Remove Stuck Rusted Faucet Screw
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- Method to loosen and remove a stuck, rusty screw from a faucet. When changing the flat washer on a faucet, stop valve, or water spigot, it is not uncommon to find the bibb screw rusted, stuck, crumbling or corroded. With a little patience and care, often a stuck screw can be removed.
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Love your videos. My faucet was frost free, which means the washer was on the end of a long post. I let the penetrating oil soak for two hours to no avail. I pulled out my creme brulee torch and gave the post - not the screw - a minute blast to heat up. Worked like a charm.
PB Blaster usually does the trick. Good to hear you found another use for a cooking torch. Thanks for commenting.
This saved me from changing the whole sillcock! Thanks!
stuck with my water off.....screw was rusted shut. Tried it and it worked! Thanks!
You are welcome! It's always great to hear the videos have been helpful.
My screw was rusted and broken. Your technique worked perfectly. I used household "3 in 1" oil. Thank you so much. I was able to fix my spigot for 61¢ , which was the cost for a new washer and screw.
What if it isn't stuck but when you turn the valve knob it turns easy but no water comes out? I turned the water off to my washer to replace my old one. Now the hot water works but the cold just sprays a little water out then just drips water. I cant find any videos on the issue I am having. The hit water works and I can feel.some resistance when turning it but the cold turns with no resistance but the cold water doesnt come through the pipe.
I am not super clear on your question. Are you saying the you turn the cold water valve handle to open it and no water comes out?
If you are really in a bind, you can very carefully use a drill tap set. It does not need to go deep just deep enough to retain a new screw.
Oil and/or a heat gun. I free a lot of stuck "things" with a heat gun.
Good suggestion, thanks for commenting David.
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thanks for the great advice! Appreciate your time.
You are welcome.
Very helpful. Thank you.
You are welcome, Brian.
oil penitriiint! great vid.
Great video thanks, I had to warm up the washer with my lighter to get it out. Your video was playing in my head the whole time.
You are welcome!
Blaster is an excellent penetrant. Also, on the first turn when it breaks loose, rock back and forth a bit and spray.
Agreed, PB Blaster is my go to for any stuck/rusted connection. It even worked on a bike seat post that was stuck in the frame.
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This worked like a charm. Patience is key. I let the penetrating oil sit for an hour. Thanks very much!
It's my pleasure to help. Yep, if you can plan ahead and treat any threads with PB Blaster, the bolt, nut or plumbing (metal only) connection usually comes loose easily. WD40 is not the best answer for stuck metal parts.
Excellent and informative video. I appreciate how well you explain what you are doing. .You get right to the point and stay focused without rambling on and on. Just for the record the wire cutters you use are generally referred to as diagonal wire cutters or "dikes". Side cutters like linesman type pliers would not work very well for this task.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and the diplomacy in pointing out the misnaming of the wire cutters. I try for 100 percent accuracy, though sometimes something slips though the cracks. Thanks to the viewers who add to the accuracy, other tips, it adds value of the videos. I'm not perfect nor do I have all the good ideas. Thoughtful comments are always welcome.
Thanks so much, this worked! I ended up having to use a drill to boar out chunks of the washer until it crumbled and I could pop it off.
I let it soak for hour with oil penitent and it twisted right out! It had taken me forever to get the handle off (heat ultimately did that) so I was pretty dismayed when this screw crumbled on the first turn of the screwdriver, thanks for the helpful vid! Now back to the hardware store for the right size washer!
You are welcome. Way to go on being persistent and getting the bolt out.
Thank you for some insight on loosening corroded /rusted screws....I’ll be back to let you know how it turned out!!!
You are welcome, Tom. I hope the repair was successful.
Very good info.
Thanks for the compliment, Butch.
I have this same problem. Screw on handle is rusted too. What I'm afraid of is if I pull out the washer and still can't get the screw out, or can't find a replacement screw and washer that fits. I've then got a plumbing emergency!
You can buy a box of washers that has many sizes. It's likely one of those will fit. Also, I have found a packet of screws with different sizes. If you have a good hardware store or plumbing supply house you should be able to buy these items. PB Blaster penetrating oil will likely free up anything that is stuck.... just don't force anything too much. Also, if it's a valve the is normally open and you fail, it won't be an emergency. You can just put it back together without the washer... just don't close it without a washer.
Your instructions are clear, concise and short. Just what someone needs when in a jam and starts scouring the net for help! A couple of tips I would add after getting the screw out bring the whole valve to the plumbing store and get 2 extra washers and 2 stainless screws to hold the washer in place and have spares. A cheap and easy to make penetrant that will work on this is a solution consisting of 1 part acetone and 1 part automatic transmission fluid mixed together in a metal or glass container. Mix it well before pouring some on the culprit. You can make a 5 year supply for the price of a can of PB Blaster, which use to be mine to go to penetrant before I stumble across this recipe.
Thanks for taking the time to write the thoughtful and helpful comment. I've found that the new screws are brass with a silver coating on them. I'll have to try out the diy PB Blaster recipe. The odor of it can't be good for you.