How to Repair Leaking, Dripping Delta Faucet

[@alexasimov5676]

Very thorough and respectful of the parts and areas in where he is working. Some plumbers get the job done but ruin a finish or scratch the sink or counter. This is a professional.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks for the nice comments and for watching!!

[@UnderDog1911]

​@@TappPlumbingthis video was VERY helpful to me EXCEPT that 1.) the Allen key required for my set screw was a larger size (cold side). The hot side's set screw appears to be jimmied because my Allen key cannot get any grip. Is it time to call the plumber?

[@TappPlumbing]

@@UnderDog1911 That depends on the time verses money equation. If you can’t get the screws out it is gonna turn a little more time consuming and you need to have new handles also . Either the screws will have to be drilled out or the handles will have to be sawed off.

[@Techio740]

This is the definitive guide to repairing a leaking/dripping Delta bathroom sink faucet. The video also shows how to approach and conduct all repairs: plan ahead, have the right parts and tools, and be careful not to cause damage. I really appreciate the thoroughness of this video.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so very much for the kind words !

[@terryrodeheaver8118]

This is the way an instruction video should be made. Very detailed and informative. Compare this video to the Delta instructional video. This one is so much better. Thank you!

[@chandlermcdougald2129]

Very good , easy to follow, great job

[@Alex-zs7rv]

Totally agree!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for your reply and watching 😊

[@wildlifefam4]

I agree too! The one from Delta is not helpful, especially for someone like me, who never has fixed bathtub faucet leaks before! Thank you for your help!

[@Pinrod93]

I have a peerless bathroom faucet. I’ve changed out the cartridge, seat and spring on the hot side numerous times and I still have a steady drip? Help!!!😮 It is driving me crazy!!!

[@aceburns8673]

Perfect instructional video, no goofy music, no wasted time, i.e.introducing yourself, jokes etc etc. . Clear speaking and perfect video. You should teach a how class for people posting vids. Thank you!

[@TappPlumbing]

Awww thank you for the compliment! We are glad the video was able to help!

[@chrispapademetrious408]

This is one of the best DIY videos I've seen on KZbin. Great step-by-step explanations and attention to detail!

[@TappPlumbing]

We are so happy to help your dripping Delta Faucet ! We appreciate the kind words!!

[@bamapoppy]

I’ve replaced seats and springs but always watch videos first. This video reminded me about the orientation of the parts as they’re removed to make stem installation simpler. Thanks for the tidbit.

[@TappPlumbing]

You are welcome and we are glad it was helpful! Thank you for waiting!!!

[@dting22]

Sir, you just saved me a plumber's bill and a ton of hassle. I followed your instructions and fixed my delta bathtub faucet. Turned out to be a cracked valve seat, which I wouldn't have figured out without your video. Thanks in 2023!

[@LauraCvengros]

This was an excellent video. I was able to repair my drippy faucet. The description of preparing the area (towel down, shut off water, close drain) were really useful. It's easy to forget those kind of things if you're in a hurry to try and fix your problem. I also called Delta and got free replacement parts. I know doing this myself easily saved me $100+. Thanks

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!! You are most welcome. We love to hear about the success stories!!!

[@Tuxedo2680]

I particularly appreciate that you took the time to mention plugging the sink drain before starting any disassembly. There's nothing more aggravating than dropping a small part and helplessly see it fall into the drain. It's happened to me but only once...

[@davebenson1021]

I have watched a number of these videos. This is the BEST i have watched. This man gets the job done and has great tips.

[@TappPlumbing]

Dave Benson thank you so much! We appreciate the kind words and so glad it was helpful!!

[@JBM07XKR]

+1 on the positive comments. Excellent instruction that worked perfectly ... turning a DIY project (with the normal 'trial and error' risk) or a $$ plumber bill (if you're not the DIY type) into a flawless 10-15 minute fix, all in. When you call Delta for a replacement cartridge be sure to request seats and springs too. Delta will send a new cartridge(s) for free under lifetime warranty but I had to run to HD for the seats and springs because I didn't know to ask for them.

[@MalcolmCook]

Just right combination of specific detail and teaching a few tips and principles along the way. Terrific help, thanks.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing to watch our video!

[@carlcampbell6827]

This is the way a master journeyman teaches a no nothing apprentice; thank you very much!

[@douglasservose6869]

This is the best DIY video that I have seen. The helpful tips made this an easy job for me to do the right way, especially how to get the seal and spring out and the replacement parts in. Also appreciate giving the model number of the cartridge so that I could shop around for the best price and make sure it was in stock before heading out to the store. Thank you very much !!

[@JoeFuller757]

I had one bathroom faucet dripping and one leaking at the base. This video allowed me to replace 3 of the four stems and all the washers and springs. The extra notes about towels, washcloths and orientation made this perfect. I feel accomplished and there's no longer water where it's supposed to be dry.

[@TappPlumbing]

Great news ! We love hearing the success stories!!!

[@gailgoodman4104]

Dang. This may be the best instructional video of how to install something I've ever seen. Great job. Giving us all the little tricks that a pro knows to make it so much easier. Thank you.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@gailgoodman4104 Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing to watch our video!!

[@diczuchry4382]

Fantastic instructional video, covered all the bases, very easy to follow, not too long or overly complicated… and we were successful with our repair!

[@TappPlumbing]

@@diczuchry4382 Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing your success story!!

[@desireedoan9267]

I just fixed my sink 56 year old female OMG thank you so much I know I couldn't afford to hire someone like you 🥰🥰🥰

[@ayleemendez3420]

I’m 43 years old woman and I’m going to do tomorrow 😅

[@victorwoody7713]

I'm happy to have found this video as I'm replacing the dripping faucet. This will now make my life and work easier.

[@TappPlumbing]

Keep us posted if you can please, I know you will have a great success story!!!

[@nannem9716]

Thank you so very much!!! I've had the parts on hand for a year but have been too afraid to tackle this repair. Instead, I just keep constantly sopping up the ever worsening leak. Your video and explanation have given me the courage to handle this task. I truly appreciate how very articulate you are and how well you explain all the vital information without a lot of irrelevant chatter. This may be the best how-to video I've ever seen!!! Thanks for sharing your expertise and practical knowledge. I'm going to fix my faucet right now!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate you and Happy Plumbing Nanne!!

[@Koozman88]

Put it like this, amazing attn to detail. This is clearly a pro who has done this job many times and didn’t skip any tutorials for even the newbies. This video was amazing. I know my limits when to hire and I am not going to do this project at this point in my life and this video helped me make that decision. Thank you.

[@TappPlumbing]

That is so kind of you ! Thank you so much !!!

[@immortus8135]

Thank you so much for this. After fixing my sink, I have just a few comments 1. My handle took some strength to get off. Dont worry if you have to pull hard 2. Take a pic of the stem before/after taking it out. 3. Home depot lists the part as a "stem" and not a cartridge, just so people dont get confused. There is part RP255513 and 255513-3. Not sure what the difference is. They are the same skew# at HD. My handle felt a lot loser and easier to move after fixing it. Works great, no leaks. Just felt different Hope this helps everyone!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks for sharing!! I bet it will be very helpful!!

[@lesliegriffith1560]

Wow, you just made this job a whole lot easier for me! Details every little step, good work with suggesting the towel in sink and putting old parts in the exact way they were oriented to guide new ones. Replaced my hot water one 12 years ago, couldn't remember how, glad for this video!

[@TappPlumbing]

We love hearing this! We are glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words!

[@sparkonthehorizon]

You have no idea how invaluable videos like these are. You are doing a public service!! ¡Gracias!

[@TappPlumbing]

@@sparkonthehorizon Thanks for the very kind words! a thanks for choosing our video also!!

[@Its_Mik3]

4 years later and you saved me alottttt of money to fix my faucet. Thank you so much for a fantastic video. 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching our video! We are always excited to hear the success stories!

[@ag100pct]

Excellent video! Great pictures. Great tips/pointers. Especially about the multi-turn shut off valves. You don't want one of those to fail....trust me. Just replaced mine and went back and watched again. Many Thanks!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks for watching and the very kind words!

[@jeffkoontz286]

Finally someone who knows what they're doing. Well done and thanks!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words and spending your time to watch!

[@emrystyler4562]

Thank you for a slow, methodical, and clear step-by-step video. I appreciate it!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I hope everything went as planned for you?

[@emrystyler4562]

@@TappPlumbing I'm waiting on parts, but I'm sure it will go well.

[@andrewbourgeois9550]

Excellent DIY instruction video. Clear. Concise. And just detailed enough. Thank you for explaining the seat and spring assembly in detail. Many other video have left that important detail out.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice comment!

[@jethroleehill9813]

Excellent video, very well done, thorough, easy to understand and no nonsense!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@MikeBradleyJ]

Had to watch 3 different videos before I found one that showed the correct orientation of the spring and seat. Thumbs up for that.

[@TappPlumbing]

I am glad you found the info you needed. Thanks for watching our video!

[@goatwolf9186]

Thanks for a solid thorough tutorial on how to swap this out. As well adding the what it's and prevention tips.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@goatwolf9186 You are most welcome and thanks for watching!

[@gmansouthern]

Joe, this is a great instructional video. I changed one of this out about 10 years ago. I forgot that delta gives a warranty for life on these steams. Thanks for the tips!

[@TappPlumbing]

Greg Souther it is our pleasure! You my friend are a great student!!

[@gmansouthern]

@@TappPlumbing hahaha! i'm from south GA. I had to watch the video several times!

[@kathidiy3556]

Thank you so much for your video. It only cost me $36 to fix my sink. Thank you again! Took about 40 min to swap the parts out.

[@TappPlumbing]

We are so glad it helped!

[@ItIsColdHere]

Very HELPFUL video. 🥇 love it’s straight to the point. Followed it today to fix a drippy Delta faucet. Easy! Most time consuming was driving to hardware store. Note to future self: Do not throw away the fixture box…or at the very least write down the model number, goofball! (Speaking to myself there.) The faucet was installed in a new bathroom in 2017 so I was fairly confident the valve and seat/spring model numbers at the store would work. They did.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words and sharing your success story!!!

[@HungryCats70]

Thanks so much for posting this! I do have a general purpose book for household repairs, but it isn't specific to Delta faucets/valves, which is exactly what I needed. I appreciate the tips for replacing the parts properly and protecting the sink as well!👍

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks for the kind words! Thanks for watching our video and sharing your story as well! I am gonna guess everything was a success.

[@HungryCats70]

@@TappPlumbing Yes indeed! It turned out that I needed to replace a cartridge, but everything works perfectly again. Thanks so much, and I'll definitely be watching for more tips in future!

[@chuckcowherd6726]

Very well done. I think the main take away, very important, that the spring and grommet must seat and be bouncy on the valve in order for the valve to work! Thanks. I watched others but yours brought it home.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you Chuck ! We are so glad to hear !

[@shawneeb54]

Just awesome presentation. Thank you for sharing. People can learn more than the simple task from watching. Use oem parts, towels especially for dropping things since Murphy's law, it WILL go down. Orientation is big in anything. Cells, take some pics, helps, mechanic like brakes. Trust me, we will forget what we took apart! Especially at my age. Thanks again, Shawn

[@TappPlumbing]

That is so kind of you to take your time and leave such a wonderful comment. Thank you!

[@kevinnewby9494]

What are the plastic tabs that come in the cartridge kit for?

[@TappPlumbing]

If you put the plastic tabs in the correct place it turns them to 1/4 turn.

[@stevencavalli2743]

Great video very informative and direct . Made well so anyone can follow.. even gave alternate ideas for getting job done without professional tools . Thanks so much 👍

[@TappPlumbing]

@@stevencavalli2743 Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching our video!

[@hecosean]

Thanks to your thumbnail having the exact same faucet as me I was able to identify my cartridge as a Delta. A big help to go out and buy one. Was leaking from the top going down threads leaking under sink. Took me a long time to diagnose. Thought the hose was leaking at first.

[@TappPlumbing]

You're welcome! We appreciate you!!

[@TriciaBridgesKoontz]

Thank yooooooo!! This is the only video out of many that I watched which enabled me to get that darn spring and gasket down in that little hole. My first faucet cartridge change and successful. Thanks to you!!

[@TappPlumbing]

You are welcome! We love to hear the success stories!

[@jamesmoncrief4187]

Best, most informative and easy-to-follow video I found....thanks!

[@1bullrider2]

I appreciate your video I’m no plumber and your video is easy to follow and most of all it works. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@TappPlumbing]

It is our pleasure! Thanks for taking your time to leave a such a nice comment!!

[@les_studio_room]

Awesome video, thank you for taking the time to make a great video for the amateurs!

[@TappPlumbing]

@@les_studio_room You are welcome and thanks for watching our video!!

[@johngammon9473]

Best DIY video on KZbin. Thank you!

[@TappPlumbing]

We are so glad we could help!!!

[@mdduggarclc]

thank you. if i had of watched this first, I would of not had broken the handle, and the stem on my sink trying to get it to stop leaking. this is just what I needed to see. Awesome.

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@gailgrill4622]

Thanks! I followed your lead and fixed it. I didn’t have to replace the cartridge just the spring etc. but you were very thorough!😊

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! We love to hear about the success stories!!!

[@drogers2875]

Thank you so much! You did a wonderful job of filming this procedure and explaining everything step-by-step. Now I need to do the bath/shower faucets.

[@sfcsarah]

what size allen wrench did you use at 3:32 ?

[@TappPlumbing]

5/64th Allen Wrench 3:23 it is stated:) We are appreciate you!!

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Professor sounding with possible educated Georgia accent giving thorough, careful, useful instruction. (Our fix it people may speak slower and give you tons of information but at the end y'all are going to know something😁) By the conclusion of the video you are ready to break out the tools and parts and get it done. For those in his area that get in over their head or have bigger jobs this has to be the guy to call.

[@TappPlumbing]

This is by far the kindest description of my accent! Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching our video!

[@theodoreedwards7658]

A very helpful, easy to follow, complete instructional video. Clear verbal instructions that follows appropriate video. This video contains several helpful professional tips.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@theodoreedwards7658 Thank you so very much for the compliment. I am so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching as well!!

[@noahpehowic6080]

Hi! The video is great, by the way, very instructional. I'm having this exact problem, and I know which one of them is leaking, but should I replace both of the seats and springs to be safe or will replacing just the one that's leaking be just fine?

[@TappPlumbing]

We typically only replace the one dripping as sometimes it is best to go with , if it is not broke don't fix it. We like preventing things as well however water is tricky so just wait. We definitely recommend checking your water pressure though! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOqi4CupdWShck Happy plumbing and we appreciate you taking the time to ask plumbing questions!

[@scottmackenzie7131]

Fantastic video! I have never done this and have a faucet (exact same) with a drip about every 5 seconds. Seems to subside or at least go to every 30 seconds or so with the handle not at full stop, slightly open. Now I am very confident on how to tackle this. Thanks for the tip on calling Delta too.

[@TappPlumbing]

Please keep us posted with your results if you can make time.

[@DrZOSU]

This was great, especially the part about paying attention to the order in which you take things apart and their relative position. I am great at taking things apart without doing that, so putting things back together is always an adventure

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks so much for the kind words !hopefully you had a quick and easy time of things?

[@DrZOSU]

@@TappPlumbing Once I figured out I had the 1/4 turn stop in the wrong place :( and replaced it, it went smoothly. But your video was so helpful and everything went just as you showed in the video.

[@DaveA8385]

I just wanted to thank you for this very well put together video. I am not a confident do it yourself or and water as well as electricity scare me when it comes to doing myself, but this was terrific. I don’t know if you read these or not, but if you do know that it is GREATLY appreciated.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@DaveA8385 I do try to read the comments believe it or not. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching our video. We are so glad to hear about your success story!!

[@jaywhited1174]

Hi, great job on the video. Mine is leaking around the handle and I think you said to replace the cartridge. Is the o-ring on the cartridge the problem and can I just replace it? Are there other seals in the cartridge that cause problems too?

[@andrewawakened628]

Trying to follow your instruction and having a problem. The right hand side (hot water) cartridge came out just as easily as when you did it, but when I tried the left hand side (cold water) I had 2 problems. First, there was a lot of calcium buildup on the handle, but I eventually managed to work it loose and get it off. But now the cartridge will not come off - it comes up about half an inch but then won't come up any further - it feels like there is something holding it down from underneath. I tried rotating it all around and pulling in each new position but it just won't come loose - any suggestions? EDIT: Was able to get it off finally...seems the key was to get frustrated enough that I became willing to use enough force that I was risking breaking it! Seems the calcium buildup was holding it down somehow - I can't see how, but something was doing it!

[@chrismd00]

Yes, mine had a lot of calcium buildup, but they just pull straight up with a good amount of force

[@tomhood4872]

Thanks. This is great, but how do you remove the retaining nut when it's stuck? Mine is 22 years old and probably a little corroded. I can't find any other flat surface to hold with a wrench, either above or below the cabinet.

[@TappPlumbing]

You might try holding the valve body from underneath with a basin wrench. I hope you a person that can help you. This would be close to impossible to do by yourself. Not sure exactly how corroded your parts are but sometimes if you are very unlucky those nuts can crack and the inside of the valve body is in such bad shape the repair procedure won’t work. This usually happens on bad well water. Good luck , keep us posted please.

[@sandramedina1517]

Thank You. I was able to fix my leak by myself thanks to your videos. I appreciate you.

[@TappPlumbing]

We love to hear your success story! We appreciate you choosing to watch our video!

[@jdsheleg8332]

RP60400 is the original part number. Thank you for this video, it clarified the part number issue.

[@TappPlumbing]

You are welcome and thanks for watching!

[@sueseecof2801]

Thank you for making this an easy fix for a 1st timer.

[@pamkilgore9454]

so straight forward and easy to follow. first time to do this and it was easy peasy! done in 10min with confidence and successfully!! thanks so much!!

[@TappPlumbing]

Our Pleasure!!

[@clairekey3682]

Is it always the seat/spring or cartridge assembly? Is it ever in the faucet part where the drop is occuring? I ask because I usually have dealt with seat/spring cartridge issue and the drop comes out at handle. I was wondering if there is an additional area to check.

[@TappPlumbing]

This is a fantastic question! When it comes to plumbing there is nothing that is an always. It usually the cartridge if it is coming out from under the handle but certainly possible there is some wearing in the valve body. Most of the time this happens if the faucet is old or the system is on well water. Keep us posted of you can make time please!!

[@MacSoundSolutions]

Just did the install and all went well, thanks to your clear notes and saying which cartridge to buy. One note is the lever stopper comes in the package with the cartridge and you need to install it (a little white plastic piece before you screw down the cartridge with the outer ring, this keeps the levers from turning more than a quarter turn if you want that instead of a full half turn. I also wonder if just new springs and seats would stop the leak as apposed to buying new cartridges. My cartridges did not come with the spring and seats, Lowe’s sells them separately called Dankco repair kit for Delta scald guard 80465. 😅 so awesome to do this myself! Thanks a ton!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thanks so much for your input! If your faucet was only dripping from the spout changing the seats and springs would eliminate the problem almost every time.

[@gregd6930]

Great video! My faucet was still dripping slightly after replacing the cartridge and spring assembly. I had to keep re-seating the spring and seat. Took a few attempts to get that part of the process right. No leaks or drips. Thank you!

[@TappPlumbing]

It can be a little challenging getting those seats just right. There is no margin for error there. Thanks for the kind words and we love to hear your success story!

[@ssg6441]

Thanks! I could follow you and fix my dripping faucet by replacing seat and spring.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@ssg6441 We are so glad to hear your success story ! Thank you so much for watching our video!!

[@rajivjegannathan1190]

Thank you, my faucet had the dripping and I noticed there was no spring or seat. I could manage to add the new spring but couldn't add the seat as desired. There is always water (even after shutting off water supply) and wiping out, so the seat pops back up. Any reason why the water keeps coming up again?

[@jignc1984]

I have two faucets in my bathroom. Only one of them leaks. I disassembled all the handles and none of them had springs or rubber seals below the cartridge. Is my faucet different?

[@TappPlumbing]

Is it Delta? Can you add a picture of your faucet. Email it to [e-mail] if you can't attach here. I have never seen a 2 handle Delta without cartridge and seats and springs.

[@corteltube]

I am so proud of myself…I did it…thank you…saved me some money.

[@dtsouza2519]

Excellent video. All the details were there, the part numbers, great camera work. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this. Fixed my leaky Delta faucet.

[@johnmccormack1229]

Excellent tutorial with super visual content. Made my job seamless.

[@TappPlumbing]

Great to hear a success story!! Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@taichihuahua]

Helped me fix my leaking faucet and warned of many possible errors. Nice work. Thanks!

[@lamardixon4485]

very helpful video. i had a leak and replaced the seats and springs with delta products, no "same as" stuff. Now a week later its back to leaking. any advise? thanks

[@TappPlumbing]

Did you replace the cartridge also? Theoretically that shouldn’t matter if it is dripping from the spout .Some times it does make a difference though. It is possible the brass in the valve body is scarred, if so you will have to replace the valve. If it leaking around the handles it is definitely cartridges. Keep me posted if you have time please.

[@lamardixon4485]

@@TappPlumbing i did not replace the cartridge. it is leaking from the spout. i think i will check the nut and make sure its seated properly. thanks again

[@kingb546]

Finished the job in minutes!! Your a great guy💯💯💯💪🏿

[@TappPlumbing]

That is very kind of you to say!! We love hearing the success stories!!!!

[@23tlujan23]

This was just what I needed!! Thank you for the very detailed and explanatory video. I did it!

[@TappPlumbing]

We are so excited to hear about your success story! Congratulations!!

[@philb2798]

This is a really excellent video. I’ll be doing this repair tomorrow. I was wondering if some sort of plumbers grease would be needed on the replacement cartridge, but it seems not? Thanks again.

[@TappPlumbing]

@@philb2798 You are correct, there is no mention of grease in the manufacturers recommendations. Thanks for the kind words and for watching our video!!

[@philb2798]

And a successful outcome to my repair, thanks to these excellent instructions. Especially the bit about keeping the cartridges oriented in the way they were seated when you take them out. Oh, and I dropped my wrench into the sink too, but it landed on the washcloth you recommended. Phew! 😅

[@TappPlumbing]

@ This is some great news my friend! We really do appreciate the update. Thanks so much for watching our video!

[@davidw9694]

Excellent video. I'm about to do this exact thing on my Delta faucet, and the information here is just what I needed. Thanks!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you for watching! Let us know how it goes!!

[@caroline.1824]

I hope you are an instructor in a program that teaches plumbing! Very helpful! Thank you!

[@TappPlumbing]

That is so sweet of you to say! I kinda am , through you tube right? Thanks you so much for watching our video and especially the kind words!!

[@andygarcia2813]

Great video. You explained it in detail and now Im ready to tackle my leaky faucet.

[@TappPlumbing]

Please let us know how everything turns out.

[@mjprado9623]

Thanks for the video, hadn’t had to fix one in many years and needed a refresher...

[@TappPlumbing]

Mj Prado so glad we could be of help! Have a fabulous day!!

[@faroukmohammed4001]

Thank you Joe for a very clear and in formative video. I replaced the seat, spring and cartridge on my faucet but the water does not shut off. What did I do wrong? Also, where on the cartridge or stem does the O ring has to be placed? Thank you.

[@TappPlumbing]

It sounds like a small piece of debris is in the faucet or cartridge. Carefully look at the cartridge and if you can ,turn on the water WITHOUT the cartridge in the faucet to clean the debris out of the ports in the brass. BE CAREFUL when doing this . You have to be gentle when turning the water on . It doesn’t take much pressure to do this and it makes a huge mess . Have towels ready! I am a little confused on your question about the o ring and stem . If you bought a new factory delta cartridge they come completely assembled so you shouldn’t have do anything to them. Good luck and keep me posted when you get it figured out please.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Your video was a tremendous help !! Respect sent and Thanks very much !

[@TappPlumbing]

@@QuantumMechanic_88 thank you so much! We never get tired of hearing that a video helped save some money! We love success stories! Thank you for watching!

[@blackawana]

Thank you for saving my sanity'!!! I learned a lot today! Works for the RV, too.

[@TappPlumbing]

Oh that is wonderful news! So glad we could help!!

[@charleskyle8079]

An excellent video. I can now approach the job with (some) confidence. Thanks for your help!

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Please let us know how things turn out.

[@paulakat5948]

What is the tool you used to remove the screw and what size?

[@TappPlumbing]

It is an allen wrench(5/64th), it states the size in the video around 3:20 minute mark:) Thank you for watching!

[@virginiaguerrero8845]

Thank you for your video! I wouldn't have known I could get the parts for no cost from Delta!

[@TappPlumbing]

You are welcome, thanks for choosing to watch our video!

[@aimpiano5509]

Do we have to replace the cartridge? I saw someone just replace the seats and springs, and it works.

[@TappPlumbing]

You do not have to replace the cartridge if it is just dripping from the spout.

[@patriciawoodside8295]

Thank you for the informative video, I’ve been putting off this job for almost two years due to fear! I was able to complete the task, HOWEVER, the spring was not a tapered and went all the way down!! I could not get it out!! 😢 I used the old tapered spring and new seat. Did I invite new trouble?

[@TappPlumbing]

Oh no , it is possible there could be new trouble. Sometimes you can taper down a shop vac nozzle to suck the water and possible the spring out. It is not good to leave the spring in there, but if it is not dripping then we will keep our fingers crossed. Good Luck!!

[@Mackdaddyy]

Hey! I’m trying to fix my tub leak. If you don’t tighten the retaining nut enough, will it cause it to still drip? I hand tightened it but still have a slight drip (definitely better in comparison to the old seat and cartridge it had though)

[@TappPlumbing]

It is possible as the retaining nut pushes the cartridge on down on to the seats and springs. Do not over tighten. Check your water pressure first.( kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOqi4CupdWShck ) If it is over 80 psi then that could be a problem as well. The valve body may be scared and allowing to drip. If this is the case then the whole valve will need replacing. Good luck and keep us posted!

[@Mackdaddyy]

@@TappPlumbing THANK YOU SO MUCH! It’s an old 70s trailer, so during the winter my father in law had went ahead and changed out the whole valve body including some shutoff valves (all the pipes had busted) but I found a wrench and did two quarter turns on the retaining nut and it fixed it!

[@TappPlumbing]

@@Mackdaddyy Great news . Thanks for the update!

[@IRMOHD]

Fantastic video and great supporting dialogue. I appreciated (and copied) all of your tips as well.

[@benw6554]

Great video! But how did you get that retaining nut to loosen so easily? Mine keeps wanting to turn the whole base and all....any ideas? My faucet is a delta dryden widespread model...i sprayed vinegar and water on it and now wd40? Should i go underneath and try to hold it somehow from turning? Im confused....many thanks

[@TappPlumbing]

You are on the right track! Try and tighten the nuts underneath. You would have a better chance if you purchase a basin wrench for this . Good luck and keep us posted if you have time please.

[@benw6554]

@TappPlumbing thx for the reply. I got it off by spraying wd40 on nut and sitting overnight. Now waiting on part from delta. They sent wrong one first time. Ha

[@TappPlumbing]

@@benw6554 It most certainly sounds like you are on the right track! Best of luck getting it wrapped up!!

[@stanleyzhongqili]

Thank you so much for this informative video. I have exactly the same faucet and I am planning to replace it. Mine is very rusty from under sink and I didn't not have the right tool to remove them from the bottom. I am wondering if I can remove the faucet from the top. Thank you!

[@TappPlumbing]

If you take all of the trim off the top and discover a thin nut touching the counter top then yes. You will remove that nut and the valve will drop down . Be careful not to scratch your counter top , it is very easy to do. I hope you do not end up having to cut the valves and trim into pieces with a dremel or multi tool to remove it . That task is aggravating to say the least. Keep us posted if you can please?

[@stanleyzhongqili]

@@TappPlumbing Thank you very much for your suggestion. I will give a try!

[@kjackson5920]

Thank you for posting this video. Your explanation was spot on! I was able to fix my leaky bathtub (Delta) faucet.

[@TappPlumbing]

Excellent! We love hearing your feed back!!!

[@fmed1]

This definitely helped me a bunch, thanks so much for posting! I will never be a plumber, but this video gave me the help I needed for one of the top items on my honey-do list... thanks!

[@TappPlumbing]

Jack Raskis getting the Honey-do list knocked is so important! You know what they say “Happy Wife, Happy Life” ....we love hearing success stories!! So glad we were able to help!!

[@davidchumney6687]

Great step-by-step instructions!

[@TappPlumbing]

We appreciate the the positive feedback. Hope you have wonderful day!

[@SuKim-x9z]

I have exactly the same faucet. Can you tell me what the model # is so I can order the cartridge?

[@TappPlumbing]

@@SuKim-x9z It is at 7: 19 in the video

[@bobbarksdale1415]

This was just perfect and so helpful. Thank you for ALL the details!!!

[@TappPlumbing]

You are welcome, Thank you for watching!

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Thanks for the instructions! I was able to take apart my leaking Delta bathroom sink faucet by following them. But there's no seat and spring under the cartridge. Is that normal? The faucets were installed by the previous owners of the house in 2010 or thereabouts. There's no obvious place for them to sit. It's just a hole straight down. My handles also didn't have any set screws. Are they important?

[@TappPlumbing]

I am so sorry for the delayed response!!! Somehow I just now saw this. The answer to your question is yes, the seats and springs are important, it will not stop running or dripping without them. The set screws are fairly important, without them the handles will seem loose. The faucet can still function though without leaking or dripping.

[@ValleyOakPaper]

@@TappPlumbing Thanks for your answer!

[@bartlipofsky2577]

Excellent! Clear steady images, slow and easy narration.Thank you so much ;>)

[@TappPlumbing]

Thank you so much for the kind words!