SBW#8 - A Loose Bathroom Faucet Handle

In this short video I show you how to fix a loose faucet stem on a Moen faucet. This is really less than a 5 minute job if everything cooperates with you.
UPDATE: I didn't put any Loctite on the screw in this video and hindsight I probably should. I use Loctite Threadlocker Blue on most things that run the risk of coming loose and I should have on this as my handle has started getting wobbly again.
Read more over at my website at www.snaservices...
PARTS:
○ Moen T6620 Brantford Two Handle Faucet - amzn.to/2N0jB2C
○ Loctite Heavy Duty Threadlocker - amzn.to/36tA6Mj

[@nyevegas4015]

I appreciate you getting straight to the point and not turn the camera on yourself aspiring to become a KZbin personality. How-to videos should all be like this one. Thank you. 🙏👍

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thank your for the compliment.

[@tonymanero5544]

Thank you. For other people, if you have plumbers silicon grease, apply a little (Q-tip) on threads and metal-to-metal contact areas for future disassembly and corrosion resistance. Grease also can help with leak proofing.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Great Tip @tonymanero5544!

[@beckysorem6406]

I had no idea how to make this fix. Watched your video, and completed the repair in about 90 seconds. Perfect! Thank you so much.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Great to hear @beckysorem6406. You are so welcome!

[@stallionguns3494]

Yessss!! I have the same type of faucet that requires you to hand turn counterclockwise to loosen the handles. I couldn't remember how to loosen these as this Moen faucet is different from the other types where you pop the tab first at the top of the faucet handle. Thank you for the post! Very helpful!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad it helped solve your problem!

[@nancystow3432]

Thank you for the huge help! I thought I could tighten the handle by popping off the plastic cap and using the right tool. After trying several tools and then going to a big box store to see what I might use it was very frustrating. Your quick tips took me about a minute to fix the loose handle. Thanks!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You are welcome @Nancy Stow. I'm glad I could help as I originally fell for the same pop the cap off attempt to fix also only to find no screw there.

[@ktaylor7901]

People like me really appreciate people like you! Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Not a problem K Taylor. I'm glad it helped!

[@joannegalley7769]

Thank you so much! I took in a photo of the faucet, but local Ace Hardware was unable to help me. Your video helped me fix it in minutes! Perfect.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thank you for the good comment. I'm glad my video has helped with your problem!

[@traunerofh]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Took less than 5 minutes, like you said. Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad the video helped out.

[@kiptap4021]

Thanks, the minute you rotated the base I was on it. Very helpful, thank you for taking the time to show how it's done!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're welcome!

[@greatgoon1]

Thanks this fixed my loose tub handle. Also noted that the base the faucet screws down onto can itself be adjusted by screwing it up or down if the top is still not tight. Awesome!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad this helped you out!

[@olgatopash7147]

Thank you! Saved me a call the the plumber when my handle fell right off!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi Olga, I'm glad this helped you out!

[@martinmartinl4420]

Worked great Sean. Probably saved me a $100.00 plumber's charge. Have a good day.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful to you!

[@DDDD-ls8nq]

Thanks much!! Was just about to call a plumber to fix to Moen loose handles. Appreciate it!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad to help. The first time I popped the cap off the top of mine and there was no screw sent me question how to tighten these up and I figured others would have the same thoughts.

[@gacarlson]

Excellent video. Explaining the pieces and mechanics of the handle helped me tighten mine, and its not even the same make/model. Thanks!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Great to hear! That is why I created this video to help others figure out things that may not be the most obvious.

[@CReilly1974]

Thanks! This helped a ton to fix a wiggly handle that was driving me nuts!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're more than welcome.

[@jerrykelley4470]

Thanks,I spent a half hour on their web site with no luck, this is easy.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad it helped you out Jerry. I know sometimes manufacture's websites can be difficult to navigate or just miss out on the obvious topics people need.

[@golfinsteve420]

Dude, you’re awesome! This video saved me hours of frustration. That’s exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad it help you out.

[@CuseHokie]

Thanks. My Kohler Devonshire bath tub (split hot and cold) had loose handles and this procedure showed me how to fix them.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad I could have been of help with this video.

[@tonymanero5544]

Kohler Devonshire in production for years. Download the Install and Parts list and you have future reference.

[@maehay4065]

Maybe you could show how to fix a bathroom handle that starting to tturns farther back like it’s not going around in a complete circle. I have watched a few different videos but not one with what could be happening to the cold water faucet handle. I always appreciate simple instructions on how to repair our own things like you just shared with your project.👍

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thank you for your comment. The only experience I have with a handle going further around than it should is one of the plastic components was longer catching the stop limiter. In my case, it was my Moen Kitchen faucet. While I didn't record that particular issue I had to replace the handle hardware. If your bathroom faucet is a single handle perhaps it is having the same issue. Also, for my dual handle bathroom faucets I had to make sure the gear teeth were aligned up correctly in the handle and in the stem other wise it turned further back than it was supposed to.

[@maehay4065]

Sean Moenkhoff I have a hot and cold faucet on 2 faucet. It is the cold water side which is turning to far back. I am afraid that it will break off if I try to turn it on again. Fortunately I am visiting family in Arizona so I will have to deal with this when I return home. But it was interesting to watch how you made your repair.

[@marnieanderson4225]

Ha! You helped me fix this annoying crooked faucet handle that comes off all the time! Thanks!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You are more than welcome @marnieanderson4225!

[@jasonbourne4155]

Thank you very much for this video! I have a loose Moen bathtub faucet handle that does not have any visible screws. The Moen website was useless (their faucet identifier tool was a prompt to sign up for their mailing lest...) Great tip!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@annsneiders2191]

Thanks so much! Short, to the point, really helpful video!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thank you! I hope it help solve any problems you may have had.

[@lizmlee]

Thank you so much! Took me 3 tries to understand I wasn't making contact with the screw and when I finally did it worked perfectly!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad I could help!

[@johnscerbo7385]

Thanks I fixed 3 loose handles hot water side of my bathroom faucets

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad I could help John.

[@stevemaislin2700]

Easy fix. Thanks. Valves are all nice and snug again.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad the video was able to help you @stevemaislin2700!

[@Bardwooders]

Hi Sean, any idea how to tighten the base/stem underneath? I was able to get the handle off but its actually the base that is wiggling around a bit. Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi @Bardwooders. If your faucet is like mine there will be a brass or nylon nut underneath the counter behind the sink on each stem. This nut goes around the entire stem/water supply line that goes through the counter to the top. You should be able to turn this nut on the stem and this should tighten up your base/stem.

[@richardsutton447]

Son of a gun … I would’ve never have figured that out. Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

@Richard Sutton it took me a bit of trying to figure it out as well. Definitely not intuitive for a DIYer.

[@jillturner7816]

Do you need to turn the water off when doing this? Thank you very helpful ill try it.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

@jillturner7816, you shouldn't have to turn if off. I believe I did just for a measure of comfort incase something went wrong with the valve while I had the handle off.

[@roslyngomez3369]

Thank you, I think it might help with my problem

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I hope it helps you @Roslyn Gomez!

[@lebimas]

Great video. Thanks for the help!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad it helped!

[@DenJSmith]

Thanks, just what I needed.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thank you. I'm glad it helped!

[@gregjohnson1079]

Sean thanks VERY MUCH for the excellent video! It worked like a charm; your check is in the mail. Seriously, thanks.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad it helped @greg johnson! This one was a tricky one for me.

[@joandodds2824]

My problem is a little different. When I turn the handle to turn on water, whole base turns. Is the screw still the remedy?

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi @Joan Dodds, the screw only deals with the actual handle. It sounds like you need to tighten down the base more. I would try to tighten this down first as this is probably the problem.

[@JiuJitus1210]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You are so welcome!

[@henryjohnson3920]

Thank you!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're welcome!

[@victoriaparsons4378]

For Kohler too? Thank you in advance.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi Victoria, I'm not sure if this works for Kohler or not. I have not worked on a Kohler two stem faucet before.

[@KTOOCH11]

Worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Thanks. It certainly was not how I expected it. I expected it to just be a screw under the cap but I was wrong.

[@sjdude12]

You’re amazing thank you so much! 👌🏼😍

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

@sjdude12 - You're absolutely welcome and glad it helped.

[@heatherwalls6501]

Thank you for this! Easy with your help! :-)

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

I'm glad it helped. It is one of the reasons why I make videos.

[@retchf47]

Does the water need to be turned off?

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

No, it does not need to be turned off however, if you feel more comfortable turning it off first by all means do so.

[@macroyanboy]

Thank you

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're welcome @macroyanboy. Always glad to help out.

[@rd30ott]

Awesome dude thank you man

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

No problem 👍 @rd30ott.

[@katherinehall1630]

Thank you for your video! I still have a problem though... The screw inside the housing wouldn't tighten any further. Any suggestions?

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi Kathy. Thanks for the compliment. As for the screw not turning any further - does it turn the other direction or at all? The only things I can think of (provided the screw turns in the other direction) is perhaps the screw is too long and needs to be shorter OR there is an additional worn part that is causing the looseness. Beyond that I really do not have any idea. If someone else has had the issue she's describing or has another idea please feel free to reply to this.

[@katherinehall1630]

Yes, the screw turned back the other way. Interestingly, it was a slotted screw so possibly replaced? I'll check out replacing it. Thank you again!

[@pattycannady2694]

The base will not turn and I can't loosen the brass nut under the sink.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hi Patty, If it's the same exact faucet it may be hard water build up at the bottom of the base and the counter top. I know I had to use a piece of rubber to get a good grip on the base the very first time I had to pull one off because of the amount of hardware water buildup that essentially "glued" it to the counter top. If it's not the same exact faucet what I would try to do is find the owners manual online. It should show or explain how to mount the faucet. To get the faucet off, you'd just do the opposite such as loosen, turn the opposite direction, etc. Word of caution though - since many things are plastic nowadays, don't apply extreme force otherwise you may break part of the plastic resulting in the need for additional repair.

[@hughbo52]

Thanks!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

No problem @hughbo52. Glad you found it useful.

[@ryanmoran2063]

Thanks

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're most welcome @ryanmoran2063!

[@tombruggers]

Boom. Easy fix!

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad it helped Tom!

[@chrisferg5252]

🎉 THANK YOU 🎉

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Absolutely!

[@donlessnau3983]

Excellent. Thanks. Solved my problems. Well done.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Glad it helped @Don Lessnau

[@madelaine3209]

****Thank you****

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

You're welcome!

[@doogert8594]

I’ve seriously had a leaky handle for like a year and a half.

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Hopefully this video helped solve your leaky handle issue.

[@jmum1021]

33k geniuses

[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Not geniuses, just people who want to know how to fix things themselves.

[@texas3479]

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[@SeanMoenkhoff]

Sorry, I'm not sure what this means.