EASY FIX! Kitchen Faucet Leaking? How to fix a leaky kitchen faucet in 1 minute

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  • @lucasjohnson5871
    @lucasjohnson5871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    My tenant just knocked on my door 30 minutes ago with a fairly large leak... I watched this... went to true value and fixed it all in 30 minutes! Thanks for the help! 🙂

    • @4everyoung869
      @4everyoung869 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Knock knock sir I have a leak again

  • @AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV
    @AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought a new kitchen faucet because the old one had a sprayer that was no good and I tried to repair the sprayer and couldn't. The sprayer connection to the faucet was very specific...the push to connect type and for some reason I could not buy the sprayer itself and trying to repair the sprayer itself was a nightmare. So I caved in and bought a whole new faucet with a new sprayer. After installing the new faucet, I had this exact problem. Hot water side would leak when fully closed. However, if you turned the hot water control slightly on, it would stop leaking. I did exactly what you did in this video but I pulled the cartridge completely out. I was worried that I wasn't going to get the cartridge back in but I got it and tightened the nut. It fixed the problem! That was all thanks to this very video. A little guidance from people in the know goes a very long way. Thank you a ton!

  • @janetsokol3291
    @janetsokol3291 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you sooooooo much!!!❤❤
    🙋‍♀️🗽
    A 73 year old native NYC girl!

  • @tinhdoan4459
    @tinhdoan4459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I learned 2 thing from this video
    How to fix the leak and clean hard water build up with vinager.
    Your voice is clear very easy to understand.
    Very good quality video

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks!

  • @aliciaenriquez624
    @aliciaenriquez624 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Thank you . I’m a 77 year old lady and was able to fix leak

  • @AgathaDrinksTea
    @AgathaDrinksTea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I fixed my sink with your help! Considering it's taken my super two+ months to get back to me about my stove hood fan sounding like a machine gun, I went to TH-cam instead of him for the sink problem. And TH-cam definitely provided, yours was the first recommended video, and I'm glad! I def wish I could give you more than a thumbs up, my man, you saved my sanity! Big thanks!

  • @rebeccaewen2750
    @rebeccaewen2750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you! Because of your site, I realized my faucet handles were screwed on too loosely so were inadvertently not being turned off all the way each time. It explained why sometimes it didn't leak & sometimes it did! Thanks again. Had just recently replaced both cartridges!

  • @robyaksich1944
    @robyaksich1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It worked! Holy smokes! I thought this was going to be a major overhaul and probably mean replacement of this faucet. I live in a house that was built in 1959 and I'm pretty sure the sink and the plumbing are original. If not they're still at least 40 or so years old. It went from a steady drip to now a drip every minute or so. I'm probably still going to need to replace it at some point, but this helps stem the serious waste of water (and my community is under water restrictions right now because of a major forest fire that has wrecked our watershed). Thank you so much for this video!

  • @richardcarriii7784
    @richardcarriii7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a leaky faucet now for about 2 weeks - got tired of it, and checked You Tube - clicked on your Channel, went back to the kitchen and did what you said. Result: no more dripping (and wasted water), situation restored. Thank you - I was using bottled water to wash my dishes... Thank you very much - things are now so much better because of you. Thanks!

    • @MachoRaton
      @MachoRaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could have just turned the water off with the valve under the sink when you needed water not use bottled water to wash the dishes sorry but my father taught me many things when I was a young boy .

  • @gregoryblair9810
    @gregoryblair9810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    One in-between step to consider....when you pull the cartridge out there is an o ring on the bottom that may have been compressed too far, letting water pass. Cheaper than a whole cartridge but harder to get the correct size. But if you have an off brand or old faucet the store may not carry the cartridge for it. Just take the o ring or whole cartridge with for sizing.

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      thanks for sharing!

    • @Luka1180
      @Luka1180 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You could always cast one in plastic and then use that to cast new rubber ones in the future yourself :)

  • @RoxyGirl1958
    @RoxyGirl1958 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!! Had a plumber in a while back and After that it’s been leaking-I’m thinking he didn’t tighten that enough!!! If that hadn’t happened here I would have never known that it could be just tightening something! Thank you so much

  • @musiq43v3r6
    @musiq43v3r6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you very much. I would pay $350 for fixing if not seen your video. I fixed it for $4.84. You guys doing an awesome job.

    • @s.l.3673
      @s.l.3673 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweeeeeet. :)

  • @rich9479
    @rich9479 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Life Guy, thank you so much...I fixed my running facet in 5 mins and you saved me a service call...Thank You.

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

  • @carlrichter4164
    @carlrichter4164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much you saved me at a minimum $75 for the cheaper kind of faucet such as you showed on your website I had the same kind of faucet which my wife prefers to the single handle type and figured I'd have to buy a new one but thought I would try the TH-cam to see if there was a repair it was so easy my problem was I hadn't been able to spot that little allen wrench socket underneath the actual turning part of the faucet and so when I did and unscrewed it I had a slightly different type of set up than you have but it was still so easy a 1-minute fix as you had said and I had it all back together again in no time and not a single leak and I thank you from the bottom of my heart and after reading some of the mean comments that you got I just can't believe what this world is coming to the type of people we have in here and you are certainly amazing and and the like one of the commenters said you have them a clear voice a very good video and it was excellent thank you so much

    • @MachoRaton
      @MachoRaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you joking what was wrong with the faucet valve.? He did not mention that

  • @franklinyoung
    @franklinyoung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Talk about saving money thanks homie

  • @wendy-uc9rj
    @wendy-uc9rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This helped me so much. No broken parts just needed to be tightened inside. Thank you!

    • @wendy-uc9rj
      @wendy-uc9rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well I spoke too soon. It was leaking from under the handle and now it's leaking from the faucet... ugh

  • @franciscoguzman1621
    @franciscoguzman1621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! I follow the steps to check my leaking faucet cartridge before going to the store, just tightened and leak is gone.

  • @andrewk473
    @andrewk473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect. Took me less than 10 minutes to fix my issue! Thank you!

  • @seej101
    @seej101 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The vinegar was a good idea. Tightening it didn’t work. I’m took apart the cartridge and let it soak in vinegar for 10 minutes. Put it back together and it works now. Thanks

  • @s.l.3673
    @s.l.3673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    OMG, I have a leaky faucet exactly like this too. I'm gonna give this a try. Thank you so much for the instruction video. It's super-helpful.

    • @kakashi392
      @kakashi392 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it work? 😮

    • @winros
      @winros ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it work for you?

    • @winros
      @winros ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is leaking from the spelt!

    • @winros
      @winros ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kakashi392I will get back to you if it works okay you can be sure of that! 😂

  • @lgaines4086
    @lgaines4086 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This worked so well! I just wiped down the area under the know rhen reseated the o ring and it's not leaking anymore. Thanks!

  • @seaglass8940
    @seaglass8940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, you were right, just tightening that outer nut stopped the leak!
    And I was glad I got away without having to replace the whole cartridge... that saved me from having to turn the water off underneath, which was great because some of those old valves under there sometimes leak after messing with them.

  • @susans5581
    @susans5581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm heading into the kitchen right now! Thanks so much for posting!

  • @honeyhorizons3304
    @honeyhorizons3304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much from a woman who likes plumbing, hooked up a commercial sink. Once hooked up there was a leaky faucet. Fixed it in no time thanks to you.

  • @leannecoffey6721
    @leannecoffey6721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is an amazing video!! I had no idea it was that easy and I can't wait to try it in my my kitchen Thank you so much for making the video

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you!

  • @lanebt4670
    @lanebt4670 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. My faucet have been dropping for a while. I am going to do this to my kitchen faucet.

  • @jorgev5200
    @jorgev5200 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for helping me fix a leaky faucet twice!

  • @dniko4
    @dniko4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video. Very helpful and informative to someone that has never done this.

  • @CamelliaThornton
    @CamelliaThornton 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this. You taught me so much and now it's fixed. God speed.❤

  • @johngalv9288
    @johngalv9288 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! I do this every couple of years but I always ck videos to refresh my memory. Last time I just installed a new faucet but it's leaking again after 4-5 yrs.

  • @Joshuathespy15
    @Joshuathespy15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! Your video helped me fix my faucet and save me from buying a new one! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @rantex0074
    @rantex0074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    On my case I felt around inside ring where cartridge seats.
    There was a burr maybe water deposit, even felt like metal.
    I used a standard head screwdriver to smooth out around inside ring.
    Replaced everything, took off screen so whatever I knocked off would clean out.
    All worked, no leak.
    Good video

  • @aprilomalley5980
    @aprilomalley5980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome sauce! Mines been dripping slowly for a while. Thanks so very much!!!

  • @Allesha180
    @Allesha180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for the quick fix and easy to follow video! Worked like a charm!

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it helped!

  • @davidapeter1149
    @davidapeter1149 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. I haven't done this in years and this reminded me of the steps.

  • @brianduchscherer8271
    @brianduchscherer8271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks man this worked out and saved me some cash !

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear!

  • @JJWRIGHT1229
    @JJWRIGHT1229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Worked for me. Saved me from replacing the whole faucet.

  • @chrisumali9841
    @chrisumali9841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, you too!

  • @kaseym4033
    @kaseym4033 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this video! I'm hoping my leaky faucet will be this simple of a fix lol 😊

  • @thepaulla1
    @thepaulla1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Worked! and made me feel empowered. thank you

    • @KITSUNEDEITY.
      @KITSUNEDEITY. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It about power

    • @IIIPURP73
      @IIIPURP73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KITSUNEDEITY. we stay hungery we devour

  • @kevincox1702
    @kevincox1702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dude saved me a trip to the hardware store just tighten it up and it stopped the leak

  • @joeknudsen7080
    @joeknudsen7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks I've been putting this off for months, thought it would be a major pain. Much appreciated

  • @carlcast402
    @carlcast402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This helped me right away, did it in less than 3 mins!!! Thank you

  • @TomMoore-f9u
    @TomMoore-f9u ปีที่แล้ว

    You know what you are talking about for sure and I like that

  • @alonaby9
    @alonaby9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worked like a charm! Thank you!

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for watching!

  • @Ronchoponcho1950
    @Ronchoponcho1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He did fine. Helped me out perfectly. Thanks for the help. Fixed my tap with your advice.

  • @donnienicholson6062
    @donnienicholson6062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That hex shaped thingy (often called an Allen screw) will be lost down the drain unless you put the stoppers in both drains or cover them with dishrags.And it's best to turn off both water feeds.

    • @JPTheWorst
      @JPTheWorst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can confirm. Just turned my kitchen into a slip n slide on accident😂

    • @jechtification
      @jechtification ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First rule of plumbing is to turn off the water before grabbing any tools haha

    • @caff8537
      @caff8537 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always put a towel flat in the sinks just so I don't lose parts down the drain. The one minute fix will turn into 2 hours knowing me.

  • @allengumm1157
    @allengumm1157 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    While I was able to get the handle and lug nut off, I can't get the cartridge out. It's really stuck. And now I can't get the handle back on. But glad your vid seems to have helped others.

  • @usaearthling
    @usaearthling 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hahaha! I got it right the first time. My husband couldn't believe it cause he always says, "those TH-camrs don't know shit"... fucker! Thanks for sharing.

  • @bonitamendoza3309
    @bonitamendoza3309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you your video helped 100% I was able to fix it today and saved alot of money 💰 🤗

  • @user-vk7cp1op9p
    @user-vk7cp1op9p 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You make it look easy.

  • @jonathanbreedlove4286
    @jonathanbreedlove4286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice electric outlet placement. Genius!

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, our home has a few quirks :) Hasn't caused any issues yet

    • @pearlperlitavenegas2023
      @pearlperlitavenegas2023 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My 1984 build has the outlet there too for the food disposal

  • @Omararw
    @Omararw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I suggest a wrench vice pliers as the brass fittings are sensitive

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks for the insight!

  • @bjoates1391
    @bjoates1391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video, it's easy to follow. I was able to remove the screw with the Allen Wrench. My faucet looks the same as the one shown but the handle is not coming off. Any ideas?

  • @mike1176
    @mike1176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just took your advice and it worked like a charm!

  • @Talex3003
    @Talex3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just did it and it works!!! thank you!!!

  • @elondare8990
    @elondare8990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks bro. Saved me $100 and saved me from angry wife as well.

  • @patriciaholman5959
    @patriciaholman5959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to try looks easy.

  • @williampockoski5029
    @williampockoski5029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a great video, good explanation and pic.

  • @sageburner352
    @sageburner352 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the same faucet and was.wondering if.the aerator can be replaced? The water pressure is low and thinking replacement would help but I can't loosen it and wondering if.its welded on and can't be changed out.

  • @joebagofdoe4762
    @joebagofdoe4762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid!!!! Do i have to turn off water to do the repair?

    • @seaglass8940
      @seaglass8940 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're going to take out the cartridge, then yes, you have to turn off the water or it'll shoot up. But if you are ONLY going to take off the faucet HANDLE to tighten that nut only, no need to turn it off.

  • @robrusty4681
    @robrusty4681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Fixed my leak. Liked and subscribed!

  • @patrickfallon8248
    @patrickfallon8248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u. Helpful and informative.

  • @lvvry1855
    @lvvry1855 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    around 4:30, I don't understand what you did to reposition the handle. How and what did you adjust?

  • @pululo98
    @pululo98 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video thanks a ton.👍👍👍

  • @lumbeeman01
    @lumbeeman01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!!! Been dealing with that annoying kitchen drip for months, I just fixed it literarily in under a minute.

  • @LizethGuillen-h6t
    @LizethGuillen-h6t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Old video, but damn that worked! Thanks for the video it really helped me out! ❤🎉

  • @MeetMeInThePanhandle
    @MeetMeInThePanhandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Added this video to my newsletter I send weekly to our database. We are realtors in WV. Good video

  • @bodudas8346
    @bodudas8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great instructional video -- that you

  • @KristenK78
    @KristenK78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My bathroom sink has been dripping for ages. On my tap, there’s a cap with a Philips head screw to remove it, but it should be the same under that. Going to take care of it after work today!

  • @billrose2083
    @billrose2083 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good info to know. New subscriber.

  • @ladydanburry
    @ladydanburry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally worked. Thanks!

  • @elvislennon6795
    @elvislennon6795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I'll try to fix this myself , it looks pretty easy thank you for making this video ...from the guy Bette Midler rubbed her feet so close too.....
    ..

  • @latricewashington8490
    @latricewashington8490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful! because waiting on Maintenance is a bore

  • @fezchavez
    @fezchavez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll try this!

  • @jeremiybarra5022
    @jeremiybarra5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you it worked

  • @baracuda72
    @baracuda72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful thanks so much

  • @edwardcadimas133
    @edwardcadimas133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many explaination so much.make explaination shortly with continuing repair

  • @finntheraven
    @finntheraven 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! It looks a lot easier than I was expecting.

  • @HouseOfShanks
    @HouseOfShanks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful, thanks!

  • @TheHaratashi
    @TheHaratashi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @LifeyGuy
      @LifeyGuy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to help!

  • @heinzbucksandcastle2053
    @heinzbucksandcastle2053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My faucet leaked bad so I replaced it, but the old one was this exact unit, so they stink after 4 years or so.

  • @del-zitajenkins6114
    @del-zitajenkins6114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a single mom. This was a gawd send!! Tyty!

  • @keshana5415
    @keshana5415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video! Just saved myself some 🤑🤑🤑

  • @larrypotts564
    @larrypotts564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same exact faucet. Cant wait 2 try that when i get home. Thank u

    • @andreea4245
      @andreea4245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have same exact faucet but mine need cartridge replacement. Do you know the spec so i can buy one ...don;t know where to read out the spec.

    • @larrypotts564
      @larrypotts564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tighten mine up. It just slowed it down. I took the piece 2 home depot. They matched my piece.. I put the new one in. No more leaks

  • @fracturedsmile
    @fracturedsmile 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! It helped a lot

  • @jjjreese
    @jjjreese ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !!!!

  • @jamesgarza7656
    @jamesgarza7656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it work on wall mount faucets? New to all this and need mine repaired

  • @bobbymoncada6861
    @bobbymoncada6861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you much well deserved thumbs 👍 up and a new subscriber.

  • @sheilamaith6149
    @sheilamaith6149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great. Just what I needed. So how do I know which handle to tighten? Thank you

  • @josephbarajas8898
    @josephbarajas8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked and thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏼🤯🤠🤑

  • @rickym7447
    @rickym7447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @stopwars8642
    @stopwars8642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have any video for one main faucett the one middle faucett theirs only one in my home not 3

  • @SlimeMagexx
    @SlimeMagexx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped. Thanks.

  • @vickideford9181
    @vickideford9181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME! Great video👍 Thanks for your help😉

  • @bustamante-music
    @bustamante-music ปีที่แล้ว

    at 2:03 you talk about the tiny little piece that you shouldn’t lose. however this piece was missing when i tried to take the handle off, what is the tiny piece called?

  • @mamtashahi3914
    @mamtashahi3914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your help

  • @keales9564
    @keales9564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! My bathroom Faucet, the hot water handle to close is counterclockwise , while the cold water handle is clockwise to turn off.... Is this right?

  • @abigailcruz4155
    @abigailcruz4155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this fix only for kitchen faucet? Will it work for the bathroom faucets?

  • @Uzidoormanisemo
    @Uzidoormanisemo ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine doesn't have the Allen nut. I took off red plastic to reveal a perfectly round hole. No nut. Any easy suggestions?