Ok, so after reading through the comments, I see a lot of you guys want more HOME IMPROVEMENT videos. I have decided to post future home improvement videos on ChrisFish since ChrisFix is mostly subscribed to for cars and I dont want to make anyone mad.
I guess I'll have to start watching Chris fish now. I wouldn't even mind watching some home improvement stuff on the main channel, personally. Maybe even have a third channel specifically for home improvement. Chris Furnish, maybe?
I think people that are interested in fixing cars usually fix other things too. We know winter is coming and he can't film outside, so this kind of videos would be very interesting
I literally feel so confident that I'm on my way to Lowe's. Thank you, sir. I know this is way later than when you posted it. Your content still has value. My sink handle just broke 15 minutes ago. Other videos went too fast and spoke as if everyone spoke fluent plumber. I'm a nurse. The parts I speak are organs. I really appreciate you. Yes, your voice will guide me through this process. Ok, let me go to the store before it gets too dark. THANK YOUUUU!! 🙏🏾
OK. I'm back. My confidence was shaken when it came time to the little stick and hook part, but it's done. In the first attempt at water, we had a leak. 😬 But it was a simple fix that we thought we actually had right. The water hose was crooked. When I say we, as in my son and I. Honestly, this was such a good lesson in how we work together, how we communicate, and how we can have grace with one another. He's 21 yrs old and raised by my single self, and I appreciate us learning together. I can tell you now that we both know how to change out a sink. Hopefully it won't take as long next time. 😅 We had the tools but lacked knowledge. There were so many life lessons, all just from changing a sink. 🙏🏾 Anywho, thanks again. ❤
Even as an April's fools joke, this guy can really break down a task in clear steps, he (ChrisFix) is a natural at this and can only wish he could teach this skill to most school teachers, so our educational system would jump to the top.
@@philipphermann9454 I can see where you're coming from, but the incoherence in the structure of the comment leaves the subject of the clause up to interpretation.
As a plumber, I was super impressed. Everything was explained clearly, and install was almost perfect. However, the gasket for the drain is installed backwards. It's shaped so that the smaller side actually pulls up into the sink hole slightly. Overall a decent install, and no leaks speaks for itself.
@@b_man3179 you don’t need it because it has that rubber gasket built into it but the sink itself should have had silicone or plumbers puddy, but if there’s no leaks it shouldn’t matter
@@b_man3179 like others have said, if it's got a gasket, it's not needed. I've always thrown them away and used putty, but fora homeowner instruction video, the gasket works just fine.
Now THIS is what I was looking for! An ACTUAL tutorial, not just somebody showing off in a 2-minute video. This was actually HELPFUL, while not wasting my time. THANK YOU, Chris! ❤️
@catherinealexander6255 YES!! It's pretty stunning on some of these "tutorials" on YT how LONG many people can yak, yak, yak without saying a darn thing. Thank You, Chris Fix! I'm NOT PAYING some plumber $450 bucks for this simple job.
I literally just bought a new faucet last week and have been waiting to install it till I get home from a work trip. Thanks Chris, your timing is weirdly perfect as always!
Agreed, the timing IS weirdly perfect. I'm not replacing everything like Chris did, but this was a big help for how-to on a sink. I was kinda hoping for piston return springs part 2, but this was great.
I love that even though this was meant as an April fool's joke he actually made an informative and high quality video. I'd be so down to see more home improvement videos like this in the future.
I did it ya’ll! First time I’ve tried something like this! I’m a woman and no one taught me how to fix things as I was growing up but TH-cam for the win! (I also fixed my car from a TH-cam video once too!). Thank you Chris! I watched a lot of faucet replacement videos and this one is so much more comprehensive and fully beginner friendly. I ran into some oddities when I was doing it, like a custom shape and weirdly placed hole in the sink and my mounting piece couldn’t anchor properly, but this video made me feel so confident and comfortable that I improvised using the old mounting plates from the old faucet to support the new mounting plate and it worked perfectly! I can’t thank you enough Chris. I’ve been dealing with this old broken down faucet for 6 years. I’m so proud of myself that I’ve been sending before and after sink pics to my friends all day. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Chris, I’m not sure you know how empowering this simple sink fix is! I think I’m going to tackle my kitchen sink faucet next!
Chris, I love how easy you make things. we've owned a replacement faucet for 2 years now, and we've never installed it. (Our faucet leaked a ton and the gasket was broken) I'm 15, so I figured I couldn't do it correctly alone, but this video showed me just how easy it is! got it done today while my dad was out for errands, and when he came back he was super happy that it was one more thing off of his huge list of repairs to do. Thank you
Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting this year's April Fools video to literally just be a solid tutorial, where the only thing that's unusual is the subject matter being different from the usual car repairs. Genuinely, I wouldn't mind more of this!
Thank you for teaching this nearly 40-year-old lady who isn't very handy how to do this. Took much longer than expected to get the old fixtures off, and took some major improvising to get the super stubborn old mounting nuts off, but I'm now the happy owner of a brand new faucet and drain pipe thanks to you!
I love this direction for the channel, the DIY thanos. Cars got me doing repairs and it transitioned to repairs beyond that. Excited to be able to expand that knowledge through you. Your videos are always a treat.
I was just thinking the same. There are plenty of DIY channels but Chris has something special that amps me up to step outside my comfort zone. He just makes it looks so easy. By the time you realize it's actually much harder than it looks, it's too late! But now you can do it :)
As a plumber myself I end up recommending that customers do jobs like this themselves but I've seen some crazy stuff happen when they aren't exactly informed. I'm more than happy recommending this video to anyone who needs some detailed and clear instructions on how this process works. My only criticism is that the drain gasket should have had the flat side facing the nut and the angled side facing the sink, just like the compression fitting on the ptrap
@@iamageek500 You don't really need plumbers putty on bathroom sink faucet due to them having some type of rubber gasket (it should come with one). The only place that you would really need to use plumbers putty on sinks are on kitchen sink baskets.
Nice video as always! One thing worth to notice: When opening up the valves for the hot and the cold water, turn them till they're completely opened and then close them a little again. If there is some biuldup happening in the valve over time it doesnt render it uncloseable cause you can then break that loose by opening the valve a little and afterwards it should be good to close.
This! I remember when I first replaced my faucet. I was freaking out because I slowly opened the water line and that was vibrating terribly. I ended up calling my uncle who is a plumber and ended up a good laugh. OPEN WIDE, THEN ADJUST
I reinstall the p-trap and then run the old hose into the p-trap and fully open and close it a few time to flush it out ... If i cant use the p-trap im run it into a bucket and flush it out like that ...
Quick tip with changing sinks: the hardest part is usually having enough room under the sink in tight locations to fit a wrench so they make a dedicated tool called a Basin Wrench that is entirely vertical so it is easy to loosen and tighten hard to reach bolts.
I have to agree with the comments that came before mine. This is one of the BEST videos on how to change a bathroom faucet. Excellent step by step directions. You just saved me from getting ripped off by a handyman who wanted to charge a licensed pulmbers prices. Again excellent video!!!!!! Thank you.
I'm a professional plumber and this is actually a good faucet tutorial! Last year Chrisfix videos helped me drop my transmission so I could get to a broken clutch release bearing and I've always enjoyed your tutorials so it was fun to see something in my line of work
The best part of this is I was just thinking of changing this in my bathroom yesterday! Now I know I can do it with the help of Chrisfix! And I would legit love to see more home repair videos! Make a third channel!
I've seen a lot of bathroom faucet replacement tutorials, and this one is still probably the best filmed and most clearly explained one (even if it's a prank!)
Love to see you doing vids like this. As someone who works as a plumber, this is almost exactly how it would be done professionally. A few things for next time, the gasket on the pop-up drain has the beveled edge facing the sink so it seals, and it would be a good idea to hold the cut off valves while replacing the supply lines so you don't risk breaking a water line. This isn't right or wrong, but I like to take the drainage out first, then do everything else, and re-install the drain last. It gives you more room in the cabinet. All in all great video keep up the good work. I would 100% recommend to someone
Great pro tips. Due to tight space and possibly lay on our back, thus we need to use good process to make job easier. I also have my channel and for sure cars, maintenance, and money etc. are good tips to do. Thx
Young man, thank you from an old man. You are very thoughtful about thoroughly explaining each and every step and how things go back together (in case I forget). Well done - you will do well by yourself as well as everyone you educate along the way. Keep on truckin’ Chris Fish!😎👍✌️ jeff
Another common reason for slow drains? A clogged vent at the roof. Also, i do tend to prefer a basin wrench for water lines, a cheap tool to buy, but perhaps not worth it if you don't use it often. An adjustable works just fine, just with more colourful words in super tight spaces. Haha Great video as always Chris. Its always great to see your video posts. Hope everyone is staying safe. Take care.
Very true about the roof vents - every winter around when temperatures dip below -30°C we tend to have ice form in our roof vents, so our drains are slower and when the washer drains, you hear it through the kitchen sink. At least those clogs fix themselves by March!
@@questioner1596 as a person that lives in Atlantic Canada, where the temperature swings from -40c to +40c depending on the time of year. I am very farmilliar with that particular issue.
First time I’m going to replace my own faucet and I’ve watched several videos so far. This is by far the best. You go over a lot of little details and nuances that no one else mentions. Thank you so much! I cant wait to switch out my faucet now!
Got my first house here 2 years ago, and i've found doing home improvements to be very satisfying and rewarding. Would love to see you do some more of these Chris!
Home tutorials would be incredible! I just recently did a hair and junk clean-up from the stopper/gasket and had to deal with removing the pivot rod and making sure it didn't get any leaks putting it back together. Crazy timing on this video!
I'd watch you repair anything, simply because of your very good style of explaining things. Nothing useless is said, everything is well-ordered and spiced with good little tips that also come at the right time. Simply great tutorials about stuff, it's hard to mess up if you follow these closely. Watching since the video about your neighbor's free honda that cranks but won't start XD It was a great one, there was a lot that I didn't know and I immediately appreciated the structure of the content!
Great work Chris! Love how you add little tips and information on such a simple video tutorial. O-ring explanation, a catch can for the P-trap, etc. it looks like Chrisfix isn’t just “the car guy” anymore👍🏼👍🏼
Hey thanks Chris I really like your faucet videos 👍🏽my faucet is not leaking but it very old like 55 years ,and I just want to upgrade it,thanks again.
April fools or not, you should do more of these videos. Home improvement and car repairs are both interesting. (honestly I bet you could make a "how to change a lightbulb" tutorial interesting)
I was honestly waiting for this to turn into an April fool's video, but after watching to the end I will say this is a 100% legit tutorial. My father was a master plumber with his own business for over 40 years, and I learned how to do this type of repair when I was a teenager. This is an excellent documentary on how to perform this simple project at home.
This is an annoyingly good April Fools video, and I love how even though you are so busy with your other videos, you always make the effort to get these ones out on time!
I'm a service tech, I do these all the time. One other thing is, when your faucet gets a drip when you turn it off, they need new seats and seals....$10 for a pack of 10 seals and springs and you can repair your faucet for 100 years. Super simple as well. I'm a bigger guy, so I hate doing sink faucets because it's hard for my fat a$$ to get under there 😂 good video brother!
That's a good idea to tell us about the washers and springs but be careful there are about a thousand different ones out there it's better to take a sample of what you got with you when you buy them. I like using WD-40 to help with installation. Also kitchen sinks that are one handle have an O-ring when it leaks at the stem- you use an allen wrench on the back to remove the handle to get to the O-ring.
I was able to replace my old corroded faucet to a shiny new one. I have minimal understanding of plumbing. I watched this video a few times but when I really paid attention I was able to do all the steps easily without needing to watch again. I am so proud of myself 😭 Thank you Chris!
Real talk that was a fantastic tutorial. I would not mind more of these. Goes to show you how ChrisFix-style videos are fantastic, regardless the content.
@@chrisfix other than the materials used, lines being smaller, and having less access room, I haven't run into one that's different from what you showed!
Great video chirs, don't be botherd by people who say you "wasted water", you're a great man doing good work and the sink has to be tested for no leaks!
Chris....you do a great job explaining how to do things. I have watched many of your car repair video's and they have helped immensely. As did this one. Thank You
This was awesome! Wasn't expecting this to be on your channel. With inflation and repair costs at an all time high these type videos are appreciated. Thanks, Chris.👍
Next April Fools I’d love to see a “how to replace a roof on your house!” Dude can do literally any project and still make have it high quality and concise!
Great tutorial. I would like to add, if I may, a time and knuckle saving tip. The plastic nuts that hold the faucet on the sink from below are big enough to slide over there supply hoses. This means you can attach the hoses to the faucet before you install it. Doing this means you don't have to try and get a wrench up behind the sink basin. If you have ham hands like me this space is always to tight. Now you can slip the nut up around the hose to the bottom of the faucet and hand tighten. There are a couple of different specialty wrenches that are designed to work in tight spaces that help with this but I have found they are not necessary If you attach the hoses in advance.
Love your video man. I remember seeing this on April Fools Day and thought "ha that's pretty" but recently my sink clogged and I ended up rewatching this video to figure out how to fix it. Just had to clean the P trap out and it was right as rain again. Thanks Chris! Appreciate all you do!
I thought this was going to be a hilarious April fool's day video. I'm pleasantly surprised that it's a well made home improvement tutorial! Looking forward to the future videos on the ChrisFish channel.
I’m seeing a lot of “Chris fix is a car channel” although it has mostly been around cars he is just a tutorial channel and cars is his hobby, Chris fix is just a handy man who knows how to put together a tutorial that is VERY well researched
This was very insightful. A good friend of my dad's always fixes our pipes and electric lines, but getting a detailed, close-up demonstration is great. Thanks ChrisFix!
I love it when I hear and see "Wooder". I know I'm with my people, lol. Thanks for the great video, this was perfect. Thorough, yet concise. I'm about to get into this faucet change feeling way more confident than I was 15 min ago. Thanks again! Go Birds!
Great vid. After doing about a dozen of these, I found it's always easier to attach your supply lines to the new faucet before dropping it in place. That way you don't have to strain to get at them with your pliers.
@@chrisfix My bad!.. The last few I've done were kitchen faucets which had all the supply connections run through the centre hole. Almost all bathroom faucets are still like yours where this is impossible. My suggestion for your next vid would be push fit shut offs. They're something I find very satisfying and often very necessary whenever it's time to replace the faucet. Don't forget about reeming and purging the copper flakes before reattaching to the faucet though! I had to replace a cartridge in a brand new shower recently when a stray flake got stuck in the cartridge causing it to stay open a tiny bit and drip.
Everything with Chris became really easy to do. Good job as always! Next challenge: make a tutorial in the international space station! All goods for you V.
I love the Home Improvement Videos. They give me the confidence I need to motivate myself to make improvements on my new-to-me home! Thanks Chris! I look forward to more of these videos!
Thank you! Just replaced a bathroom faucet with the help of this video. The only thing was that the faucet I bought didn’t have a rubber gasket to sit on, so it required a bead of silicon caulk. Definitely a helpful video, easy to follow. I appreciate you and been subbed before this even. 🤘
I'm glad to see Chris is branching out. Basic home DIY knowledge is important, and Chris does a really good job making tutorials. Plus if you can turn a wrench on a car you can turn one on your house. Keep it up Chris! I hope to see more home DIY's!
Love your channel Chris! Been watching it for years. Just a little advice from someone who’s installed about a thousand faucets. Considering I use to be a plumber. You put the rubber gasket upside down that connects to the bottom of the sink. I always liked to put pipe dope on it too and also every time I connect any tubular drainage. No worries tho if it doesn’t leak who cares. Just throwing it out. Thanks for all your great content.
@@chrisfix Most folks don't understand how these sink drains work. Where you lined up the overflow isn't necessary; there's an annular space between the drain tube and sink casting to ensure water will drain however it's oriented. And there's no point in using plumbers putty under the top piece like you do with kitchen sinks since it doesn't need to seal there; anything getting past it goes into that annular overflow space and drains correctly. The narrow end of the conical washer goes up like Tyler said; this centers the drain in the opening. There should be a washer between that and the nut (paper, plastic, or metal). Do not overtighten that nut or you can strip out the threads where the top piece is attached but it needs to be snugged well. Whenever you change a part in a drain which uses slip rings, it's best to loosen all the slip connectors slightly until it's assembled to realign things, then tighten the slip rings in order from top (inlet) to wall (outlet). None of the drain pipe should need to be tightened with tools; if it doesn't seal like that you need new slip ring, but sometimes an extra 1/16 turn will work. Now wipe it all well with a dry towel or paper towels. And always fill the sink, ensuring the overflow is working, then dump the sinkfull of water down the drain all at once. If you see water, fix it and try again. If you see no water wipe each joint one at a time with toilet paper which will show even a tiny trace of leakage. I'm a Master Carpenter who learned what I know of plumbing from a NYC-licensed Master Plumber where plumbing inspections are the tightest in the world. Glad this went well and super-easy for you- there's about a dozen things which could have happened which would require specialized tools and/or a different approach to get the job done. With some of those problems toy can easily create a nightmare for the plumber you'll have to call to fix things and he's going to charge you for that, so if things are beyond what you know, stop; while you're ahead. DIY is great till you get in over your head and make expensive avoidable mistakes.
10/10 video no nonsense. Tired of people pretending simple home fixes are rocket science. Sure some things could go wrong doing this yourself but 9/10 times it works!
For those that are subscribers/fans of the channel from way back in the day will remember Chris fixing other things besides just vehicles. A washing machine, lawnmower as example was not out of the ordinary to see. I like the reference for April fool's. I also watch DIY videos for the household along with fixing vehicles, even though I know how to fix or replace a faucet and have done them recently, I still watched the video. That goes for the vehicle content as well.
Oh I remember seeing the boating/fishing videos on this channel too. You're very welcome. I can see the increased effort and quality over the years. You have one of the handful of channel's that I am subscribed to that I can guarantee entertaining, helpful and well thought out videos. I've watched them all and some multiple times even if I don't need fix that particular part or if I already know how to. Thank you for all the great videos over the years. Much appreciated Chris.
I decided to finally replace my bathroom faucet -- and I knew you were the right video because my old faucet is the same as yours :) thanks for clear and concise directions for this old lady.
Awesome to see you make a vid on a faucet replacement! That was a treat to see. I’m a plumber and you did a fantastic job the entire way through! Only thing is the black gasket on the drain should be fine side up, but other than that awesome tutorial!
I just watched your video and changed out a broken, noisy old faucet! Had it not been for the ridiculously awkward tight space I had to work in, I could have changed it in 30 minutes watching your video. Great job and thank you!
8:04 I don't think you need to align the drain hole with the sink hole, because there's that hollow ring line on the inside which if the holes aren't aligned, the water or whatever will go through that hollow line ring whatever. All though, I would still align the holes just for good measure. Never heard someone explain something as good as Chris, at least for something like this.
dont think its needed to get align those holes either. but ill align them anyway,cuz it is nothing hard to do and i just like to make things perfect. and Chris is really amazing, try to have everything detailed in the videos, even not entirely correct on this one. No DIYer so far have i seen that explains things to such detail in videos.
Ok, so after reading through the comments, I see a lot of you guys want more HOME IMPROVEMENT videos. I have decided to post future home improvement videos on ChrisFish since ChrisFix is mostly subscribed to for cars and I dont want to make anyone mad.
amen
I agree too but i prefer car fixes more
You should make a home improvement channel called homefix or Chrishouse or something
I guess I'll have to start watching Chris fish now.
I wouldn't even mind watching some home improvement stuff on the main channel, personally.
Maybe even have a third channel specifically for home improvement. Chris Furnish, maybe?
Or a third channel lol
I understand he's a car channel, but this guy can make some seriously killer tutorials for anything. Love it
Thanks!
@@chrisfix, it was good......but the replacement blinker fluid was an epic!
@@joseywales3789 so was “How To Fix Piston Return Springs”
Want to 'like' this comment, but at 666.
I think people that are interested in fixing cars usually fix other things too. We know winter is coming and he can't film outside, so this kind of videos would be very interesting
I like that even if Chris is joking around, he still care to learn us something new and useful
Oh yeah I just realized today was April fools day. I just got done watching the video and not thinking twice
I thought this was gonna be one of his aprilfools videos lol
Blinker fluid video changed my life.
I can tell you haven’t been here for his previous April fools jokes lol
@@libinator14 what are we missing?
Everyone who makes DIY videos needs to learn from ChrisFix. Clear instructions, to the point, and great editing.
Thanks!
My thoughts exactly
Best camera angles too. Those are clutch.
agree
EXACTLY!
Chris is clear and concise. No time wasted with irrelevant verbiage. (Like many DIY's do.)
I literally feel so confident that I'm on my way to Lowe's. Thank you, sir. I know this is way later than when you posted it. Your content still has value. My sink handle just broke 15 minutes ago. Other videos went too fast and spoke as if everyone spoke fluent plumber. I'm a nurse. The parts I speak are organs. I really appreciate you. Yes, your voice will guide me through this process. Ok, let me go to the store before it gets too dark. THANK YOUUUU!! 🙏🏾
OK. I'm back. My confidence was shaken when it came time to the little stick and hook part, but it's done. In the first attempt at water, we had a leak. 😬 But it was a simple fix that we thought we actually had right. The water hose was crooked. When I say we, as in my son and I. Honestly, this was such a good lesson in how we work together, how we communicate, and how we can have grace with one another. He's 21 yrs old and raised by my single self, and I appreciate us learning together. I can tell you now that we both know how to change out a sink. Hopefully it won't take as long next time. 😅 We had the tools but lacked knowledge. There were so many life lessons, all just from changing a sink. 🙏🏾 Anywho, thanks again. ❤
@@MsMona-qg9jxwhat a blessing!
Me right now
scrolled down expecting an update and got a whole movie
Even as an April's fools joke, this guy can really break down a task in clear steps, he (ChrisFix) is a natural at this and can only wish he could teach this skill to most school teachers, so our educational system would jump to the top.
who's he?
@@bedhead-tb4qg I think it's ChrisFix, but I'm not entirely sure...
@@bedhead-tb4qg go to bed
@@philipphermann9454 I can see where you're coming from, but the incoherence in the structure of the comment leaves the subject of the clause up to interpretation.
@@eelasticc3798 The submitter of the comment above should have used the name of the person they wanted to mention instead of puny personal pronouns!
I know he usually does an April fools thing every year but he actually explained how to do this so well lol
I'm kinda sad it wasn't an April Fools prank. I was expecting water to come spraying out at him at the end of the video...
@@MikeHeath TOTs video about turning a cube on the lathe on the other hand…
The April Fool's joke was that we thought there would be an April Fool's Joke.
that he explains it so well makes it even better XD
@@HvV8446 That was epic!
As a plumber, I was super impressed. Everything was explained clearly, and install was almost perfect. However, the gasket for the drain is installed backwards. It's shaped so that the smaller side actually pulls up into the sink hole slightly. Overall a decent install, and no leaks speaks for itself.
No plumbers puddy around the drain inside the sink dono if its needed ? But I was always taught to do that ?
@@b_man3179 the new ones have a gasket, on those you're not supposed to since it can cause some kind of damage to the plastic.
@@b_man3179 you don’t need it because it has that rubber gasket built into it but the sink itself should have had silicone or plumbers puddy, but if there’s no leaks it shouldn’t matter
@@b_man3179 like others have said, if it's got a gasket, it's not needed. I've always thrown them away and used putty, but fora homeowner instruction video, the gasket works just fine.
@@loganreagan4464 lol I never trust the gaskets either i always use silicone now
Now THIS is what I was looking for! An ACTUAL tutorial, not just somebody showing off in a 2-minute video. This was actually HELPFUL, while not wasting my time. THANK YOU, Chris! ❤️
@catherinealexander6255
YES!! It's pretty stunning on some of these "tutorials" on YT how LONG many people can yak, yak, yak without saying a darn thing. Thank You, Chris Fix!
I'm NOT PAYING some plumber $450 bucks for this simple job.
I literally just bought a new faucet last week and have been waiting to install it till I get home from a work trip. Thanks Chris, your timing is weirdly perfect as always!
Haha I'm glad the timing worked out! Let me know how this goes!
i thought the reply would be April fools 🤔
Agreed, the timing IS weirdly perfect. I'm not replacing everything like Chris did, but this was a big help for how-to on a sink.
I was kinda hoping for piston return springs part 2, but this was great.
I too need to work on my bathroom sink... and I have a theory about Chris' weirdly perfect timing. He's actually Santa Clause and is always watching 🤣
@@talibytes, it's hard to argue with that theory.
Chrisfixkringle? 🤔
This could turn into a good secondary series! This is a very useful and usable video for a lot of people, done in the classic ChrisFix style we love!
“Dad how do I” Is a good channel for stuff like this
wym he uploads these kinds of vids every week, thats why we are here right, for household fix videos :3
I love that even though this was meant as an April fool's joke he actually made an informative and high quality video. I'd be so down to see more home improvement videos like this in the future.
I did it ya’ll! First time I’ve tried something like this! I’m a woman and no one taught me how to fix things as I was growing up but TH-cam for the win! (I also fixed my car from a TH-cam video once too!). Thank you Chris! I watched a lot of faucet replacement videos and this one is so much more comprehensive and fully beginner friendly. I ran into some oddities when I was doing it, like a custom shape and weirdly placed hole in the sink and my mounting piece couldn’t anchor properly, but this video made me feel so confident and comfortable that I improvised using the old mounting plates from the old faucet to support the new mounting plate and it worked perfectly! I can’t thank you enough Chris. I’ve been dealing with this old broken down faucet for 6 years. I’m so proud of myself that I’ve been sending before and after sink pics to my friends all day. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Chris, I’m not sure you know how empowering this simple sink fix is! I think I’m going to tackle my kitchen sink faucet next!
I’m in the same boat as you. I recently purchased a fifth wheel and both faucets and toilet need fixing. Here goes!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Chris, I love how easy you make things. we've owned a replacement faucet for 2 years now, and we've never installed it. (Our faucet leaked a ton and the gasket was broken) I'm 15, so I figured I couldn't do it correctly alone, but this video showed me just how easy it is! got it done today while my dad was out for errands, and when he came back he was super happy that it was one more thing off of his huge list of repairs to do. Thank you
That’s amazing dude, I’m proud of you and super happy for you. 💚🖤
Right on man!!!! AWESOME job!!!
You're 15? Nice! Way to go kid!
w son
good job kid
Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting this year's April Fools video to literally just be a solid tutorial, where the only thing that's unusual is the subject matter being different from the usual car repairs. Genuinely, I wouldn't mind more of this!
It's the April Fool's spirit the world *actually* deserves!
@@BringItOn_Home AND needs
I also thought this was a April fools prank
Same.
I mean Chris had some nice April Fools videos. The fart remover has to be my favorite 😂
I know this is a 4/1 thing but PLEASE make more of these! I’m so here for it, just bought my first home and need this energy!
You mean 1/4?
@@kosomies 4/01 in the US. Rest of the world writes it backwards.
There are plenty of amazing channels that have these tutorials
@@jgood005 Rest of the world writes it correctly, since it's the first of April, not fourth of January.
@@kosomies It’s April 1st not January 4th
Thank you for teaching this nearly 40-year-old lady who isn't very handy how to do this. Took much longer than expected to get the old fixtures off, and took some major improvising to get the super stubborn old mounting nuts off, but I'm now the happy owner of a brand new faucet and drain pipe thanks to you!
Hey great. I'm a 71 years old lady and I should be more brave like you and give it a try.
I love this direction for the channel, the DIY thanos. Cars got me doing repairs and it transitioned to repairs beyond that. Excited to be able to expand that knowledge through you. Your videos are always a treat.
I was just thinking the same. There are plenty of DIY channels but Chris has something special that amps me up to step outside my comfort zone. He just makes it looks so easy. By the time you realize it's actually much harder than it looks, it's too late! But now you can do it :)
As a plumber myself I end up recommending that customers do jobs like this themselves but I've seen some crazy stuff happen when they aren't exactly informed. I'm more than happy recommending this video to anyone who needs some detailed and clear instructions on how this process works. My only criticism is that the drain gasket should have had the flat side facing the nut and the angled side facing the sink, just like the compression fitting on the ptrap
How about using Teflon tape on all water connections?
@@David-Cull also plumber's putty for the drain too?
@david You don't need teflon tape for the water lines due to them having gaskets already.
@@iamageek500 You don't really need plumbers putty on bathroom sink faucet due to them having some type of rubber gasket (it should come with one). The only place that you would really need to use plumbers putty on sinks are on kitchen sink baskets.
Thanks Asa
Nice video as always! One thing worth to notice: When opening up the valves for the hot and the cold water, turn them till they're completely opened and then close them a little again. If there is some biuldup happening in the valve over time it doesnt render it uncloseable cause you can then break that loose by opening the valve a little and afterwards it should be good to close.
Pro tip
Thanks for the tip!
This! I remember when I first replaced my faucet. I was freaking out because I slowly opened the water line and that was vibrating terribly. I ended up calling my uncle who is a plumber and ended up a good laugh.
OPEN WIDE, THEN ADJUST
I reinstall the p-trap and then run the old hose into the p-trap and fully open and close it a few time to flush it out ... If i cant use the p-trap im run it into a bucket and flush it out like that ...
Quick tip with changing sinks: the hardest part is usually having enough room under the sink in tight locations to fit a wrench so they make a dedicated tool called a Basin Wrench that is entirely vertical so it is easy to loosen and tighten hard to reach bolts.
Thank you so much. That is where my problem is.
I have that same problem. Grip pliers are too big.
Thank you. I could not figure out how to loosen that bolt in such a tight space.
I’ve been waiting for these types of videos….planning on remodeling my whole house
I really wouldn't mind more of these DIY videos on other days too.
I mean, it's ChrisFix, not ChrisFix Cars. So technically, he can fix anything.
He is single handedly saving people so much money with his videos! I'm so thrilled to see more of these!
I have to agree with the comments that came before mine. This is one of the BEST videos on how to change a bathroom faucet. Excellent step by step directions. You just saved me from getting ripped off by a handyman who wanted to charge a licensed pulmbers prices. Again excellent video!!!!!! Thank you.
Finally I have waited for this one for sooo long
You should definitely do more non-car oriented videos! You have a great format, and it can work for just about any type of repair or upgrade.
I'm a professional plumber and this is actually a good faucet tutorial! Last year Chrisfix videos helped me drop my transmission so I could get to a broken clutch release bearing and I've always enjoyed your tutorials so it was fun to see something in my line of work
Would this repair really cost around $400? Lol
@@Papi4l2 No if you buy the faucet and call a plumber you’ll be charged a minimum 1 hour service fee so most likely around $100 depending on rates
CHRISFIX YOU ARE SO CLOSE TO 9 MILLION! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
I saw that! Pretty awesome!
@@chrisfix you deserve 9 million! :)
The best part of this is I was just thinking of changing this in my bathroom yesterday! Now I know I can do it with the help of Chrisfix! And I would legit love to see more home repair videos! Make a third channel!
I shit you not, i repaired the slow drain yesterday, and messed up the bathroom a little. If only i saw this video earlier!
I've seen a lot of bathroom faucet replacement tutorials, and this one is still probably the best filmed and most clearly explained one (even if it's a prank!)
how is this a prank?
maybe it's a joke and I'm dumb..?
@@kacey797 It was an April Fool's Day "prank" since this channel is generally a channel for fixing automobiles, not faucets.
the legend has reappeared
I uploaded 2 weeks ago lol
@@chrisfix Thats such a lonngggg time
@@chrisfix feels like forever ago😔
True man
Chris can fix ANYTHING!!!!
Love how this year's april fools is still very useful and informative
ikr. I was just about to replace a faucet rn when I saw this video lels.
It’s about time Chris posted something useful. What a great video!
What do you mean? He has always been uploading useful videos
@@chrisfix must be sarcasm
@@chrisfix they are idk what this guys talking about i love your videos
They’ve all been useful
😂
Love to see you doing vids like this. As someone who works as a plumber, this is almost exactly how it would be done professionally. A few things for next time, the gasket on the pop-up drain has the beveled edge facing the sink so it seals, and it would be a good idea to hold the cut off valves while replacing the supply lines so you don't risk breaking a water line. This isn't right or wrong, but I like to take the drainage out first, then do everything else, and re-install the drain last. It gives you more room in the cabinet. All in all great video keep up the good work. I would 100% recommend to someone
Great pro tips. Due to tight space and possibly lay on our back, thus we need to use good process to make job easier. I also have my channel and for sure cars, maintenance, and money etc. are good tips to do.
Thx
Young man, thank you from an old man. You are very thoughtful about thoroughly explaining each and every step and how things go back together (in case I forget).
Well done - you will do well by yourself as well as everyone you educate along the way.
Keep on truckin’ Chris Fish!😎👍✌️ jeff
Another common reason for slow drains? A clogged vent at the roof. Also, i do tend to prefer a basin wrench for water lines, a cheap tool to buy, but perhaps not worth it if you don't use it often. An adjustable works just fine, just with more colourful words in super tight spaces. Haha
Great video as always Chris. Its always great to see your video posts. Hope everyone is staying safe. Take care.
Very true about the roof vents - every winter around when temperatures dip below -30°C we tend to have ice form in our roof vents, so our drains are slower and when the washer drains, you hear it through the kitchen sink. At least those clogs fix themselves by March!
@@questioner1596 as a person that lives in Atlantic Canada, where the temperature swings from -40c to +40c depending on the time of year. I am very farmilliar with that particular issue.
Now everyone bout to have functioning cars and home. Great Job chris🔥🔥
Also those most useful April fools joke video I've ever seen😂
No matter what tutorial he makes, he always makes it simple and more informative, which I really love it
First time I’m going to replace my own faucet and I’ve watched several videos so far. This is by far the best. You go over a lot of little details and nuances that no one else mentions. Thank you so much! I cant wait to switch out my faucet now!
Let me know how it goes! Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfixI did it Chris! I left you a thanks and told everyone about it in a separate comment! I can’t thank you enough!
Got my first house here 2 years ago, and i've found doing home improvements to be very satisfying and rewarding. Would love to see you do some more of these Chris!
Hey guys welcome back to Chris fix sink
Home tutorials would be incredible! I just recently did a hair and junk clean-up from the stopper/gasket and had to deal with removing the pivot rod and making sure it didn't get any leaks putting it back together. Crazy timing on this video!
This video gives me the confidence to think I could do this myself. 🤩
You can do it!
Thank you! Now my sink faucet works perfectly!
Literally posted this 7 mins ago, you posted 5 mins ago 😂😂 fixed in 2 mins?
@@JayFeuerherm beat me to it lol
@@JayFeuerherm lol
@@JayFeuerherm . So many clowns seeking attention.
I was always wondering how I could fix this. Thanks a lot chrisfix!
Now you know! Any time!
We’re going to start fixing everything now 👍👍
Wow this video is super helpful. I’m a 22 year old girl and changed the sink faucet all by myself
Nice work!
I'd watch you repair anything, simply because of your very good style of explaining things. Nothing useless is said, everything is well-ordered and spiced with good little tips that also come at the right time. Simply great tutorials about stuff, it's hard to mess up if you follow these closely.
Watching since the video about your neighbor's free honda that cranks but won't start XD It was a great one, there was a lot that I didn't know and I immediately appreciated the structure of the content!
Great work Chris! Love how you add little tips and information on such a simple video tutorial. O-ring explanation, a catch can for the P-trap, etc. it looks like Chrisfix isn’t just “the car guy” anymore👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
He's got some pretty old videos on fixing other home related things like a dryer, useful stuff. It hasn't always been just cars!
Yes!!!
@@some0ne8 Yeah i do remember the dryer video, but he is know as the car guy
You aware what day it is? :)
This video honestly shows that Chris can fix almost anything. Great video btw!
Hey thanks Chris I really like your faucet videos 👍🏽my faucet is not leaking but it very old like 55 years ,and I just want to upgrade it,thanks again.
April fools or not, you should do more of these videos. Home improvement and car repairs are both interesting. (honestly I bet you could make a "how to change a lightbulb" tutorial interesting)
Thanks for this great video
Woah! Love this expanded assortment of content, Chris!
Glad you enjoy it!
Seriously! Don't be afraid to show us how to fix literally anything
@@chrisfix where is the April fools joke???
I was honestly waiting for this to turn into an April fool's video, but after watching to the end I will say this is a 100% legit tutorial. My father was a master plumber with his own business for over 40 years, and I learned how to do this type of repair when I was a teenager. This is an excellent documentary on how to perform this simple project at home.
Thank you sir, I am in the high school and am learning a lot of things from your TH-cam channel
This is an annoyingly good April Fools video, and I love how even though you are so busy with your other videos, you always make the effort to get these ones out on time!
He's fixed all the cars now. He's moving into home furnishing
I'm a service tech, I do these all the time. One other thing is, when your faucet gets a drip when you turn it off, they need new seats and seals....$10 for a pack of 10 seals and springs and you can repair your faucet for 100 years. Super simple as well. I'm a bigger guy, so I hate doing sink faucets because it's hard for my fat a$$ to get under there 😂 good video brother!
Thanks for the tip and thanks a lot!
That's a good idea to tell us about the washers and springs but be careful there are about a thousand different ones out there it's better to take a sample of what you got with you when you buy them. I like using WD-40 to help with installation. Also kitchen sinks that are one handle have an O-ring when it leaks at the stem- you use an allen wrench on the back to remove the handle to get to the O-ring.
I am also a service tech in the housing industry. If I see those old angle stops I replace those as well
I was able to replace my old corroded faucet to a shiny new one. I have minimal understanding of plumbing. I watched this video a few times but when I really paid attention I was able to do all the steps easily without needing to watch again. I am so proud of myself 😭 Thank you Chris!
Real talk that was a fantastic tutorial. I would not mind more of these. Goes to show you how ChrisFix-style videos are fantastic, regardless the content.
Hey Chris, just so you know, repairs like this are useful in RVs too! I'm an RV technician and I replaced 3 faucets today at work
Is it the same setup? The ones in boats are a little different.
@@chrisfix other than the materials used, lines being smaller, and having less access room, I haven't run into one that's different from what you showed!
Great video chirs, don't be botherd by people who say you "wasted water", you're a great man doing good work and the sink has to be tested for no leaks!
The wallpaper in the bathroom screams early 90's.. I love it!
Chris....you do a great job explaining how to do things. I have watched many of your car repair video's and they have helped immensely. As did this one.
Thank You
Thanks a lot!
This was awesome! Wasn't expecting this to be on your channel. With inflation and repair costs at an all time high these type videos are appreciated. Thanks, Chris.👍
That was great. You made it look so easy!!
Thanks!
Next April Fools I’d love to see a “how to replace a roof on your house!” Dude can do literally any project and still make have it high quality and concise!
Great tutorial. I would like to add, if I may, a time and knuckle saving tip. The plastic nuts that hold the faucet on the sink from below are big enough to slide over there supply hoses. This means you can attach the hoses to the faucet before you install it. Doing this means you don't have to try and get a wrench up behind the sink basin. If you have ham hands like me this space is always to tight. Now you can slip the nut up around the hose to the bottom of the faucet and hand tighten. There are a couple of different specialty wrenches that are designed to work in tight spaces that help with this but I have found they are not necessary If you attach the hoses in advance.
Thanks for the tip, unfortunately they weren’t big enough. The nut on the supply line was huge so it wouldn’t fit over it. I tried lol.
Yeah I’m not sure
Love your video man. I remember seeing this on April Fools Day and thought "ha that's pretty" but recently my sink clogged and I ended up rewatching this video to figure out how to fix it. Just had to clean the P trap out and it was right as rain again. Thanks Chris! Appreciate all you do!
Perfect! Glad the video was helpful!
My dad has had a replacement faucet sitting around for years. He never replaced it and I had no idea what to do. This video made it INCREDIBLY easy.
I'm glad the video made it easy for you!
I thought this was going to be a hilarious April fool's day video. I'm pleasantly surprised that it's a well made home improvement tutorial!
Looking forward to the future videos on the ChrisFish channel.
I’m seeing a lot of “Chris fix is a car channel” although it has mostly been around cars he is just a tutorial channel and cars is his hobby, Chris fix is just a handy man who knows how to put together a tutorial that is VERY well researched
This was very insightful. A good friend of my dad's always fixes our pipes and electric lines, but getting a detailed, close-up demonstration is great. Thanks ChrisFix!
I love it when I hear and see "Wooder". I know I'm with my people, lol. Thanks for the great video, this was perfect. Thorough, yet concise. I'm about to get into this faucet change feeling way more confident than I was 15 min ago. Thanks again! Go Birds!
Thanks a lot!
Great vid. After doing about a dozen of these, I found it's always easier to attach your supply lines to the new faucet before dropping it in place. That way you don't have to strain to get at them with your pliers.
I agree, however that would not have worked here since the mounting nut has to go on before the supply line.
@@DursosZeroPred You just thead the nut up the supply line under the sink before you connect the lines to the sources.
That would be awesome if those large mounting nuts fit with the supply lines on.
@@chrisfix My bad!.. The last few I've done were kitchen faucets which had all the supply connections run through the centre hole. Almost all bathroom faucets are still like yours where this is impossible.
My suggestion for your next vid would be push fit shut offs. They're something I find very satisfying and often very necessary whenever it's time to replace the faucet.
Don't forget about reeming and purging the copper flakes before reattaching to the faucet though! I had to replace a cartridge in a brand new shower recently when a stray flake got stuck in the cartridge causing it to stay open a tiny bit and drip.
@@celticstephenhill no worries and awesome ideas
Everything with Chris became really easy to do.
Good job as always!
Next challenge: make a tutorial in the international space station!
All goods for you
V.
I love the Home Improvement Videos. They give me the confidence I need to motivate myself to make improvements on my new-to-me home! Thanks Chris! I look forward to more of these videos!
Thank you! Just replaced a bathroom faucet with the help of this video. The only thing was that the faucet I bought didn’t have a rubber gasket to sit on, so it required a bead of silicon caulk. Definitely a helpful video, easy to follow. I appreciate you and been subbed before this even. 🤘
This video is awesome. All the do it yourself people will love this. I love Chris’s excitement in his videos.
I'm glad to see Chris is branching out. Basic home DIY knowledge is important, and Chris does a really good job making tutorials. Plus if you can turn a wrench on a car you can turn one on your house. Keep it up Chris! I hope to see more home DIY's!
Love your channel Chris! Been watching it for years. Just a little advice from someone who’s installed about a thousand faucets. Considering I use to be a plumber. You put the rubber gasket upside down that connects to the bottom of the sink. I always liked to put pipe dope on it too and also every time I connect any tubular drainage. No worries tho if it doesn’t leak who cares. Just throwing it out. Thanks for all your great content.
Thanks a lot Tyler! Noted!
@@chrisfix Most folks don't understand how these sink drains work. Where you lined up the overflow isn't necessary; there's an annular space between the drain tube and sink casting to ensure water will drain however it's oriented. And there's no point in using plumbers putty under the top piece like you do with kitchen sinks since it doesn't need to seal there; anything getting past it goes into that annular overflow space and drains correctly. The narrow end of the conical washer goes up like Tyler said; this centers the drain in the opening. There should be a washer between that and the nut (paper, plastic, or metal). Do not overtighten that nut or you can strip out the threads where the top piece is attached but it needs to be snugged well. Whenever you change a part in a drain which uses slip rings, it's best to loosen all the slip connectors slightly until it's assembled to realign things, then tighten the slip rings in order from top (inlet) to wall (outlet). None of the drain pipe should need to be tightened with tools; if it doesn't seal like that you need new slip ring, but sometimes an extra 1/16 turn will work. Now wipe it all well with a dry towel or paper towels. And always fill the sink, ensuring the overflow is working, then dump the sinkfull of water down the drain all at once. If you see water, fix it and try again. If you see no water wipe each joint one at a time with toilet paper which will show even a tiny trace of leakage. I'm a Master Carpenter who learned what I know of plumbing from a NYC-licensed Master Plumber where plumbing inspections are the tightest in the world.
Glad this went well and super-easy for you- there's about a dozen things which could have happened which would require specialized tools and/or a different approach to get the job done. With some of those problems toy can easily create a nightmare for the plumber you'll have to call to fix things and he's going to charge you for that, so if things are beyond what you know, stop; while you're ahead. DIY is great till you get in over your head and make expensive avoidable mistakes.
10/10 video no nonsense. Tired of people pretending simple home fixes are rocket science. Sure some things could go wrong doing this yourself but 9/10 times it works!
Hey Chris, love your vids. You helped me so much learning about cars. Thanks for inspiring me and many other people!
I'm glad the videos have helped you to learn about cars! Stay tuned!
I'd love to try this on my miata💯💯😂😂
I was just thinking my focus st needed a sink😂 Chris is literally the dad many people didn’t have😂
Hai
Do it!
For those that are subscribers/fans of the channel from way back in the day will remember Chris fixing other things besides just vehicles. A washing machine, lawnmower as example was not out of the ordinary to see. I like the reference for April fool's.
I also watch DIY videos for the household along with fixing vehicles, even though I know how to fix or replace a faucet and have done them recently, I still watched the video. That goes for the vehicle content as well.
Dang you’re an OG subscriber! Thanks for the continued support!
Oh I remember seeing the boating/fishing videos on this channel too.
You're very welcome. I can see the increased effort and quality over the years. You have one of the handful of channel's that I am subscribed to that I can guarantee entertaining, helpful and well thought out videos. I've watched them all and some multiple times even if I don't need fix that particular part or if I already know how to.
Thank you for all the great videos over the years. Much appreciated Chris.
Thank you Chrisfix for teaching me how to do plumbing I finally fixed my sink
this is amazing because im at a point in my life where im actually going to get a home and this series is gonna be so handy. Thank you ChrisFix!!
I love how this was treated as a completely normal April Fools video with a regular description and step by step process on how to replace the sink.
I’ve been requesting this one FOREVER!!
I decided to finally replace my bathroom faucet -- and I knew you were the right video because my old faucet is the same as yours :) thanks for clear and concise directions for this old lady.
Glad the video was helpful!
Why do I feel so empowered after watching this?
💪🏻
Because now you know!
This will no doubt be the only actually educational April fools day video I watch 😂. Fantastic as always, even if not about cars. Love it!
Awesome to see you make a vid on a faucet replacement! That was a treat to see. I’m a plumber and you did a fantastic job the entire way through! Only thing is the black gasket on the drain should be fine side up, but other than that awesome tutorial!
I remodel homes, and yeah the black gasket for the drain should have been the other way around.
So pointy end down ? Why is that ?
I just watched your video and changed out a broken, noisy old faucet! Had it not been for the ridiculously awkward tight space I had to work in, I could have changed it in 30 minutes watching your video. Great job and thank you!
Nice job!
@@chrisfixThanks!
Please continue to do home diy projects. They’re super helpful
Love how you make everything look so easy!!
8:04
I don't think you need to align the drain hole with the sink hole, because there's that hollow ring line on the inside which if the holes aren't aligned, the water or whatever will go through that hollow line ring whatever. All though, I would still align the holes just for good measure.
Never heard someone explain something as good as Chris, at least for something like this.
dont think its needed to get align those holes either. but ill align them anyway,cuz it is nothing hard to do and i just like to make things perfect. and Chris is really amazing, try to have everything detailed in the videos, even not entirely correct on this one. No DIYer so far have i seen that explains things to such detail in videos.
For a few extra seconds of work, I would do my best to align them, but it's good to see it would still work even if it's installed backwards!
Aligned means better flow and some cheap sinks do not have the clearence in that space.
@@chrisfix I'd so!
This guy explained everything clearly to a T step by step. Couldn't be more direct than this. Thanks brotha!