What To Do If Screw Is Rusted Out or Broken In Shower Faucet Handle Shaft Easy Fix DIY Shower Repair

[@tannerprice2381]

DO NOT START VIDEO WITH SOUND ALL THE WAY UP IN CAR. DEAR GOD

[@brpadington]

Too late.. didn't see this until I lost my hearing.

[@reddsofine1]

🤣😄😅😆

[@Candithefirst]

😂😂😂😂😊

[@courtneyb2562]

TOO LATE.... that was intense 😳

[@festivus4405]

😂😂

[@johnprenticerealtor]

I almost never leave comments, however this was such a clever adaptation to solve the snapped screw problem that I felt the need to say thank you.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Thanks! I definitely appreciate the comment 🙂

[@jaycielle]

I'm glad you left this comment because I have a monster headache and was about to go to another vid because the intro absolutely haymakered me 🙃 To be clear, I'm not critiquing the intro itself - I especially like the edit, the shots and how they were presented, and in the right headspace I'd actually dig that music more than most YT intro dubstep But on a day where I already had a migraine, then my shower fitting fell straight onto my head, getting a faceful of phat beats and flickering images isn't exactly the medicine I need right now 🤣 oh and while writing this, I realised it's a fix for a different problem anyway - today just ain't my day I guess haha

[@luke5637]

What if the screw snapped inside the hole?

[@sethdublin508]

Thanks brother, this saved me a lot of grief. I thought I was going to have to replace the whole faucet assembly. God bless you.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Yes sir! Glad I was able to help appreciate you for watching!

[@coolbluelights]

Thanks dude this saved me from having to buy a whole new faucet

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

No problem 👍

[@vitoplower1119]

Nice save. I bet a lot of people will be appreciated for sharing. I like it, and, sure enough, it can help homeowners to save some money. I do not think, an average, HVAC guy is down for such tho. It is like capacitor/contractor replacement video on plumbers or roofing channel. Keep up the good work 👍

[@sabre65xx]

Thanks! I’ve been waiting to fix mine because I was assuming I’d have to shut off the main, remove the faucet and take it to Home Depot or Lowe’s and find the replacement. I’ll be doing this soon.

[@GTeamGo-ed9gg]

Thanks so much for this video! Super helpful! I've been looking for this solution for a while!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Sweet! Glad this was able to help. I wish a company would manufacture something like this

[@sergeantkilljoy905]

Gonna use this today for my home repair because the stems are absolutely stripped on both of my shower handles. If it works, I have you to thank for it!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Nice! Let me know either way👍

[@sergeantkilljoy905]

@@HVACTechKnowledgy I needed a longer screw but it works perfectly. Thank you for the help!

[@edissanicolas-huntsman8918]

Fantastic! I need to translate to a metal handle, but the tricky part is a tiny Alan screw under the dial. Will look for more of your instruction.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Nice! The most important thing is to make sure you tighten it very tight and use a backing wrench on the shaft while tightening it.

[@freebird-111]

Very helpful. Good job. Thanks for posting

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching!

[@MrSmoothstrings]

Thanks that is a good remedy and alternative. As soon as my parts arrive I will have to do the same thing to my badly corroded screws in my bath tub faucets. Thanks!!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

no prob!

[@Johnslist]

Good job, I'm looking for a sink faucet - as you said, I think the screw stripped out and won't come out. I'd take a tool to cut it, as you did, but the handles are metal. I'm hoping I don't need to Sawzall the whole valve. The easiest part is going to take the most time, ugh.

[@Naeruat]

This is a helpful video. What do you do if the stud breaks off?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Thanks! If the stud breaks off you would have to replace the entire cartridge which isn't too bad but you would definitely have to turn the mains water off and disassemble the faucet assembly

[@Naeruat]

@@HVACTechKnowledgy Thanks again for sharing this video and also for the quick response! Hopefully it's not too difficult to do.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Did the stud actually break off on yours?

[@Naeruat]

@@HVACTechKnowledgy Unfortunately, yes it did! Only one of them came off, not the other.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Oh no worries they're not too bad to replace there are plenty of videos on KZbin instructing had to replace for a variety of different types of faucets

[@walter68bug98]

I will have to try those knobs.the double wide I live in was built in 97 and not sure of why but the knobs you can buy for some reason the splines on knob are spaced different so most won’t work as it’ll rub the metal backing and won’t fit on splines so i will have to try the universal set up.thanks!!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

No prob! Best of luck to you Yeah mine is still holding up solid

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Excellent!!! Mine are not broken off but someone I know has a broken one that is threaded with screw broken inside. Gave him the info, but he is just cheap!!!😂😂😂😂

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Nice! Thanks for sharing if he's cheap this is definitely the cheapest and quickest fix😁

[@bhuthemanakuma7557]

Thank you sir ,on me way to homedepot.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Nice! Hope it works out for you👍

[@shanecrawford8814]

Great video and also great idea. This just saved me significant time and money...you sir, just earned yourself a subscriber. Thanks for the help. 👍

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Definitely appreciate the feedback I'm glad I can help!

[@kimberlyamanda9679]

Just the fix I needed! Thank you :)

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Glad I could help!

[@dertwerst]

Clever retrofit there with the nut! Almost looked like it was designed for that and they just didn't include the nut.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Appreciate the feedback! Yeah I was pretty excited when I came up with it cuz I tell you I couldn't find anything on youtube or plumbing forums to help, that's the main reason I posted this video there is literally nothing out there on how to solve this issue without replacing the cartridges or tap.

[@ThaScarecrow]

Not all heroes wear a cape . You saved me some troubles.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Awesome man! I'm glad to hear that. The reason I started this channel🙂

[@shadoboi13]

Hey brother doing the same thing was fine untill I got to the actual screw, mine sheared off without any thread showing what should I do!?

[@suejenkins-kp2vg]

easy out touque bit

[@dogalina49]

All very clever. ....my faucet head is stainless steel. The screw snapped inside, How?

[@jlokslopez9929]

What size screw did you use

[@Chosenfew_0129]

Where i can buy the screw adapter i got a broken screw on mine need help asap

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

lowes

[@American-Plague]

This doesn't make the screw "too long" because it's no longer threading into the stem, this requiring to cut the screw a little shorter (or buya slightly shorter screw)? (Awesome adaptation btw! I doubt I would've ever thought of this! You can work with me any time!)

[@maryfuentes2625]

What is the name of the adaptor screw for the stripped stem??

[@conniecostner9665]

Probably an easy out. I'm having the same problem. I ordered some off Temu.

[@smileyjr1005]

How did you get the screw out after it broke off? I’m having the same issue

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

I didn’t get the screw out - that was the problem 😅. The broken screw stays in and I just made a modification to the tap handle. Check out the full video where I show you how to do it 👍

[@johnsavaryn1440]

what if you have a brass handle to take off

[@goldenyak629]

Tried this but sadly it's not working out, even with those same adapters. The handle screws into the nut, but when you turn the handle it just comes off the adapter and takes the nut with it. The clamp won't hold the nut in place.

[@teresawoodman8492]

What's the name of the adapter that's what I needed

[@petragunston771]

Thank you for this!!!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

You're welcome👍

[@ilovesafire]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

No prob! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@tedlahm5740]

Why did we take the handles off?

[@teiticorrea3299]

What did you do when the screw didn’t come out on the other side bc it’s striped?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

The broken/stripped screw stays in and I just made a modification to the tap handle. Check out the full video where I show you how to do it 👍 😅

[@daniel51404]

What's the name of the gadjet that you use to cut through the shower handle?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

That was a Milwaukee oscillating saw.

[@daniel51404]

@@HVACTechKnowledgy thanks

[@blueflame4244]

Did you have to turn the mail water line off or does that matter

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

No no need to turn off the mains for this project.

[@RaineDawn]

So my screw broke off in the handle. How did you get it off!!

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

The broken screw stays in, I just made a modification to the tap handle 😀 Checkout the full video where I show you how to do it 👍

[@NY-DIYMECH]

Well Done!! Cheers.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Many thanks!

[@937youngjay]

What if the Knobs are metal like mine?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Yes sir! It will work pretty much the same way if the knobs are metal as long as has the center screw. Thanks for watching!

[@errokay]

Well, this seemed like such a great idea that I ran out and bought the tools and the adapters and the nuts but for the life of me I could not keep the nut from falling out of the adapter while trying to screw the handle into it. Then, eventually, I tightened it so much that I broke the metal adapter that went around the faucet fixture. So… here I am. I’m sure the oscillating saw will come in handy in the future as I just bought a house. I will be doing lots of other projects but at the moment, I still can’t take a fucking shower. Edited to add that I got the other faucet handle together so I’m gonna run back to the store and see if I can get just the part that I broke and try again

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's kind of a little too late but always make sure you use a backing wrench when tightening down the fastener to the tap stud.

[@michaelligue3842]

Thank you !

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

You're welcome!

[@dialac1]

Hi sir, I was wondering if you do travel jobs? I have a house in Reno that I want to run ductwork the entire house and install a new AC and furnace. I’m willing to buy all the parts and pay you for the labor. Do you do such jobs? If so, how can I reach you?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Nah sorry that's that's a bit out of my geographical area, I appreciate you inquiring though. Wish you the best with finding someone.

[@glock316]

Cool video !

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@eraerik1238]

Mine is broken I can’t use the clamp

[@ricardotorres5446]

Excellent! Than

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Thanks!

[@BatanesIslands]

Nice

[@JohnSmithh644]

I didn't get it

[@sauce8277]

Clever gir.....err-Man. Clever indeed.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

lol thanks🙂

[@mikesunday1888]

Smart.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Thanks!

[@mrcoollu9662]

The customer should change the the faucet to something affordable this is old

[@jamesfranko5098]

Great idea.

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

Appreciate that thanks for watching!

[@Juiceemo_]

And this will work if the screw is still stuck inside the shaft ?

[@HVACTechKnowledgy]

yes sir! that's exactly why I created this mod.