HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE SHOWER FAUCET | THE HANDYMAN

These shower faucets are about 80 years old and the customer would like them replaced.

[@meganruskey]

THIS IS THE EXACT TUB FAUCET IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH FOR A YEAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH HOPEFULLY I CAN REPLACE THE LEAK NOW

[@lifeisxtc1]

I bought an older home about a year ago and love watching your videos. It has saved me money for projects a didn't think I could do.Thank you. Keep'em coming.

[@johnnielawson2892]

I have rebuilt a few of these old type faucets, yet you still managed to explain a few things that I did not know. Thanks for passing that knowledge on.

[@donaldseid8749]

Great video having a similar setup in my bathroom. You have answered all my questions with regard to working on my faucets. I’m sure there are many people who would like to see small projects as we all will encounter. Thank again

[@jeremyhicks1605]

Best shower valve video! Thanks for all the extra tips about packing nuts and pressure differences between shower and tub...and the tip about the packing leaking due to clogged shower head. You clearly know your stuff. Thank you for sharing!

[@bobbybooshawp6107]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I'm helping a friend with the exact same shower knobs for his 1950s bathroom. This video is a huge help.

[@kkrease]

Thank you!! This was precisely the video I needed to address leaky shower fixtures in my 1936 house. I’ve been trying to find a handyman to do this with cleaning up some of the flaking deglazed tile (mine is pink as well) but now I’m super confident in replacing them. Thank you!

[@kristineludwig4444]

Very helpful! Thank you for showing the replacement stems box with part number. My husband and I own an old house and want to preserve its original charm. Most people we've consulted with recommend gutting and starting from scratch, but that would be far too expensive. Videos like yours help us to keep our little old house in tip top shape. Looking forward to more!

[@SoBlessedDetroitDiva]

I like both small jobs and remodels. Love your channel. I watch 5-6 videos a night. Keep 'em coming. Thanks for sharing.

[@harrydejesus2975]

I like both the small jobs and the remodels. Great channel.

[@tylerwright7422]

As a self proclaimed "handy man", I enjoy seeing any project you are working on. Whether it's you building a fence or installing porch lights in the snow. I like the fact I can see someone else working on the same type things I do, but I get to see you work through them and troubleshoot issues you have a long the way. Which helps me see things from a different perspective. From a production standpoint, the only thing I could recommend is figuring out a way for better audio. This can be really simple by adding a very small, inexpensive mic to your gopro. There are mics made specifically for gopros. Other than that, I just say keep doing what you're doing, and like others have said - don't worry about what others want. Do what you want.

[@shane8463]

Love this video!!! I actually have a handyman side job with this exact shower valve to do cause handles wont turn and customer wants full replacement. Great info and i love the videos of handy jobs you do. Thank you.

[@ChristinaMitchell-USA]

Mr. Handyman, I am a genuine woman ... and I thank you for showing me how to fix the 3-way shower faucet in my old 1950s Ozarks farmhouse. Bless you.

[@AnunnakiAaron]

Enjoying all the videos, including the small jobs. I learn a little on every one. Keep it up, and thanks for your work.

[@bullrun44]

..... my moms house was built in 1944. I could not find the specialty stems so I just replaced all the old graphite packing and washers and everything works great thank you.

[@dzedogranatovich7085]

Helps me out a lot. Keep the repair jobs coming for us. Saves us $$ and headaches.

[@rickmacha3729]

I really enjoy the smaller projects. Thank you!!!🇺🇸

[@danjoe22]

Good content. I like seeing the old stuff worked on because that is what I've got.

[@goingtothewell]

Yes, WHERE did you get the replacements? I am dealing with same for my parent's bath faucets. Same for escutcheons.

[@brianolson4992]

I appreciate the handyman videos like this one. Thanks!

[@fredwoods9030]

We like everything you do, my wife and I reach your work, great work ethic, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!

[@cygned]

Thanks! I just replaced the handle assemblies for my 80 year-old AS tub valve. This was a great guide for how to deal with install.

[@stringlarson1247]

Thanks for this. I'm currently replacing glav. piping in in 1914 home. I live in a historic district, and there are always people who need 'small' jobs like this done. Many of the plumbers in the area want to avoid touching these repairs and/or charge more than the homeowner can afford. The other issue is that there are a lot of nasty plumbers who will take the job but not take the time, effort, or TLC that these old houses require. I mostly do electrical, but I have worked on plumbing on many old places in the city. Often when I'm working on elec. for someone, they'll ask me to look at plumbinng issues, so watching these repair jobs is incredibly helpful.

[@mattjames8683]

I like seeing all the jobs. To me it doesn't matter the size of the job. I find both the smaller and larger jobs very interesting! Great Video!

[@jrod3260]

Thank you for posting and sharing this video, I live in an old home over 100 yrs old. Learned alot on this type of installation, which is also a pink bathroom, lol!! 👍 👍 👍 keep posting the small jobs.

[@atywood]

I think all of the projects you can film and post are good info. You have some great experience and for all I know I will run into a bind with something you’ve covered.

[@barefootbutterfly321]

Definitely thanks for the handyman tutorial….bonus how to deal with the diy-you customer!! It was a great lesson ❣️👍

[@hodhulphers8800]

Great vid. You(if not directly) inadvertently answered every question I went into this video hoping to enlighten. Thanks for not over thinking it, or being overly performative

[@MrAcortesm]

I like seeing the smaller projects. This was a great video.

[@chriscargill1810]

Thank you Mr, handyman for posting this content. It is a plethora of information that was helpful. I learned alot from this video.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Good job; was working on the same model faucet stems tonight; glad to know that kit is available.

[@mrmoe66]

Love seeing these small repairs.

[@jamescarter9294]

Put up both kinds of jobs... No job too small - as they say. I'm a new subscriber, and a handyman like yourself. Great work there - and thanks for sharing. I had to replace the exact same ones just the other day!

[@magenlin]

I have to say as a "Handyman" you did better than most real plumbers. If I can offer a little advice and this is just the way I was taught. On an old faucet like that, which isn't "washerless" but still uses uses actual rubber washers. When you're turning (tightening or loosening) the packing nut or the main retaining nut, you want to always make sure to turn the handle in and out as you do it. This is to make sure that you don't tighten up to hard against the wrong washer at the wrong time and risk tearing it and making a new problem on a part you might not be able to replace. So if you can (been there too lol) take off the chrome cover put the handle back on and turn that as you use your pliers. Also one more thing to think about is you want to take a part your new seat and stem (your new parts) as easy as you can by hand and lube pretty much every brass and rubber piece you can get to faucet too screw it back together by hand and do exactly as shown here making sure to turn the handle as you do it. Thank you and keep up the good work. Especially about not being there to argue with the customer but being there to do a job and not leaving until he was happy and you fixed his actual problem 👍

[@alicia1396]

Great video, show my son this so he can learn more about plumbing. What a beautiful bathroom! Show more old houses.

[@carlosaraiza2599]

I am always looking for new things to learn in this trade. My opinion, post all jobs. Also, projects around the shop are nice to watch. Keep em coming partner...

[@heiscoming4447]

All your vids are great man. Film whatever YOU like then you never have to worry about who youre pleasing. Just as if you owned a bbq joint. Make it the way you like and you will find enough customers that like it that way too so its a win win for everybody. Wish we lived close by i would love to shadow you for a while to get some of that knowledge you have but ill just settle with the vids lol. ps LOVE how you fast-forward through the monotony of screwing and unscrewing things lol. Keep em comin!

[@ericlocke8119]

I like the handyman projects better myself. But a mixture of both handyman and remodel jobs are a good balance. Keep it up and God bless.

[@goosehocog1903]

Love the vids man. I do maintenanace for a hotel. And watching all the variety of jobs u do is inspiring. Especially to someone like myself starting out in the business. Keep it up man. Awesome

[@reynirfitt]

I like both.very educating and a great channel.

[@BillR1951]

Great video and description of what was going on. Thanks!!!!

[@mmanut]

Real nice job. Like all your work. Talented👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@michaelvanrossem3341]

Great video, information was exactly what I needed. Thank you !

[@lindahuante]

Thank you so much for this video. Now I know how to fix my old faucet. I love handyman projects

[@cooltr63]

We prefer your great handyman videos as we have a 25 year old house and a 45 year old log cabin in Montana to maintain. Thanks so much!!!

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks for the feedback. I have some older houses that I'm going to be doing a lot of projects on over the next few months.

[@AlanScotch]

@@TheHandyman1 If you don't answer the questions on what you replaced it with (exactly) and how you got it --- I'll be UNSUBSCRIBING

[@ChessKombat]

Thank you for going into so much detail! Sometimes you just show a box of compound or how thick drywall is and I am not sure what I am supposed to gleam from that information.

[@JP5466]

Same faucets in my house. This house was built in the late 40's. Great vid, thanks!

[@Mitchues]

Great thank you. I was trying to find these valves but did not know the number, now I have to find where to buy them.Thanks again great video

[@martyvanord984]

I have worked on that exact American Standard faucet set.They were made out of old high quality brass and always came out easily. I don't quite get it but those barrels make the rubber washers last much longer.Only 2 out of 24 ever needed work over 9 years. They are a high quality faucet the likes of which is no longer made. As to the new replacements put in, I was always needing to work on them.

[@johngross3860]

Great stuff this will help in my project , exactly what I needed to see Thanks

[@johnprystupa4896]

I work on the side at 6 homes and really like your channel. Both videos are good to see but the smaller jobs mixed are really helpful to see another way to do things.

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks for the feed back. I have a lot of small jobs that never make it to video. I did 2 of them today.

[@AlanScotch]

@@TheHandyman1 If you don't answer the questions on what you replaced it with (exactly) and how you got it --- I'll be UNSUBSCRIBING

[@williamschul439]

Fantastic. Just bought s house with this type of shower. Very informative

[@TheTexasCoder]

Great job man! I agree with the others, keep doing both style of videos, if possible! I imagine the remodel vids take longer to edit, tho :( In any case, thanks for bringing us along, have a great week!

[@JYumst33]

Wow, this is just what I was looking for. I ordered my news parts and I can't wait to get started!

[@davidstewart9263]

Wonderful bathroom. Great job!

[@HOLMQUIST147]

Keep going! I LOVE your videos!

[@rebeliousautie541]

I cannot express just how much I appreciate this video. My bathroom is also from the 1950's (1953), and this is the shower handle style I have (thankfully my grandmother had taste and opted for the grey tile instead of pink). We thought for sure we had to go inside the wall to replace the gasket. You just saved me a load of money, my water bill has been insane. Can you please tell me how to go about finding a specialty shop to get handle replacements. The chrome finish on mine are a mess from the constant hot water flow from the leak. Thank you!

[@kedgwell]

There's NY Replacement Parts, for one. There are others, as well, that specialize in parts for older fixtures.

[@doncor49]

Good info. Great help for my similar project.

[@josephgarcia434]

This is the problem I have. Mines been leaking for a while now. I hired a plumber who told me he had no idea....thank you so much for this video.

[@ryanpinkham6784]

Being as I am from California. I love seeing the smaller jobs.

[@261Pro]

As a new home owner I am trying to learn as much home repair as possible. . I would say most can handle the small projects with some level of confidence. my vote would be for DIY projects. . (not sure my skill level could handle the big projects. .but I enjoy learning and watching the big ones..)

[@Monado.]

This helped me out quite a lot. Thank you!

[@harrydejesus2975]

Very nice job. Keep the video's coming. Cheers.

[@Aneshia7]

I am a new subscriber and I like both!

[@xcipherx371]

Great videos I appreciate it a lot keep uploading videos like this

[@Dobbo2958]

I like all jobs, the remodelling and the small jobs anything is good for me. Thank you...

[@TheHandyman1]

+Dobbo2958 Thanks for the feedback.

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Great video! Where did you get the replacement valve stems? I need replacement for my mother's house.

[@roan6125]

Pro job. I've learned a lot from this.

[@scotte9485]

Feedback: The remodelling is satisfying to watch, but I like the detail you step into sometimes with these smaller jobs.

[@jarjar0653]

Love the bathroom except for galvanized pipes! Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤️

[@josh124c]

I learned a few things Never stop learning!

[@Laffy1345]

Got to get one of those vest. I like both. Variety is king

[@dawnkytle2284]

What did you say the name of the supplier was for the parts. Thanks you. Great video.

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

yes I like these kinds of handyman projects

[@36surferjoe]

I say both. Everyday job vids are very helpful. I think I have almost watched all your vids. Round 2.

[@ryancandelario3608]

Great video.

[@forrestharless412]

I'm pretty good with most trades but plumbing and electrical are by far, my weakest skills! I own a house built in 1960 and had absolutely no clue what was happening to my shower temp and pressure. I did eventually discern that the galvanized pipes were flaking off in my shower head filter but I still have a standing issue with temp control! Looks like I'll be exploring the replacement of the faucets and hopefully, a pex manifold for the entire house! Thanks and wish me luck!!

[@pattydonald7770]

Best video... Need to do this on my 1930's bath!!!

[@jamesmcqueen5841]

Thanks working on Old Kohler brass system, This took a while to find.

[@David-A-Cabrales]

love it keep it going

[@davidstewart9263]

Amazing!!

[@vruth1439]

Projects like these are great! Thanks. Question, how difficult is it to install a new bathroom in a home from the 40’s. You mentioned galvanized pluming, which is what I’m assuming it has. 😬

[@RobertBrown-vm9gu]

I have the same valves in a 1950s shower/tub with only hot/cold. Open cold valve and no water, but open hot and have water at tub or shower. Tried replacing washers with no luck.. Thanks for identifying brand and model.

[@avaaaaaaaaaaa]

great video thanks

[@emills767]

Lord you just saved my butt. Thank you!

[@blakehorton8110]

I enjoy your small jobs as well as bigger one's , kind of gives you a quick little fix of handyman especially on my breaks at work , and when I'm takin the browns to the super bowl ..... : / can I get a witness ?????

[@Ddboyz465]

Thank you. Helpful

[@flex_007]

Very helpful video. New subscriber here.👍

[@lisaklausner4276]

In this excellent video (thank you!) the fixtures you’ve removed look like what I have, and the age 80 yrs is about the same, so 🤞you can help me. I’m looking for a particular Speakman x handle to match another. Its for a 1936 bathtub faucet - everything works fine but the H handle is missing. I’ve checked locally and haven’t had luck, plus learned that there are soooo many variations that specifics are key. What I know is Speakman hole 35, 20 splines. Any suggestions would be welcome before I resort to settling for newer handles, change out the stem units etc. Thank you!

[@owainalice9120]

Thanks, just fixed my 70 year old Briggs shower in 10 minutes instead of replacing the whole stem.

[@Reese_Young]

whats the name of the supply house where you got rhise parts?

[@bryanmorales1079]

Thanks for the smaller jobs 👍 this video

[@wolvenhart3614]

Agreed with the rest! Do both!

[@honkeyness9427]

Same faucets except my problem is a leaking shower head - would changing that o-ring be the first step?

[@marionuscaa]

I fucking love Your videos Bro! I'm a Plumber and Yet here You are teaching Me tricks of the trade! He'll YEAH! I love what You do, keep the videos coming please!!!!

[@TheHandyman1]

+Mario Nusca thanks

[@AlanScotch]

@@TheHandyman1 If you don't answer the questions on what you replaced it with (exactly) and how you got it --- I'll be UNSUBSCRIBING

[@davidsmeltser2236]

Another great training project,! My opportunity and questions are: when you get the remodels that could keep you on one site for many days/weeks. How do you manage the request for the small jobs that are normal 4 hours or less to complete? Thank YOU! David

[@TheHandyman1]

I work evenings and weekends. Or I tell the customer I am booked. Right now I'm telling customers I can do work for them the beginning of October. I had a customer 2 days ago say they can't wait that long. Then today they asked to be put on the list for early October. If I have a cancellation or have some extra time I will give them a call and try to get it done sooner.

[@davidsmeltser2236]

LOL, that's about what I've been doing! I moved to my area a very rural community about 9 years ago from the Bay Area in California to help my parents out. I tried building the business then, but since no one knew me it was almost impossible to get the jobs. Now that I have been here a while I'm getting jobs and working on building a good reputation so I don't want them waiting too long before I can do the work. I do the same thing ... working evenings and weekends. Love doing what I do and seeing the results. Thanks, David

[@glendanewton590]

David Smeltser h f

[@goosehocog1903]

Do u do hvac as well?

[@utsa68ryder]

I like both to be hones! But ultimately this is your channel! And I'll be fine with both

[@utsa68ryder]

With whatever you do!

[@DJ-365]

i Have the Same shower Mixture in my bathroom, Same tile too, LOL anyway mine has the three knobs Hot Cold & shower, it is starting to drip, i tried to get those Damn Handles off would not come off, so i am going to try the tip you just gave, Thanks for the Videos 'they help"

[@Mike-gz4xn]

Do they make black handles for these? Like maybe with an adapter?