Replacing Grohe Pull Out Spray Head and Aerator

[@markyeeee]

Really helpful video! Those Grohe replacement parts are however too expensive. Thanks for the upload

[@rogerscubadiver]

Grohe is supposed to have a “lifetime warranty” but when I called them about getting a replacement, I found out “lifetime” really applies to the life of a cat.

[@markyeeee]

@@rogerscubadiver I'm having trouble with the faucet head and am tr;ying figure if I should replace the head or just throw in the towel and replace the whole faucet..I'll try calling themf.Thanks again for the upload

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@markyeeee replacing the head will be easiest and cheapest route. See if they are willing to replace it for free. They will likely ask you for the receipt

[@markyeeee]

@@rogerscubadiver Of course no receipt but will try...It's been really bad since the beginning....thanks again

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@markyeeee I would just push and escalate if they require the receipt. It is a gimmick to offer lifetime replacement and expect people to keep (or find) the receipt

[@Mina-kx5cf]

wow thanks roger! i love your videos so much! you should make merch because i’d totally buy it!

[@tomm8551]

I just replaced a Ladylux spray head with a new one (model 46875NDO). I encountered one thing not mentioned in this excellent video. At about 40 seconds into the clip, there is a closeup of the hose, connector and o ring. At the very end of the spiral-wrapped hose, there is a smooth metal sleeve. When I unscrewed my old head, that sleeve slid up the hose about 1/2 inch and stuck there. It appears that if the hose gets twisted (maybe as you are tightening the head) that spiral wrap can begin to unwind which makes its diameter get bigger. And that’s where my sleeve got stuck. I eventually fixed this by spraying a little WD40 on the hose and, with a pliers, pushed the sleeve down to the end of the hose. My first instinct was to try to twist the sleeve along the hose using the spiral wrap like threads. Fortunately, I quickly saw that that move was unwinding the spiral and making things worse. Wouldn’t have been the first project where my “fix” made something unfixable.

[@rogerscubadiver]

Nice find!

[@kirstijutila9431]

Very helpful video! That O ring on the supply hose end that you show at 39 seconds is very important. I just replaced my same model of Grohe pull out spray head and still had a leak. Water spraying back up the hose length where the hose coupled with the new spray head. I looked up the O ring (13.5 caliper) and ordered it separately. As you say, it did not come with the new spray head. The box was a Grohe product package. I hope that the new O ring fixes the problem.

[@rogerscubadiver]

Removing the old O-Ring is a bit Difficult without destroying it. I was hoping to keep it intact in case the replacement was the wrong size. How did you find the right size?

[@kirstijutila9431]

@@rogerscubadiver I found out about needing the O ring in an Amazon Grohe spray head product review. Then I measured with a caliper device that I had in my craft basket. I will post again after I get the part and install it this weekend.

[@kirstijutila9431]

Sheesh! I replaced the O ring and it still leaks from the hose coupling to the brand new replacement spray head. I hope that others have better luck with their DIY repairs.

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@kirstijutila9431 oh man. That sucks. So it had no effect on cutting down the leak? Not even reduced it a bit?

[@kirstijutila9431]

@@rogerscubadiver Right, no effect. One last theory or two: 1. there could be a crack or leak in the flexible pull down hose right above the metal connector or, 2. the O ring is for Ladyluxe only and not for the Bridgeport circa 2012 (older) faucet model. I replaced the pull down hose about 3 years ago, so will not pay for that again. Happy DIY plumbing, all, and keep trying stuff and learning : )

[@maryannlewis8095]

Thank you! Danke! this was very helpful.

[@rogerscubadiver]

Glad it helped!

[@perrycapitani544]

This was a helpful video, but it could have been better if you showed how to remove the spray head for the servicing required. I was very concerned about damaging any of the parts.

[@rogerscubadiver]

Got it. It is a bit difficult sometimes to show all the steps because I’m holding the phone with one hand and tools in the other

[@perrycapitani544]

@@rogerscubadiver thanks. I’ll try to figure it out.

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@perrycapitani544 the spray head can be removed from the hose by twisting and unscrewing but in guessing you meant how to access the inside of the head in order to clean any sediment build up?

[@perrycapitani544]

@@rogerscubadiver actually, I need to replace the head since it wore out. Thanks.

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@perrycapitani544 yeah. I had to replace mine entirely. It screws on so it should be simple once you get the replacement

[@kenleyl4306]

For these name brand faucet heads, do they have their own proprietary threading? I would like to replace my K4 faucet head with a generic model but am not sure which size would fit appropriately.

[@shpala]

Do I need any tools to replace the spray head? I've just done it using my hands, but wonder if I should use pliers to tighten?

[@rogerscubadiver]

I would use hands only.

[@angelamorgillo6973]

I’m an older senior my Grohe kitchen faucet with sprayer is only 7.5 years old when it was put in it was brand new the person who put it in was a professional but all kitchen parts I didn’t get receipts only a total bill. The piece you press to turn spray head on & off doesn’t work any longer a spray head alone is $165.00 on line can they be repaired by a plumber? I need that sprayer

[@rogerscubadiver]

I would call Grohe and explain the situation that you no longer have the bill. They are supposed to have “lifetime” warranties so you may be able to get a replacement for free. Just be patient and keep escalating until you get a sympathetic ear

[@rogerscubadiver]

And you don’t need a plumber to replace the sprayer head. They won’t be able to fix it anyways if the push button no longer works (like mine didn’t). They will charge you for a new head and if you can get Grohe to replace it under warranty, you can make the change yourself

[@roylim194]

Who replace the chk valve?not seen in your video.

[@blanecurry9090]

bro, you didn't show how you disconnecetd the head from the water line 😱

[@rogerscubadiver]

That is a good point. I think because I needed to unscrew the head with both hands and holding the phone was impossible. Is yours not one the simply unscrews when you extend the hose?

[@blanecurry9090]

@@rogerscubadiver turns out you just pull out, no need to unscrew, just finished replacing the head, thanks

[@rogerscubadiver]

@@blanecurry9090 interesting. Mine screws in

[@kylemlsantos97]

Over engineered much