammer.

[@johncongson7976]

Thanks! Fixed my leak because of your video.

[@ev0wizard]

I just want to know how the spring goes with the rubber cap, i cant seem to get it inside the socket and water now is full on all the time.

[@marcmoretti2502]

As the Cars would say, this is just what I needed

[@stephancobb13]

i have a delta faucet, and water is leaking from both hot n cold handles (at the bottom) and it drips from the faucet as well. what needs to be replaced when this happen?

[@darrellsmith8542]

Excellent How To Video.... Pretty sure even my Cat can fix it now. 5-Stars Thank You !!

[@lynnen6411]

This video helped me repair my faucet leak. Thank you for this video.

[@conniemerikor]

Hi that is a great and helpful clip- but I am really confused, because my faucet still leaks.I put is back together and before I turned the feeds back on- its leaking!!?? Please help!!??

[@JKing-hm9fm]

Great video -- clear & easy to follow! Thank you!

[@vtown1364]

Going to give it a try. I have the same model.

[@slumdog621]

What happens if that screw at the side is stripped?

[@georg57garvy21]

Like your instructions. To the point and how to do it.

[@florwj]

short, sweet, to the point and right. Thank you.

[@timothydetiveaux4039]

Thanks, found the rubber seal was bad. Leak fixed!

[@nataliegagnon2885]

i need to know where to purchase that screwdriver (and what type is it). None of mine are small enough to remove the handle.

[@jolenevandenhaak6411]

I can't find a screw anywhere. Is there another way?

[@chasnr]

Not sure what I did, but, after replacing the gasket and reassembling the handle, when I turn back on the water, it starts to come out full force of the spout without turning on the water. It's in the off position.

[@dbcook672]

Straight up solved my problem right away

[@patrickriarchy6054]

I unscrewed the screw but my delta handle still wonr come off?.

[@misterjoe3]

Worked like a charm. Thanks very much for the assistance!!

[@steveedel7273]

Excellent presentation Did exactly as shown. All fixed and works perfectly. God bless and thanks

[@sarahstephens2816]

I did all that and felt very successful until I turned the water back on under the sink. The hot side still dripped now much faster and it’s leaking at the handle for the main hot water line too!!! Is this something I can handle myself or do I call a plumber??

[@okaythen001]

I got delta widespread faucet from 2006, the handle looks like yours any idea what's the size for the allen wrench? also is it the same size for shower head set? (got delta monitor 1400) thanks for the helpful vid (one leaks from space between handle bar and sink, what could be wrong?)

[@juarric9]

did you find out the size of the Allen wrench. I'm having the same problem.

[@okaythen001]

+juarric9 it's 3/32! good luck

[@juarric9]

+Okaythen001 cool, thanks

[@giovannistea7080]

Hi, is it metric or SAE? thanks

[@tonette6592]

Thank you for the refresher.Very clear, very helpful.

[@bohlly]

So I replaced the stem and when I turn the water on the water does not shut off?

[@bohlly]

the handle does not turn off the water?

[@leaolmsted4301]

what kind of screwdriver do you need?

[@auntieg794]

Thank you, Thank you! After an hour of frustration, you saved us!!!

[@kaylajohnson8408]

This was helpful but a little more information about the o ring would have been nice.

[@quin9878]

what model is this I have one just like it and its chrome...I just need to replace a handle> so I need the part number. Could anyone help?

[@bamapoppy]

No mention of the seat or spring which I have had to replace. Sometimes the either or both have worn out.

[@mrs.collinspalroom1991]

Having a problem getting the screw out of the handle...using a hex key. Any suggestions?

[@randovlogs7926]

Same here. Were you able to remove it?

[@NinjaFighter31]

my mom & I have handles similar to this but there is no screw in them to remove

[@tinabuckner4928]

We did all of this. It’s still 💧 dripping. Do have any suggestions. I would appreciate it. Great video.

[@marcyb2194]

I shut off the main water at the valve and it's still dripping. Is this normal?

[@nolaisaacson3649]

What if it still leaks after changing this part

[@hobbyglen7936]

Man! Thanks a billion for this (a million won't do in today's economy!) I didn't know about a washer below the valve and it was shot!

[@MrJ174]

Original issue was water dripping from the bottom of the handle. I replaced the cartridge, prongs and spring. Now I have a drip in the faucet… what gives?!?

[@evantgainus5459]

Springs? My faucets have no springs. Should they??

[@jeffreyfay7880]

what size allen wrench are u using? thanks

[@larrywright6679]

Why would it still leak after following those steps?

[@eyicelbazan6973]

My handle spent have a screwon it so how doi get it off

[@philipiano001]

Vice grips?

[@jacobh5150]

So I replaced both my cartridges and I still have the same slow drip. It might even seem a little faster now. What do I do now??

[@doylee469]

Jacob Hartle what did you end up doing, im in same boat

[@tat-is4of]

Replace the seat and spring

[@kensnee6884]

My faucet does not have an alan screw holding the handle down. Any suggestions? I can;t get the handle off.

[@ceeell5772]

Practical, short and informative. Thank you.

[@vivenciasministries9864]

Help…turn the handle but the water wont shut off - I think I forgot the direction of the stem

[@mfreda]

Hello David.. When I go to the Delta Website I dont see that particular model, who do I know I am getting the right part? Thanks

[@toolsofthetradehostedbyand1872]

Thanks for the video . . . easy to follow and solved the problem

[@howardmacneill3706]

Thank you this was very helpful. This says it is from Howard Macneill. but I'm his widow and i didn't have a clue. I had to watch it three times but I got it thanks again. Carmen Macneill

[@1mittenman]

Thanks this was a big help!

[@visanayoga383]

My exact faucet. Very helpful. Thanks

[@johnstewart2809]

I replaced mine as shown and the drip is gone however I now have very low water pressure on the hot side. I've taken off the aerator and checked it. That isn't the problem. There was absolutely no problem with pressure before I replaced the valve. I took the new one off and put the old (with drip) back on but the pressure is still not back to normal. I've shut the water off and turned back on numerous times. We could probably live with the low pressure but it's pretty darn aggravating. Any ideas?

[@Scott-eo7lj]

more than likely you dislodged some corrosion off in the hot side of your supply to the faucet when you were turning it on and off when replacing the cartridge. disconnect from your stop underneath your sink and inspect for a clog

[@knightjohnmichael]

Nice job on instructional video! Worked great!

[@percyclaycomb6094]

Makes it look easy & it works !

[@bunty9714]

Thanks Mr Andrew you solve my problem