How to fix loose Kitchen Faucet. DIY.

No.139 My Moen kitchen faucet was loose and annoying the heck out of me. Maybe it was overworked and loosened the nut under the sink.
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Update: I finally gave in & bought a Basin Wrench.

[@nickmccabe2327]

I had a loose kitchen faucet and thought I had to use an Allen wrench on the back of the faucet. After 30 minutes of getting nowhere, I watched your video and was able to fix it in 5 minutes. Thank you!

[@cynnden5132]

Jonah, you saved the day! The kitchen faucet was very loose & when my husband looked at it under the sink he didn't see anything to tighten. We found your video & you showed us exactly what we needed to do. Thank you for saving us from calling a plumber!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad I could help! Thank you for the nice comment.

[@KingPeepeepoopoo]

Thanks man! I was overthinking this and had a loose base for months , didn't feel like calling my apartments maintenance guy since I was unsure how long it'd take to fix and I hate having strangers in my place. On a whim looked up loose faucet base and low and behold 1 video and 30 seconds later problem fixed! Thanks man

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad my video Dominic. Thanks for watching.

[@karendougherty5847]

After watching your video, I was able to tighten our faucet in 5 minutes. Took me longer to clean out under the sink. : )

[@cyndiguerrini6959]

Same here! I only put half the stuff under the sink back!!!

[@ApacheRCL]

No doubt that the problems you share here saved me from failing miserably on the same Moen adjustment! Thanks and wish me luck!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Wish you luck my friend. I know you can do it.

[@dro8436]

"Pass on what you have learned... yes, failure most of all" -Yoda to Luke Skywalker, SWTLJ. Thank you for not editing that out.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. We all learn from our mistakes.

[@erichansbauman4830]

PS - your "mistake" in the video was also very useful. I forgot it at first. Came back up, swiveled the faucet and when I saw the odd range of motion, your "mistake" came immediately to mind. Very helpful lesson-learned! Kudo's to you!!👏

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped!

[@albondsgalaxy]

Thank you Jonah! The fact you showed us your mistake saved us from making it ourselves. Subscribed and 👍

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

thank you Al.

[@anniecash3439]

Thank you!! I had a new kitchen faucet installed recently, and it got really loose. Instead of calling the handyman back to tighten a loose nut, I watched this video. It made the job so much easier.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Fantastic! Great job Annie.

[@georgycolson9671]

My exact faucet! Thank God! Thank you Jonah! My husband is ill...I am going to attempt this on my own!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You can do it. I have faith in you.

[@joany8787]

Thank you Jonah! While fixing my faucet I thought we’ll at least I have my cell with me so someone can extract me if I get stuck.😂

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Lol. Good luck. I know you van do it.

[@carolepalmer6372]

great, thank you so much. this happened at my beach house and I was alone. I got down under the sink to look at the mechanism and guessed that that bolt just needed to be tightened but didn't want do do anything to make it worse. so I went online and watched your video. now I will get the correct size wrench and get it done correctly! thanks so much again.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad my video helped helped!

[@krisprince6266]

I have watched this video 3 times im gonna get that 13/16 wrench & fix it again!😉 the maintenance dude don't know how to do it thank you so very much you are the Best Plumer Teacher Ever have a super day many blessings ❤

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you Kris. You can do it!

[@cornfedful]

Thanks, Jonah. Thanks for going thru all the headaches for me. Now I can skip all the experimentation and just fix the darn thing in one shot. Appreciate it.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video could help.

[@jburghau]

Thank you so much. This helped me a lot. I was blessed to have a basin wrench so I had a much easier time than you did tightening the nut. Thank you again.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Excellent! So glad my video could help.

[@sumbl1ss]

Thanks handy-dad. I put my countertop dishwasher on my faucet like this, (against internet advice) and made it loose af. Lol

[@barbarahesch6841]

Worse faucet I've ever owned! I'm on my second one but I should have learned the first time. Thought I got a defective one but found out it's the design that's defective. I'm under my sink at least once a month tightening the nut which isn't easy. I'm pretty small and it's very uncomfortable to do.Thanks for showing me I'm not alone. I'll change it out in the very near future.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes you're right Barb. it's not a good design.

[@ginamcmanus2404]

Thank you!! Now I know to wait until I heal longer from my spinal surgery before fixing. Hasn’t even been 2 weeks. It’ll just stay loose with dishcloths all around it for now! 😂 Again, thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Sending positive vibes for fast healing of you back. Yes take it easy till then. The dish cloth will hold out.

[@iimmannii]

Oh no, I wish you didn't have to do it with recent spinal surgery. Best of luck healing

[@janemuich9790]

Very helpful video, but I used a needle-nosed pliers because I just couldn’t get a wrench in the area. Thank you so much for posting

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! So glad my video could help.

[@johntechwriter]

Good as far as it goes, but recommended: (a) never use an adjustable wrench (e.g., "monkey wrench") to tighten a nut. Acquire a wrench the exact size of the nut you're tightening; and (b) use Loctite 272 to coat the part of the thread the nut will be over when tightened, then tighten the nut. As it is done here, the nut is not completely tight and it will loosen again very soon, due to the forces applied to the assembly when the faucet is moved left-to-right and the reverse.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great advice. If happens again I'll by the special tool for it.

[@SoulSeeker770]

Apply a glue?

[@dmorgan3244]

@@SoulSeeker770 No - a thread locker (medium strength). It will stop the nut from backing off but not make it so it will never come off again for removal etc...

[@parkercampbell3551]

272 is high strength is that really okay for plumbing?

[@arikcarlo]

What size monkey wrench for the Moen faucet shown?

[@erichansbauman4830]

Jonah - this video was SO helpful. I needed to fix a loose KWC (high end Swiss faucet installed by previous condo unit owner). The sink and faucet designs are a bit different from your video, but the essential layouts were similar enough that your video helped me tighten the KWC version of the main nut. Again layout was different, but I learned enough from your video to be creative. Thanks again. Great service that you are providing! I left a thumbs-up. BTW -I tried a basin wrench, and there was no room for it. My other wrenches were worthless too. I was able to do a good hand-tightening that was enough. You are a 😇!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! So glad my video helped.

[@308oscar]

hey Jonah, the best way to have done that is just tighten the nut up on the end of the hollow shaft...thats what its there for, you were trying to tighten the lock not........much easier

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I'l try it next time.

[@Marnie29x2]

Thanks! Your approach was the only one that could possible work under my crowded sink - too many supply line hoses to get in there with a basin wrench. Sometimes, old school is best. And I really appreciate you not editing out your mistake.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Glad I could help! Yes if I show my mistake, people will learn from it also.

[@smoochme1]

Thank you. I watched another video and did see the nut. I got under the sink which was not too easy. Plus I have short arms and left-handed but I was able to do it. Thanks to you you’re awesome.!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Yeah it's very difficult to get at.

[@cyndiguerrini6959]

Your directions are clear and considers all the possible problems! Wonderful!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you so much. I'm glad I could help.

[@marthabradas8873]

Thank you ! I watched your video to figure out how to fix mine, and I was able to tighten my faucet( Moen) as well. It was driving me nuts, lol.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome ! So glad it helped out.

[@PaulBdexart]

I appreciate your video showing me exactly what I need to do to my faucet. I'll report back!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes let us know how it worked out Paul.

[@kylerathburn1738]

You should purchase a Ridgid EZ change faucet tool it will make that job a lot easier as well as several other plumbing jobs. Thank you very much for the video.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're right. Thanks for the tip!

[@DianeSamberg-ye9yz]

Thank you Jonah. I was raised in a fixet family. 13/16".

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome Diane. 13/16" it is. Thank you .

[@catyheddle1199]

Thank you so much for your video. I had the exact same problem with my Moen faucet. Only took 3 times to realign it.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! Thank you for the visit.

[@supervike1]

Very helpful. I'll give it a go.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. I know you can do it.

[@craigh8861]

Thanks for the info and thank you for showing the fail too. Great video.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome Craig. Glad it was helpful!

[@loriasznzlxedwards4120]

This video was very helpful my husband resolved our problem. Thamks😊

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad it helped

[@KD1974]

Jonah! Hey man hope you're well; my surprise to see you while I'm looking to see what I'm missing at tightening my faucet.😆 Little different I'll figure it out...🙄. ✌🏾 from the West🏔️.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Hey Devon. Good to hear from you. Glad my video could give you some insight. I know you can do it.

[@lelandro42]

Thanks Jonah. Off to give it a try!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I know you can do it. Thanks for watching. But the faucet started to loosen again so I bought a tool for it & red lock tight . I'll do a video on it soon.

[@roddydykes7053]

You earned a like just from the “loose as a goose line”

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks bruh!

[@ThatOne77]

Love the accent. Thanks for the video

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you & thanks for the visit.

[@ganosejacques3644]

Thank you so much, your video helped tremendously!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped! hank you for watching.

[@stevenberickson719]

Delta should use a Winged Nut to secure their Kitchen Faucets.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes you're right.

[@Cloudnerd]

thank you!!!! learning something everyday! 💕

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

So glad I could help. Thanks for the visit.

[@amyaubuchon2199]

Great video!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LienNguyen-ji7uc]

👍🤩👍 thanks for your video 🌹I love it 🥰

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the visit.

[@cmeluzzi]

Thank you, same problem here. I hope it holds. Cheers!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I hope so too! Still holding so far. But I will buy the correct tool next time & lock tite it.

[@gl846]

Thanks man, fixed my problem

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad to hear my video helped.

[@RobertPaslay]

Very useful - Thx Jonah!

[@Sarahccc]

Great video 🎉 I have the same faucet and the same problem 😬

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Oh no! Hope it works out for you.

[@LomaxMonroe]

Same here!

[@jaywalker.]

Big thanks for this!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for the visit Jermaine.

[@debrareemes9026]

Thanks so much this really help me

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped. Thanks for the visit.

[@arikcarlo]

Thanks Bud. :)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No worries! Glad my video helped.

[@phildavenport4150]

A pipe wrench will do a great job of damaging the points and make life impossible for anybody trying to get the correct spanner on afterwards.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes you're right. I did end up buying the correct pipe wrench.

[@brandontedder9337]

Thanks for your help

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Always welcome

[@OthmanAlikhan]

Thanks for the video =)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

My pleasure my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@SteveKarpali]

I looked up this tutorial and what are the odds it's made by a fellow Windsorite🤣🤣.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome. Great to hear from another Windsorite. Thanks for the visit Steve.

[@mercyfracethemusic]

well, this was helpful - what is ABSO-EFFIN-LUTELY NOT helpful is some effin brass hose guard that drops down about 2 inches around the rod and all the hoses to (i guess) keep them in place!!! Idiotic idea whoever thought of that bs. Thanks Jonah.. i did get it tighter but took a lot of cussing.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Super glad my video helped.

[@JS8420]

Thanks it worked

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome!

[@madarchod312]

expensive plumbers in hates this trick.

[@dchitra]

thanks dude you helped me with mine

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad I could help.

[@ibmor7674]

Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome my friend.

[@ibmor7674]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 Yep the video was spot on for me.

[@Deathbycurves]

Thank you!!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome Maggie.

[@__-qi1su]

The problem is that it will get loose again in no time.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

So far its holding but I will buy the correct tool & lock tite it next time it loosens.

[@heldinson]

good job....

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you and thanks for the visit.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

As you're tightening the nut, is the washer against the plywood? Because mine is exactly as yours in this video, and every time I go in to tighten the nut, the washer rotates with it. I think i need a plate between the washer and the plywood for the washer to grip so I can tighten the faucet. Its a big headache. Every time I use the faucet, it loosens. Should I buy a new faucet. I paid close to $1000 for this. I'm never buying anything expensive again.

[@The_Real_Chad]

Over a few months period, it continues to loosen up. Would you recommend a larger washer of using sealant?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Try the red locktite. Put around the threads and tighten up again. It should do the work.

[@insertgoodname4809]

You installed the faucet incorrectly in the first place. You are supposed to caulk around all the points where the water can get in (the three holes under the faucet). Water in getting in those holes and rotting out your fiberboard counter top. That is why the nut is loose.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I don't that's the issue. It's just a bad designed faucet.

[@insertgoodname4809]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 The under side of the faucet looked wet to me in the video. How did it get wet then?

[@smakcanada]

I don’t have 3 holes, my countertop is granite so it’s got nothing to do with caulking holes under plate; it is, as Jonah states a deign flaw. Moen no longer makes this faucet.

[@shellyschossow9852]

What do you do when it gets lose in a few days? And the base plate is also loose?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I have not tried it yet, but you can buy Red Locktite (like a glue but for metal), at an automotive store & put it around the threads and then tighten it again.

[@smakcanada]

This is exactly the problem I have! I pull everything apart ti use the plastic wand that goes over the water line, OR I wreck my back getting in there with a wrench - but the next day I have to do it again - so annoying!

[@mirandakagolanu1197]

The gold piece that is at the top connecting to the faucet completely fell out of the faucet and is hanging at the bottom. I try to screw it back into the faucet so then I can follow your directions but I can’t get it to stay. The gold piece looks fine, so I am not sure why it won’t stay or how to best screw it into the faucet. Any suggestions?

[@jerrypence9724]

Very helpful

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped. Thank you for the visit.

[@yue4u4]

OMG WE HAVE THE SAME FAUCET TYYYYY

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes probably. Lol.

[@TekDoze]

Can you tell me the faucet model pls, I have the same one and hard to find the model

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Very sorry but I changed to a different faucet. I no longer have it.

[@09artsy]

very helpful

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped. Thank you for the visit.

[@wernhsp772]

The metal plate underneath on mine completely rudted out, if you dont mind, can i have the mode number for this faucet?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Sorry I don't have that faucet any more.

[@smakcanada]

Morn Exrensa Moen 7560SRS

[@PatriotChick]

Tysm 🤍🕉💯

[@suejaneuk1681]

Any suggestions for faucet heads that keep coming loose? I tighten the screws but they keep co ing loose.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great question! There is something called Red Locktite that helps the nut from loosening again. You can buy it at your local Home Depot or automotive store or Canadian Tire if your in Canada

[@suejaneuk1681]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 thank you do much.

[@Bigben-1989]

I was hoping there was a better way lol.. I can’t fit 😰

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I understand. I hard a hard time under the sink also.

[@marcobinns7803]

I tried tightening mines but it won’t turn right for the cold water . It’s stuck in the middle . Help

[@cmgzfiveonezero]

Mahalo!!! 🤙

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're very welcome.

[@corribyrne1481]

Have you used a basin wrench before? Your thoughts.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I recently bought the special wrench for it but have not used it yet. I'll do a review video on it.

[@LWRC]

This is not the right way!!! You need to use a crowsfoot wrench with an extension!!! You have a lot of room to work in!!!

[@gbush7505]

Just use a crows foot

[@BrooklynBoy83]

Can you use locktight?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

yes that would help.

[@futurenoodles5428]

welp my whole thing broke lets see if this helps

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Hope it works out for you.

[@bluishmaple349]

So my faucet has a dump piece of metal blocking access to the bolt that's being held on by said bolt, anyone else have that problem and know a work around

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Wow that's a tough one. I hope some one else can answer that.

[@appa609]

jfc this is such a bad design why isn't it just bolted from above? That piece of shitty mdf will compress and you'll have a loose sink again in a few months

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yeah you're right it's a bad design Bill.

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

😊❤👍

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video could help.

[@no_handle_required]

basin wrench

[@dyloak6450]

There's like a white cracked piece at the base in mine what is that?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Sorry not sure what that is.

[@dyloak6450]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 oh dang it's where the body meets the oblong/rectangular base. The same spot that's wiggly in the video. But it's like what's on the inside that's cracked.

[@philipmesi424]

try doing that with a garbage disposal in your way.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes that's a lot of work.

[@sicast916]

Ok but how do i loosen it up to replace

[@smakcanada]

If it’s this faucet by Moen there’s a Quick Connection on the water supply line. You disconnect that and remove the weight. Then you can turn that bolt right out.

[@ceef8688]

my neighborhood is full of loose nuts

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

LOL

[@SoulSeeker770]

There has got to be a better tool.

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

Looks like the wrong size wrench…

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I finally gave in & bought a Basin Wrench. LOL

[@barndogschwartz8370]

Ever heard of a basin wrench

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great idea. Next time it happens I'll buy one.

[@haruunmohamud576]

whassssup boi's . doing this for the seo

[@joshuaa3075]

Our Moen faucet base is loose but has a much larger plastic nut. I don’t know how to tighten it any more than hand tight.

[@flynnzilla8796]

Music adds nothing to your video but distraction: i want to hear what you SAY! Thx

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Ok next time

[@h7opolo]

so full o bull

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

if you think so