How to Fix Stuck or Leaky Water Shut Off Valves

This video shares how to fix stuck or leaky water shut off valves
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How to Fix Stuck or Leaky Water Shut Off Valves
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These supplies were used in our video:
-Brass Craft Stem Repair Kits
-Knipex 7" Pliers Wrench
-Oatey Leak Detector
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[@edsteadham4085]

Wrong the kit does not cost $4....it costs four hours, three trips to Home Depot and FINALLY $4 once I figured out what to do! Should have watched your video first. Never would have believed it was a 10 minute repair!

[@elk8177]

Dude. You are a lifesaver. This was sooooo easy and completely stopped the leak without having to replace the valve. Thanks!!!!!

[@nftsolboi8321]

Great info. Exactly what I needed. Picked up a kit at big orange store and followed your steps, no leaks!

[@quarkster1]

Thanks for the video. My toilet valve was running but then I could not shut off the water to the toilet because the shut off valve was now bad. I thought I would have to replace the whole valve which was a soldered valve but replacing the valve stem was A LOT easier in an especially tight space. The old Brass Craft brass valve stem looks in good condition, just bad 30+ year gaskets I think. I'm going to size the gaskets and clean the valve stem up and re-use it. The new plastic stuff doesn't give me a lot of confidence. All told, under 40 minutes to replace the valve stem, toilet valve and clean up. Appreciate the clear instructions!

[@mikev3956]

Thank you for this information! You have saved me having to desolder and resolder a new shut off valve!

[@blipblop92]

Thanks! Was going to replace the whole valve but this is much quicker.

[@ronaldvaughn7087]

Wow !! 😃What An Excellent Plumbing Repair Tutorial Video Which Can Save One $100+ Or So Dollars From A Plumbers Charges In This 2024 Day & Time Thanks A Million Guy For This Superb Video Share. 😁🙏

[@johnburns2940]

Thanks dude. Totes interesting 😅 Exactly what I was looking for. Feeling competent

[@Mdg1995]

Thank you so much! This video is just what i needed!

[@donalddang1665]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! Omg had I watched your video first I’d have saved myself a few trips to Home Depot.

[@5bbqpringles]

Thank you for this video!! Was about to call a plumber, but this was a perfect fix!

[@lees5402]

Appreciate the video. For me it was cheaper to replace the angle stop from my local plumbing store for $3.75 and have a better 1/4 turn valve than those horrible Brasscraft ones. Love the bucket. You should be an affiliate seller and put a link to buy it in your description. Thx

[@all_smiles]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@nypreap]

This video is so awesome!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you, it’s super cool to be able to rebuild those Brass Craft valves for around $4 🔥

[@twinklesailhorse]

I just did a total bathroom redo and found my hot water stem wouldn’t completely shut off. I worked around it, relying on the new faucet tap to shut off the flow but now I think I can go back and fix the problem thanks to your video! Great info and perfectly explained and executed.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

very cool, yes, if you have these Brass Craft multi angle valves then you’ll be all set

[@mlazor999]

Exactly the video I was hoping to find.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Awesome 🙌🏼

[@rzh3443]

On the full turn Valves , I open them all the way and then close it a half turn. That often prevents them from freezing open. I have some valves that are almost 50 years old and they still operate. The new ball valves are the way to go though when replacement is needed.

[@JTD1105]

Great video. Just watched another video and he put the plastic washer on after the black rubber one. Both ways seem to work. I guess I’ll read the directions.

[@bgcreationz]

Thanks so much. This really saved my tail. I thought I was going to have to replace the whole valve. So pro tip The brass craft stem replacement kits also fit Lasco.

[@Marhear2010]

Great video Thanks. Could you have changed it out by just removing the screw by itself without removing the top line.

[@HandymanLand]

The plumbers bucket got me... I must get one Now!!! Awesome video, thank you🙂👍

[@HomeRepairTutor]

haha, yes!! That bucket is awesome, I use it all the time

[@HandymanLand]

I am most definitely getting one of those buckets. I just post a LED faucet video. Check my video out. Wish I had that bucket the day I installed that faucet. Thanks again...👍

[@Bougie642]

I am so grateful for your video. I recently sprung a leak in the supply line hot water side. I temporarily taped it and it has stayed in place but now the faucet when turned open with the valve shut off still trickles water. Does this indicate to you a faulty valve or simply a gasket? I am not knowledgeable about back pressure but I can't help but to think taping the pinhole did something to maybe have pressure build up. Please help!

[@Bougie642]

And where did you get bucket?

[@tparr01]

@@Bougie642 Nebo BRITEBUCKET Reversible LED Puck Light and Collapsible Bucket- $20

[@colinmoore68]

Thank you for this video as always. I have never used a detector for possible water leaks, how does it react if there is a leak? Perhaps another video post if you haven't already.

[@holmgren04]

It doesnt. It is just a bubble mixture meant for air/gas/oxygen systems. From Oatys website "The Oatey 8 oz. All-Purpose Leak Detector is designed to form large bubbles to indicate even the smallest leaks in many types of piping applications. It detects leaks quickly on all types of tubing, valves, cylinders, pressure tanks or other systems under air, gas or oxygen pressure. Oatey products have earned the trust of plumbing professionals for over 100 years."

[@SMS-qo7ov]

Don't use plastic. Now the handle is broken and we cannot stop water leaking in our apartment 😞 Not shut off valve inside and outside is only for all building (about 12 apartments)

[@Bschafer1000]

You saved my butt. Home Depot had the exact part. I replaced both valves in the mudroom tub, and it's all good. Thanks so much for the video.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

That’s awesome! Great job 👏🏼

[@kersting13]

I have to ask if swapping out the rubber gaskets instead of replacing the entire stem would have worked just as well? For an outdoor water faucet, you typically replace the rubber gaskets to repair this type of leak.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

What if u can't turn the main shutoff valve to turn ur water back on!? Had same problem with those old leaky under sink valves .

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

EXCELLENT !!!!!! txs like and subbd

[@jimmyfolsom3848]

Angle stops are cheap. I always replace instead of repair.

[@laprepper]

Use a crescent, save that nut! 🤣😂 plumbers love pliers 🤣

[@lonnyhillin336]

I was not able to find the repair kits at my local hardware store or the store in the neighboring town. I ended up buying new valves and using the interior parts to replace my old leaky parts. I did not replace the entire valve with the new valve, because the old valves are sweat soldered in place and I don't have those skills. I was not able to see the part number clearly on the packaging. Could you be so kind as to provide the part number of the repair kit please? Thank you.

[@serraotatiana]

Those angle valves handles tend to become brittle overtime. I would have just replaced the whole thing for a 1/4 turn valve. But very informative video nevertheless.

[@WoodgemanX]

They handles are next to the stem kits in the store.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Where 2 get the kit and the name of it???

[@LuxAudio389]

Hey boy, hope you kept those stuck valves to soak in vinegar. That way you could reuse them at another job 😉

[@titodelrosario1960]

Hi! I have the same faucet that you show on the video and I have no clue what make and model it is. It is leaking and I do not know how to fix it. Do you know what the make and model of faucet is? Better yet, do you have a video of how to fix it?

[@titodelrosario1960]

@HomeRepairTutor Please let me know if you can help me with my faucet leak. Thanks!

[@kathy8590]

Where to get the kit? Lowes sold me an entire unit nut I can't remove the old piece.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Home Depot has them in the plumbing section but they might be near the toilet repair kits

[@mafvosburgh]

You can buy a whole new valve the same brand for $10, and that will be a quarter turn valve which is better.

[@hertfordable]

I did everything you said but got up this morning and there is a small leak by the joint nut. Did I accidentally over tighten or did I not tighten enough

[@WoodgemanX]

Give it another 1/4 turn. Initially tighten the compression nut 1/2 turn past finger tight. If it leaks keep turning a 1/4 turn at a time to a maximum of 4X until the leak stops .

[@jjj-iz6pp]

Beside turn off main shut off valve, do you need to turn off water heater valve?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

No because normally after draining the pipes that’s not necessary

[@WoodgemanX]

The pressure in the cold water line pushes the hot water in the storage tank. No cold pressure, no hot water.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Nota single plumber who visited our home was able to explain why we had a momentary back pressure that violently shot water from the back of a bathroom wall and leaked some water that caused a small leak on the ceiling on the lower floor. What happened was we shut all the valves in the house, but not the main water line for 2 month, meanwhile, we had a friend water our lawn 2 times a week. Would you know what might have cause that leak? The plumber was not able to locate the leak, now what?

[@c.m.bigler]

You had some sort of backflow issue. In my experience it is due to a faulty valve from a tub faucet w/ a shower head. I won't pretend to know the exact science occurring within the pipes & valves, but I have seen this before. If that water main isn't off there's still full pressure that will flow wherever it can. Anytime you shut off locally only (only shut water off to the fixture you are repairing/swapping) keep in mind that when you go to initiate removal of a line...there's a chance of this happening. So know the location of that main shutoff and make certain there is a clear path to it just in case.

[@Ms_AP_]

Have the plumber add a back flow preventer on your main incoming water line

[@Ms_AP_]

Those old pot metal shutoffs always fail or get frozen. 1/4 turn stops are the way to go!

[@jimmckinney100]

My kitchen sink shutoff valves do not have nut tightened supply lines to the sink, but rather seem to be fully integrated valves with no way to remove and change out or replace the faucet feedlines. I guess they are old, they are solrt of quilted looking and not braided. I can find no tutorials on these things. My house was built in 1990, not so old, but I guess the builder used ultra cheap valves.. I want to put in a new faucet. Do the old valves have to be cut off and replaced with new? Do I need a plumber? There is veery little copper pipe between the valves and the wall.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

I need to REPLACE the SHUT OFF VALVE, AND SUPPLY LINE , UNDER THE TOILET TANK

[@hasssan1]

Always Grease your plumbing parts.

[@benjones8977]

My handle broke and the whole valve was rusted, so I just replaced the whole thing!

[@jmurphy2611]

I have this kind of valve configuration, but due to very heavy limescale buildup on outside of fittings, I can't get anything loose. Due to the configuration, there's no way to soak the fittings with vinegar or LimeAway. Any suggestions on how to dissolve the heavy limescale deposits so that I can loosen the fittings?

[@denisef1153]

Try WD40

[@nononsenseBennett]

How do you fix a stuck main valve?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I’d call a master plumber to make that repair because if you break the valve stem you’ll flood the house

[@TR4Ajim]

It will probably also involve shutting off the water from the street. Depending on where you live, that may require your water company to do that. Even if it doesn’t, find the location of the street shutoff valve on your property to save your plumber time searching for it.👍

[@HomeRepairTutor]

@@TR4Ajim great reminder, and hopefully the street shut off works, that can be an entirely different problem but one for the water company

[@rickkane8043]

Where you find the main watervshut off inside your house?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

It’s either in the garage or basement most of the time

[@denisef1153]

Sometimes outside next to your meters. I’m in FL and that’s where mine is. Depends on where you live.

[@macmcmillen6282]

I'd look for a brass replacement rather than that plastic one. Would cost more but would last longer, IMO.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I’d use brass over plastic but wanted to show the basic installation

[@WoodgemanX]

The new multi turn valves come with nylon stems. Minerals don't stick to the nylon as easily.

[@holmgren04]

Leak detector on a water line?! The leak detector is for air/gas piping not water lines... 🤦‍♂

[@cfonseca12345]

Replace it , faster and easier

[@JoeJoe-di4oj]

I turned off the water under the bathroom sink. Now when turned back on. The water doesn't come out 😭

[@WoodgemanX]

You mean multi turn valve.

[@cynic256]

Should just replace the ancient valve

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Don't fix it. Replace it with a 1/4 turn compression valve

[@kathy8590]

Not useful

[@everydayentertainment8574]

This video is misleading. Your valves are already shut off when you started working. In my bathroom, I twist the valve both clockwise and counter clockwise. It will not increase the water level, turn off or anything.

[@charlieevergreen3514]

The water in this video has been turned off at the main valve for the house. If you don’t do that, the water would be flowing out of this pipe under the sink. Find the main valve for your house, turn it off, turn the sink handle open to drain the last bit of water, and then follow the instructions in this video. (He mentions the main valve at the end of the video, and he should have mentioned it at the very beginning.)

[@blt981]

WTF….Waist of time …just replace the shut off ….it’s faster and easier. YOU WILL NEED A COLAR PULLER…12 $ Get 1/4 turn brass shut off valve by same company . why would you try to fix a 30 yr old rusted shut off for 8 dollars get a new one. If you have to use braided water supply lines easy to install or most new faucets have them built in. it…with all the time you waisted you could of worked on something else. Why would you use a plastic valve. Just use some Dawn or dish soup TO TEST A GAS VALVE. YOULL KNOW IF YOU HAVE A LEAK IF IT DRIPS….NOT TRYING TO BREAK YOUR BALKS BUT IM A SMALL CONTRACTOR WHO HAS DONE MANY BATH AND KITCHEN REMODELS…IM A BABY BOOMER WE DIDNT HAVE MUCH MONEY BUT WE DIDNT WAIST IT . YOU SOUND LIKE A GEN X OR Z. PROBABLY NOT TAUGHT TO DO MUCH WITH YOUR HANDS…JUST SAYING

[@robertkattner1997]

Replace with 1/4 turn ball valve , throw old one in the gabage and replace supply tubing with flex braid hose.