How to Fix Leaking Bathtub Faucet

In this video I will show you how you can easily fix a Leaking bathtub faucet. There are two ways you can fix this issue.
1. Buy new cartridge and replace - you can call the manufacturer and get it for Free - Life time warranty
2. or buy rubber washer for less than $10 and replace it.
In this video I am replacing Delta cartridge.
Check my previous video to find out how to get Free Cartridge.
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[@chenhuyr]

Thanks Raj. I was able to fix my leaky bathtub faucet because of this video. I just replaced the washers. I would've quit if it wasn't for your great tips. WD-40 took a few applications before it started moving. Putting the handle back on to pull out the cartridge was genius.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You so much for taking your time to write this comment. Really appreciate. This will give motivation to many people. I am very happy that you were able to do it. Good job 👏

[@DYIIdeas]

Raj, your tip for putting the handle back on to help pull the cartridge out was a life saver! Other videos made it look like it comes out easily, which was not the case with mine.

[@bamidelebamisile6034]

Thanks Raj! I just finished replacing my Delta faucet cartridge. I followed each of your steps as laid out. Easy peasy... thanks for the help

[@minhdinh1369]

I did it, more than say thank you. Spend more time and patient, don’t rush. I am so happy.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank you for your feedback

[@islabonita6304]

Raj, thank you so much. My mind is a little more stress free. Tomorrow I am going to fix my leaking faucet using your instruction. I feel very confident after watching your video. I have prayed and prayed and prayed that I am able to accomplish this and now I am sure that I can thanks to your video. I am horrible with handling tools, just always been bad at it, but tomorrow I will buy the allen tool, wd40, a flat head and the thing you used to remove the washer/ring. I'm so excited now. Wish me luck.

[@learnfromraj]

Wishing you all the very best. Let me know if you were able to do it.

[@islabonita6304]

@@learnfromraj Raj, I can;t get the handle off. I even took the whole screw out. It is stuck on there. :(

[@learnfromraj]

@@islabonita6304 oh no….that is the common problem everyone having. If we hasn’t removed for long time, it get stuck with calcium buildup. In one of my washroom, I ended up cutting the handle with saw and replaced new handle. If it’s too hard for you to do, get a help from a plumber. So sorry to hear that happened to you.

[@islabonita6304]

@@learnfromraj Raj, just to update you and others. Over 4-5 days, I sprayed the area with vinegar, and each day the handle loosened. Today I was able to remove it. I am sure if someone added vinegar a few times a day it would work faster. Now the ring is stuck, so I am taking your advise and using WD40. Hopefully by tomorrow it will come off so I can replace the cartridge.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your update. Please let us know if you were able to get the ring off. So sorry to hear that you have to go through this.

[@kkryz]

This worked very well... thank you. I contacted the manufacturer as you explained in your other video and they sent the cartridge for free. The fix was simple while following your video.

[@learnfromraj]

Excellent. I am happy to hear everything went well.

[@jacintorodriguez679]

I watched many videos. Yours was the best. Your instructions and a few tips helped replace my Delta bathtub faucet with a new cartridge. It only cost me $ 42.80, for part, and I saved the labor. Thanks for making me feel great for a job well done. Blessings!

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your kind comments. Good job 👍

[@rachnaarora9880]

Thank you so much, Raj, for making this video. I was able to fix the leaky bathtub faucet by myself by changing the part. Thanks for the tips and details. Thanks again.

[@learnfromraj]

Awesome. Thank You for your feedback

[@jamesdubose7437]

Thank you so much, this video was a money saver $62 and a little of my time opposed to $400

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your feedback

[@BigHomie6309]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I was stressing about my faucet constantly leaking but thanks to you I was able to fix it. It was my cartridge

[@learnfromraj]

Happy to hear you were able to do it. Good job

[@tonykeaton5521]

Just like the other comments, watched a few other videos before stubbing onto yours and let me just say-yours was the best. Thank you for the simplicity and step by step instructions🤘🏽

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You so much for the feedback. Appreciate. Good luck

[@rramach9091]

Greetings from another namesake. came here searching for how to remove the shower handle thinking I would document my experience once I learn how to. Glad to know there’s someone by my name who has already done so.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@MrsLG13s]

Thank you soo much for this video... I was able to fix my leaky faucet without breaking the bank.

[@learnfromraj]

Amazing. Good job. I am glad to hear

[@adetolaosoba5922]

Thank you so much Raj. I followed your instructions to the T. Luckily, I only had to replace the springs and the two tiny rubbers. I got it at Home Depot under $3. I was able to fix the leaking bathtub faucet using your demonstrations. I am so proud of myself!! Thank you so much for saving my family hundreds of dollars in labor and parts.👍👍

[@learnfromraj]

Thats great. Good job. 👍

[@renegutierrez1622]

Very quick, precise, and detailed explaination on all components involved for the fix. Enjoyed the tips and the end VALIDATION showing the drip is no more.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@dantealighieri850]

Thank you brother. Honestly, thank you.

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome brother

[@eric_hauter]

Great video, Raj. You just saved me 300 bucks.

[@learnfromraj]

I am glad to hear this. 👍

[@707gomez]

Thanks Raj, this was the best video on the subject by far.I did fix the leak, and I owe it all to you.

[@learnfromraj]

Oh…great. Thank you for your feedback. I am happy everything went well. 👍

[@MattSchmidtQH]

Thank you Raj!! This was the 5th or 6th video I clicked on. Yours was by far the best. Great explanation of things.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank you for your kind feedback

[@alancheng007ify]

Thanks Raj. Super easy to understand and that was very detailed

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome

[@lornajamroziak9307]

This is a very good video I like the way you described step by step

[@betterthanblended9038]

Hi Raj! This was very detailed and helpful. Many videos fail to give such details as to the potential of trouble or resistance you might get with certain steps of a repair which leaves us as viewers in need of the information stick when we put it into practice but it doesn’t happen as easily as when in the video. So again I appreciate your attention to detail and desire to provide us with the best information to be successful in our repair! Willie

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You so much for your kind comment

[@rickydjokobasoeki8775]

Hey Raj, you help me, i watched your video for 5 times.. I fixed it by my self and this in my first job doing the faucet.. thank you so much you save my money

[@treehinko]

Thanks Raj, this mostly worked for me. Instructuons very clear and simple. I still had to make a straight edge incision and hammer the ring out with a flat head after the ring didnt budge overnight. Great vid!! Liked.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your positive comments

[@botgB4bot]

Prefect video… I fix my’s in 15 min thanks to u 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@learnfromraj]

Awesome 👏

[@ronstreible1338]

I watched about 10 of these and would rate 9 of them a 5. Raj on the other hand is a 10! He gives you two tips. One you can get a free cartridge from Delta. It was easy once I got the email right. Shipped free too. Two, there is a white plastic hub that is the temperature setting device. Watch Part #3 of this series to see exactly how to set. Trust me, pull out on hub and turn counter clockwise toward HOT as far as it will go. Now you and the handle have complete control of water temperature. If you don’t do this you will find yourself taking off handle and putting it back multiple times.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your great feedback. Appreciate you taking your time to write. 🙏

[@chalanramirez4309]

Thank you my friend for sharing you save me a lot of money. New subscriber

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for subscribing 🙏

[@chalanramirez4309]

@@learnfromraj Thanks again and keep up the good work I fix the leaking bathtub faucet my self last night and all thanks to you. Just a little story two years ago a did have this problem but I didn't know how to fix it myself so I did called a plumber and less than half and hour he charged me $375 dollars. But this time I only spent $45 dollars to replace the cartridge.

[@learnfromraj]

@@chalanramirez4309 good job man. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@godbyjrotc]

Great video, especially ensuring something doesn’t go down the drain.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@4x4AUTOBOT]

Excellent tutorial 👌, I'll will try to get the warranty. Thanks for the info😊

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You.

[@sarabjitdhaliwal4388]

First Thanks you to post this video it's helps us lots what I did same thing what problem is that now hot water is coming low hot not to much hot

[@aflairforthe.evi.]

now i know why the hot and cold water are switched on mine! our leaky faucet has been a problem for forever and we supposedly got it fixed but it’s letting so much water out again

[@zhenghuang704]

I'm gonna try to fix mine tomorrow, thank you for sharing!

[@learnfromraj]

If you need to replace cartridge, first check with your manufacturer to get free Cartridge. I posted a video about how I got for free.

[@sundew6528]

Tks just changed it watching your Video. Big help saved money.

[@learnfromraj]

Great 👍

[@jctjohnson4274]

Thank you. You saved me a lot of money.

[@learnfromraj]

You are very welcome. Hope you were able to fix it without any trouble.

[@jctjohnson4274]

Yes I did exactly like you said and did and I did the plastic bag test..it worked like a charm...have good night

[@samith554]

Very good repairing video🙏🏼

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@GustoStCool]

Thank you, Raj!!!! I was about to give up and call a plumber! You saved me, man!

[@learnfromraj]

Oh….that’s great. Good job. I am glad that I was able to help.

[@MsEliteMember]

Thank you for uploading video and for informing me about the delta warranty. I recently changed my cartridge as well. Getting the cartridge out was not easy at all, and I couldn’t use your handle trick because it turns out the nail was really rusty. (I haven’t unscrewed the handle in 10 years). Had to use the wd-40 about 5 times. But eventually I got the cartridge out. Thanks again for all the tips and help

[@learnfromraj]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@yabetta]

For me too- but only the white plastic part came off. Now I can't get it back on. 😬

[@leroynew1776]

You're not even holding the pliers right for the direction you are trying to turn, brilliant

[@learnfromraj]

My friend, check at 2:36. I don’t have watch on my right hand. That clip was taking with front camera. Most of the clips I shot in selfie mode on the phone and it is reversed so it’s confusing the way I am turning. You can also see WD-40 is reversed side.

[@Grizz-one]

Very well explained, sir. Thank you

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome 🙏

[@zoltanszilvassy8715]

Hi Raj, it looked like you were turning the the lock collar to the right not left before you sprayed the WD40. My issue is the handle will not pull off with the grub/pinch screw completely removed. Won't pull off. Careful too when you push on the red spray tube onto the WD40, never point it at your eyes. Thanks for your video. People buying just the rubber seals need to bring them to the store to make sure they buy the right size. Cheers.

[@nolanrudolph9411]

Thanks Raj. I just finished replacing the caskets and springs. I was having difficulties pushing the cartridge in place. I did, however, found that using the ring the cartridge can be seated. No dripping now!

[@learnfromraj]

Good job.👍

[@mrs5527]

Thank you Nolan for that heads up! I had the same issues with mine.

[@MrCreed145]

Very useful! I took mine apart with your help, looked over all the gaskets (I'm a contractor but NOT a plumber) and all the gaskets looked good. Its pretty new too (less than two years old). But there was a lot of mineral build up that may have formed near/around where gasket actually inserts and created a small opening so I cleaned everything out/up and I think that did it.

[@learnfromraj]

You are smart. 👍

[@ilikebacon860]

Good video, also use 1/8" allen wrench for the handle.

[@ceelow29]

Thanks Raj, this video really helped me out.

[@learnfromraj]

Great 👍

[@suleshkheti4170]

Very nice 👍,,,,,, brother what if handle not opening,,,, what should I do,

[@learnfromraj]

That will be challenging. I got into this situation once and ended up cutting the handle with a mini saw and replaced new handle.

[@jinzhang4113]

Hi Raj, watched your video and put out the cartridge, thank you. Where I can get a free cartridge?

[@sir.b7860]

Thanks for the video..just fixed mine today. Simple instructions, easy fix.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your feedback 🙏

[@ronwatson3237]

Excellent video!

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@habibhaider2893]

Good Job Raj !

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@Maaya8788]

Super very useful sharing

[@ailamkrishnaiyersubramania2541]

Very clear explanation and exhibition thank you

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@kammyw6673]

Excellent detailed video

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@marysanders6365]

wow good job I whisk my boyfriend know how to fixing I m alway fixing house thank you

[@learnfromraj]

Thanks for your feedback

[@sergiomuniz]

Thanks Raj, great video. You helped me a lot today.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You for your feedback. I am glad to hear. Good job

[@simplelifewithlyn]

thanks for this video Raj. Will try fixing ours and hopefully I don't mess it up. great tutorial. new subscriber.

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You.

[@ailamkrishnaiyersubramania2541]

Thank you for sharing the video very useful and helpful

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@gositdown.3800]

Thanks Raj. Good job, very helpful video!

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome 🙏

[@Kovaikongusamayal]

Very nice great sharing🌼♥️🌼♥️

[@heemanchalmaharaj6709]

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.

[@dushyantgupta11]

Hello Raj. Its great help. Can you please guide what adjustment need to be done at 4:55.

[@learnfromraj]

You don’t have to do that adjustment. It comes with the right setting but in case if you like to control the hot water level, you can do that by adjusting it like I showed at 4:55.

[@learnfromraj]

You can control how far the handle can turn by doing this adjustment. If you don’t want the hot water to be in full force, you can stop the handle in half way. It’s an option

[@dushyantgupta11]

@@learnfromraj really appreciate you taking time and replying to my query. Please guide me with 1 more thing- I am very new to plumbing and want to learn basic work so that it doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg for some household work. Can you suggest how to start Thanks

[@learnfromraj]

@dushyantgupta11 no problem. How to start mean are you taking about that 4:55 section?

[@dushyantgupta11]

@@learnfromraj sorry I meant learning plumbing work from scratch just for household minor jobs

[@trungtieu5450]

Thank you for a big help

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome

[@sanjanaa4971]

Very useful sharing

[@MH-hw4uh]

Thank you 🙏🏾. Great instructions

[@learnfromraj]

Welcome

[@sthaya8785]

You are a good plumber too👍

[@learnfromraj]

🙂🙂🙂

[@lynnannhanks8519]

I hate to call the landlord. Because it will only give him a reason to increase the rent. Thank you ever so much helping a single woman be independant.

[@learnfromraj]

Were you able to fix it? Everything ok now?

[@dozingprankz7834]

Wtv u do ALWAYS make sure to turn off the water run a water hose or a faucet inside to drain the lines than work with the shower🤣

[@lynnannhanks8519]

@@learnfromraj yes it really was easy. Thanks again.

[@learnfromraj]

Good work 👍

[@louaynasrat3728]

Hi Raja, Urgent what is the size of the hex key? If the screw is stucked or the screw's head is damaged how to pull it off?

[@learnfromraj]

Sorry just saw your message. If the screw is damaged and can’t get the handle out, last option is to cut the handle with a mini saw and replace new handle. I had this situation once.

[@americavilchennaiponnu1488]

Nicely done Wow 🤩 நீங்க all in all Raja தான்👍👍 Video capture is so clear Semma 🙌🙌

[@JenovaTamilSamayal]

Very useful information 💁‍♀️

[@suesnowy5356]

Im trying to fix mine, but it dosnt have a spot for a allen key to remove the handle. Do u just pull off the handle ?

[@learnfromraj]

Sorry just read your message. Were you able to remove?

[@suesnowy879]

@@learnfromraj yes! It was located in the valve, once I took the cover off I seen it. My faucet is now fixed thanks to you! Great video

[@learnfromraj]

Good job. Happy to hear. 👍

[@trainmaster0217]

How do you adjust the flow rate of the water coming out? When I first trurn the handle counterclockwise I get cold water where i can adjust the amount of water i need. But when turning the handle further to the hot side I can't adjust the flow...it's always on full on the hot side. Can't adjust the flow on hot.

[@learnfromraj]

I don't think we can do that in this single handle model.

[@ringofmusic5062]

Nice sharing 👍

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@alexplatica]

Love you, for the video

[@abdulmatin7419]

Thank you Dada thank you so much

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome

[@nomath]

Great video

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You 🙏

[@hafeezkhaliq7776]

Hey Rodger you Sri Lankan but it doesn't matter you still kick ass

[@anjoovohra9243]

Raj watched your video it was great but my problem of leaking did not stop. I replaced my old Moen 1222 cartridge and replaced with a new cartridge Moen 1222 but the new cartridge was also leaking and my problem not corrected. Any suggestions what went wrong why the leak/dripping did not stop?

[@learnfromraj]

Check if the leak is from the tub spout

[@jsand3494]

Thank you very much sir..

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome

[@xjplusj]

What size pliars do you need? Would a 10in be good? Or smaller?

[@Rc.Rc33]

Hello any links for the cartridge? Thanks or model number? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@learnfromraj]

If your manufacturer is Delta, go to their official website and you can send an email to them with your model number and they will get back to you.

[@learnfromraj]

To find the model, check on the bottom side of the covering plate

[@ronrichard3624]

This locks very helpful but my Alan screw is stuck and won't come out, so I can't even start the job. Any idea what I can do?

[@learnfromraj]

So sorry to hear that. Try spraying 4wd, wait and try to get it out. Hope you find a way to get it out. Worse scenario, you would need to cut the handle with a small saw and replace new handle. I ended up doing that for one of my wash room since the handle got stuck and couldn’t remove at all.

[@ronrichard3624]

Thanks

[@dropknow1edge]

Thank you

[@learnfromraj]

You welcome

[@dropknow1edge]

@@learnfromraj just went to home depot and replaced my cartridge.

[@jackbrown9182]

Thank you sir !

[@learnfromraj]

Welcome

[@tabithajones108]

Thanks, gonna fix mine.

[@learnfromraj]

Best of luck 👍

[@CanadaTamilachi]

NICE VERY USEFUL

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@janetruby9898]

My faucet looks like this one, but how do I know the number of it to tell delta what I need? You did a great job for having to video and fix at same time.

[@learnfromraj]

Look right under the handle you will see which series it is. For example mine is 1400 series. If you tell them this, they will locate the right parts. In case if you can't find, they will ask approximately how old and then they will locate your part.

[@janetruby9898]

@@learnfromraj Oh thank you so much. It is a 1400 series also thanks again

[@learnfromraj]

Great. Best of luck!

[@janetruby9898]

@@learnfromraj What size Allen wrench did you use?

[@learnfromraj]

@@janetruby9898 1/8"

[@jenandandrian]

Thanks for sharing, nicely explained 👍 👌

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@hemi7769]

What size is the Allen wrench? I've tried a few including Metric & none seem to work! HELP!

[@OviyaTV]

very useful information like

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@lorettabowman2159]

On removing the handle , there is a hole for Allen screw but I can't see a screw in there.

[@atermgok2156]

Thank you sir

[@tadeusztyszka7381]

Thx Raj 👍

[@learnfromraj]

Welcome 🙏

[@michaelj5748]

any suggestions on how to remove the handle if the allen key hole is rounded and the allen key cannot grip it? I am struggling to remove the actual handle as nothing will bite properly to the rounded hole.

[@learnfromraj]

This is a difficult situation. I had the same problem in one of my bathroom long time back and I had no other choice so I had to cut the handle with a mini saw and replaced with a new handle. Hope you find a way to get that handle out.

[@michaelj5748]

@@learnfromraj I see, thank you.

[@sarabjitdhaliwal4388]

I have same problem then I used flat screw driver then I removed it

[@rmk514]

Thx

[@learnfromraj]

Welcome

[@eddiegross3679]

I put a new cartridge in my Delta faucet in my tub and it still leaks what would be my problem

[@uyendang5088]

Great. Thank you for the video ! Very helpful!👍🌝

[@learnfromraj]

Thank You

[@carlosgallegos8570]

How can you remove a handle with a rounded screw inside?

[@learnfromraj]

It’s going to be very challenging. I had this situation once and I ended up cutting the handle with small saw and put a new one.

[@hafeezkhaliq7776]

Raj You kick ass do you live in Canada can you come over to my house and fix mine

[@dozingprankz7834]

They do make crescent wrenches..🤣

[@abbeyglencircle]

TY

[@lornajamroziak9307]

Can you tell me how to find out what type or name of faucet please?

[@learnfromraj]

If you look on the bottom of the plate, you can see the name and the model number

[@lornajamroziak9307]

@@learnfromraj thankyou

[@learnfromraj]

Let me know if you find it.

[@lornajamroziak9307]

@@learnfromraj yes I will