How to Replace a Leaking Shutoff Valve Under a Sink.

[@VoriceDorton]

I just watched your video. My husband got a bid to replace the valves for just over $1000 dollars. After watching your video I am convinced we can do it ourselves.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

$1000 just to replace 2 valves? It should only take 1 to 1.5 hours

[@michaelwatson9770]

Ik this is a two month old comment but I just got quoted $1250

[@linuxsurfer2002]

I agree with doing this yourself - also time to find a new plumber to get bids from!

[@gunterbecker8528]

No bigger crooks than plumbers

[@gunterbecker8528]

Well done young!

[@JoyceRivera-l3l]

Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate this helpful information. I’m disabled mentally but was still able to repair my kitchen sink! ❤

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem. Im glad I was able to help you out.

[@mikejones985]

I can't thank you enough for the video. What you don't mention is it is quite a bit different climbing under the sink vs having the whole vanity out of the way ;-). Still, I wouldn't have tackled the project without your instruction. Saved a bunch of money by doing it myself. Now have to install the new faucet that started this whole adventure. Thanks again...

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yes it it much hardier under the sink. I’m glad I was able to help.

[@MrPaul-kj5bm]

I trust this guy cause of the blood blister under his nail. True tradesman

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks. I remember when that blood blister happened. I was building a custom built in bbq and smashed it between the metal frame.

[@iviaqua]

Loved your video. Me and my daughter switched a leaking valve following your instructions. The only thing was knowing how much to tighten the nut. For me as a woman it was very thigh. Took all my strength. When I went half a turn it still leak a drop, so I went another turn and leaking stopped. Thank you and God bless. The tool made it super easy to remove ferrule. It took me longer to build the confidence to do it than the actual work 😂.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks. Great job.

[@Steve007124]

Thank you for this video. A few years ago I replaced 3 bathroom faucet shut off valve and replaced the compression fittings. One ofnthe worst and most time consuming tasks I have completed. I never even considered using the old ones. Well, today I replaced the two shut off valves under my kitchen sink leaving the old compression fitting. It was so much easier, and so far no leaks. What a time saver!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

That’s great to hear. Sometimes the new valves have different threads than the old ones and you have to remove the ring and nut.

[@colinmoore68]

I have done the same thing occasionally, use a few wraps of teflon tape around the old ferrule to stop leaks.

[@chadhamilton2503]

This video is remarkably well done! It's vastly better than half a dozen other videos I watched on the exact same subject! The helpful tips and explanations of what might happen (or go wrong) make a HUGE difference! I applaud your thorough and easy to understand teaching style. I subscribed immediately and so should anyone who watches any of your videos!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks,I appreciate it.

[@nguoivinhlong1184]

Great illustrations thank you

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Glad you like them!

[@syd3034]

Thank you so much for this video. I followed All your steps and got it fixed!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Nice work

[@kevinquispe8540]

I'm gonna start changing all valves at this motel, I'm the new handyman and I'm always learning :3

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

That’s great. Make sure you get a good puller tool. Try finding one that has a steel pice that extends into the copper pipe to keep it from deforming when you remove the nut and ring. Sometimes people over tighten the ring and it crushes the pipe and when you pull it off it deforms the pipe and when you go to install your new valve it doesn’t seal right.

[@PlatypusDanni]

Thanks man, I watched now I'm gonna go give it a whirl! Wish me luck!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Good luck. Message me if you need advice

[@BarryPerles]

Terrific video; carefully explaining in detail what to expect when dealing with an old valve.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@DontLookBehindYou1]

That tool looks way better than the "handle puller" ( with the ring remover) type... I did get that wrench that replumb used that's like sideways slip crescent wrench type thing. Great video.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I have that tool also. It works good.

[@jmfs3497]

Thanks. I just came from browsing the hardware store to see what I was getting into. My supply valve to one of my toilets won't turn off the water, and I need to replace the fill and flapper. Thought it would be simple, and then noticed I couldn't shut off the water. I guess I could have shut off the main supply to the house, but might as well replace the valve to the toilet.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yea you could turn the whole house off just to make the repair. In the long run it’s best to replace the valve by the toilet so you can quickly turn off the water in an emergency.

[@EOO-Stand]

Excellent video. Good and detailed explanation

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks.

[@007jechu]

Great video funny how you shook the hose at the end of the drain 😊

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I guess is a habitat I have

[@CatherineEast-fe3gs]

Very clear and helpful. Great job!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mrtimekilla]

You can also tighten the nut on the gate valve and it will fix it. Leave the valve hooked up, with the water running turn the valve open and closed to flush out the crud. Open the valve all the way and then 1/4 turn back in. Hold the body of the valve with a wrench and then tighten the nut just behind the valve handle. This works 95% of the time.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I always get the 5% percent that it doesn’t work

[@BobJohnsonSince1970]

I now have the confidence to do my kitchen valves myself! But please edit your video info section to say nut "ferrule" ;-)

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks for pointing this out. I’m not the best at proofreading.

[@frederickneal4781]

You got lucky that your pipe was not deformed from the old compression ring otherwise you would have had a leak when you finished up. GOOD JOB!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You are 100 percent right. I should make a revised version of this video talking about that. I had that happen on a job where someone over tightened all of the valves in the house and the new ring inside didn’t Crush to the pipe properly and they all leaked. I ended up trimming the pipe back on some. Luckily they were extra long. I had to solder an extension on one. They make better removal tools that re sizes the pipe diameter when you remove the nut and ring

[@joeschmid6028]

Good Job ! Yeah, I need that Puller Thanks !

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Try to find a good one. Some are better at keeping the pipe the same diameter when putting off the ring

[@paull9839]

Awesome instruction! Thanks man!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@joelhoffman7490]

Thanks replaced the faucet and all pipes and hoses .should have just replaced these as well now i have one that is leaking .previous homeowners used teflon tape for some reason .off to the home despot for new valves .gonna do both only a matter of time before the cold side starts to leak

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem. Good luck with your project

[@AliceinWanderland-USA]

ThANK YOU! Excellent video!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks.

[@ahackercalled4chan]

this video is perfect. thank you for the clear instructions!!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@markm.9648]

Very well explained. I appreciate and thank you.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.

[@lkkota41]

thanks for putting this ...helpful

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

Great video. Thanks so much for posting it!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks. I’m glad my video was helpful.

[@geebeeinga]

Big help brother. Thank you!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem.

[@1964summit]

Really helpful and well said.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@robertherron3053]

Thank you!!! Very good video!!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@mattski1979]

What if it's connected to galvanized pipe?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

So that tells me you have pipe threads so you need a valve that screws on to the pipe. Make sure you hold the pipe when removing the old valve. You don’t want to start unscrewing the pipe in the wall because that can cause leaks.

[@stunnamrsports]

EXCELLENT instructions

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@gerhardschneider7223]

Liked and subscribed. Thank you!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@victork3397]

Nice 👍 good video, thank you

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@rojas_yerimar]

Well explained! Thank you :)

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@kmainc1]

I think its a great video but I was curious about why you didn't use Teflon tape or a liquid thread sealant on the threads? Do you think its not really needed maybe because of the compression ring?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

They are a metal to metal seal. They don’t use sealant

[@carlmccoy662]

Much easier way, especially when shut off valve is soldered. Loosen the nut closest to the handle. Unscrew the handle until the guts come out. Then you do the same thing with the new valve and put it into the old valve housing. Done... you will have to get the same brand valve(usually stamped on the handle)

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You could do that but then you are left with a old looking valve.

[@carlmccoy662]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle At least it would match the one next to it. Does anyone really care about the looks of a shut off valve? If you have to break out the torch for your repair, it can get complicated and go beyond the skills of most people.

[@jvirg]

my old ones are soldered on and in fact i'm pretty sure they built the wall around them after because there's no remove to even cut them off. I'll have to heat them to remove them.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Good luck with that. Be careful not to un solder the pipe that’s in the wall.

[@hyoikkim4258]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem

[@SpeedyDDG]

What if the pipe into the wall is PVC, does the same method work? Does the pipe have to be cut or does the pulling system work? What about attaching the new valve, is it the same process on pvc or is glue needed?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No that’s going to be different. Is it pvc or pex?

[@joeyhandles]

perfect thanks

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem.

[@JoyceRivera-l3l]

What’s that little metal cleaning tool you used to clean the copper pipe after removing compression ring?

[@JoyceRivera-l3l]

Maybe a “heavy duty fitting brush” ?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

It’s a burr whip Here is the Amazon link a.co/d/01FoB9aT

[@xonx209]

If the ring already digged into the pipe, would this removal method cause the outer layer of the pipe to be sheared off or worse, cause the ring to dig even deeper into the pipe?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

If the person who installed it previously over tightened it, the pipe might get deformed smaller than it should be and that could cause problems. They do make puller tool that has a mandrel that goes into the pipe keeping it at the proper dimensions.

[@robertblahnik7685]

Having a hammer there like you do is important encase you fail more than 3 times you can bash up another finger 😎

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I pinched my thumb nail between some sheet metal studs. I never hit them with a hammer.

[@dennisgibbs5708]

Hi, I have a hot water & cold water supply to my bathroom vanity with very little pressure. My hot & cold water supply pressure to my tub is fine. What cold be causing this? Could it be the compression angle stop valves and/or the 3/8” supply to the vanity sink? Thanks for your video!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Are you just having low flow when you turn on you faucet? Or are you testing it coming out of the supply lines? I would remove the aerator first and see if it’s clogged. Let me know how it goes

[@judymarxen8550]

Great Video! How would you get the valve off if the valve is glued on to pvc?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I’ve never seen an angle stop glued to a pvc. Can you send me a link to a picture of it?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You might have a pex pipe and maybe a shark bite valve. You can use a plastic tool to remove them by pushing on the back of the valve. You can find a video on KZbin showing you how to do it.

[@mysliwya]

Can I use the old compression fitting on the new valve

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yes it’s possible. As long as they are in good shape and not over crushed.

[@RichPhilpott]

I am struggling to get enough leverage on the old valve to unscrew the nut and remove it. It's under the kitchen sink so have limited space! Any tips?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Is there room to add an extension to your wrench or use the biggest wrench that will fit. Sometimes it’s harder to unscrew them when things in the way under the sink. Make sure your turning it the right way. The nut should be turned clockwise.

[@QAsession]

Great video. We are also tackling our old delta sprayer that has a quick connect plastic piece. When we disconnected it we were leeft with a water line that is copper with two o rings. Any idea how to plug it (cap it)?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Are you taking about a separate spray wand? I’ve had to do something like this before by caping off the pipe. Make a short video of the end of the pipe and send me the link. I can help better if I see it. You might be able to uses a compression fitting to cap off the end of the copper pipe.

[@QAsession]

@TheUltimateHandymanKyle Let me try one more cap that is a push in cap. We just came back from the hardware store.. If that doesn't work, I will make the video. Thanks for the reply.

[@QAsession]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle Well the plug didn't work. 😖 There's something I know we aren't doing right. But cant figure it out. Below is a quick video that duplicates our situation. The space is so tight under our sink we couldn't take a video. You see the copper piece with two black o rings? That is what we need to cap. But nothing fits that opening. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHLaiZuuhMp1p80si=uc3gomE18L7l29jN Maybe we need to remove that too? We just dont know how to go about it. If you can help us, it would be much appreciated.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

@@QAsession if the hoses is still good from the wand and the quick disconnect doesn't leak you could cut the rubber hose 3" from the end of the quick disconnect and put a barbed plug in the end and a few hose clamps. That should do it. Or you could cut off the brass pice with the O rings off and put a compression cap on the end of the copper pipe. let me know how it goes.

[@BrentFullmer]

What if the nut is stuck on the pipe and won't loosen?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You can carefully cut the nut down one side and pry it open with a screwdriver. You can use a dremel tool to cut it. Make sure you don’t cut the pipe

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

A bigger wrench always helps

[@kruzader]

Are there Valves that have 2 exist lines. I need one for the Faucet and another for the Dishwasher.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yes they sell them at any hardware store or big home improvement stores

[@yungwing4940]

Or use a 00 bibb washer?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You could do that but it doesn’t fix rusty or dirty looking valves. It’s always good to replace old valves when the vanity is out. These valves were 20 years old.

[@MrSouthofBoston]

Great video. Question. I was going to install the shutoff valves once the new vanities are installed. My logic is that it would require a much smaller hole to be made because there would only be a pipe. What do you suggest?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

If your vanity has a wood back that needs to be drilled I would install it first then install the escutcheon and valves. The vanity I installed had a large opening on the back so there was no new to drill holes and it’s way easier to install valves without the vanity installed and it was better for filming this video.

[@dahger7]

No vanity no sink above it. yeah of course it’s an easy fix. No laying on your back and you have great light

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I’ve done it all. I know it adds some difficulty when the vanity is installed. It would be hard to film this video with it installed.

[@shantor100]

See you banged that thumb. Ouch

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yes working on a custom built in bbq. That was under my mail for 6 months.

[@tomslick2058]

Gate value outside was a dum idea from the builder. Bad enough some are used in the house.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yea unfortunately most older homes have them. I’ve had them break on me when turning the water back on or they don’t work at all to shut off the water.

[@tomslick2058]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle you live in cold weather? I imagine that don't help. I have one inside my condo. I have a panic attack every I need to use it. Person below me had one break. The handle was free spinning. 30 years old. Plus room is tight in the laundry room. The gate valves are froze on the washing machine. Plus there to close together inside a wall. What a shity plumbing company they hired. Plus there must of been no inspection. Such dumb ass people out there. Those gate valves for sinks are crap. Must be a stem problem because I believe the rest is stainless steel.

[@jspatz1]

All of this was unnecessary, it only needed the valve stem/seals replaced. $4.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

You could do that. The whole point of the video was to show how to replace a valve. Also when you redo a bathroom you don’t want to leave an old dirty corroded one. My next visit I can show how to replace the internals of the existing valve

[@loraljohnson]

I feel I cannot seriously take advice from someone that makes a face like this. Maybe look serious on a serious topic. You look surprised whatever your video shows even worked. Moved on to a real plumber.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Are you serious? It’s just a thumbnail to get people’s attention to watch the video. What makes someone a real plumber? I’ve been doing construction and plumbing work for over 20 years. Did you even watch the video? I do these to help people. This video gets 12,700 views every 28 days and this is the first comment I’ve gotten like this. I normally get positive comments on how helpful the video was.

[@KevinHamilton-gd3dj]

Are all shut off valves sizes universal? Meaning, can I purchase a shutoff valve that will fit my bathtub shutoff fitting? Please let me know asap. Thank you

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

All compression valves for under sinks are the same for ½ copper pipes. I’m not sure what valve you have for your bathtub. Is it a standard bathtub? That would be a cartridge mixing valve. They have different type’s depending on your brand valve

[@melissalo3379]

You must be someplace warm to have an outside shutoff valve… haha. Cold weather locations have shutoffs below ground. 😂 I do have a question. I am wanting replace 4 shut offs, but want to try it on the hot water side before disabling the whole house of water. The shut offs are frozen and I can’t even shut them off individually anymore, so time to replace. Can i just shut off the water heater to shut off the hot side and NOT turn off whole house water supply?

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Yes you can turn off the water heater supply and that should do it. I live near sacramento ca. It doesn’t freeze here much

[@melissalo3379]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle thanks. i tried to get the old one off, but there is so much green corrosion, i couldnt get it to screw off. I could get the whole valve to turn but, but not that nut. Tried wd40. Nothing. This is the one of 4 under this cabinet that has been replaced before. The other 3 may be permanently bonded. Haha. There is not enough exposed pipe to get a cutter on it. So called the plumber. At least if he breaks the pipe, he will have the ability to fix it. I am in kansas. Thanks for the info.

[@utt2468]

God bless you!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Thanks

[@xmotomitchx4213]

Once removing the old compression fitting the copper pipe isnt deformed? I was thinking i needed to cut off the used part but would rather not

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

If someone over tightened the nut it could deform. They make some removal tools that have a metal pice that goes on the inside of the pipe to keep it the proper size

[@DREKOWICK69]

thank you.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

No problem. Glad I could help

[@DREKOWICK69]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle if only I could get you in real life to help with my bathroom reno lol I am taking longer than expected but keep running into unforseen things

[@AS-ch1kh]

Just started hearing about sharkbite recently too, seems like they are higher quality. Need to give them a try. Thank you

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I’ve installed 2 of them over the years. I don’t like the fact that there is an o ring that seals them. I would never use them buried in I wall to connect pipes. They should be fine for valves. And if it ever leaks you will see it.

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

Thank you!! I'm changing my shut offs and faucet to my downstairs bathroom sink. I usually work late at night like you!! I'll be going from sweated on to compression valves. Wish me luck!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Good luck with your valves.

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

@@TheUltimateHandymanKyle it didn't work. It turns out the pipe I have is a part of an old fashioned shut off. None of the shut off valves will work. I need new piping. Hard to explain but now I can't turn my water back on to the house because that bathroom has no shut off...

[@carmeloroldan3189]

And u call cheap 40.00 dollars for that ???? u must be a millionaire !!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

They have them on Amazon for $20 and it comes with 2 other tools for plumbing. Kei Project Water Meter Key 17 inch - Pack of 4 Comes With Way Multi-functional Utility with Screw Driver and Curb Lid Opener Included. (WM -K1) a.co/d/2UYgy1i

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

I’m definitely not a millionaire. I make a decent living but no where near that. At $40 a tool I could buy 5 of these tools a month with my KZbin income. When it hit a million I’ll let you know. At least doing it yourself is way cheaper than a plumber. Good luck with you projects

[@cromoscromos4907]

Well done and most helpful. Thanks for helping me save a plumber's labor charge.

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Glad to help

[@brandie1937]

Thank you so much for making this video. It helped me to stop my leak

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Glad it helped!

[@ChristopherPesqueira]

Thanks for the help!

[@TheUltimateHandymanKyle]

Glad to help