2023 is starting off with a "fix it yourself" win here thanks to your help Leah. My washer was at the end of the assembly like you mentioned. Bonus points for no repeat trips to the hardware store either. You're the best Leah. Thanks.

This woman NEVER lets me down. Her tutorials are THE best.

Thank you so much....I’m a 72 year young lady...limited income & all about fixing and repairing...the sink is upstairs so I’ll hold my breath! Oh! Finding the right size washer!

@nealandersen4867

9 ай бұрын

I'm looking for the answer to the same question

Very awesome video! I need to replace the washers in both the bathtub and sink faucets in my grandma's 1910 house. So before I begin I am researching all I can!

Thank you so much! I have practically the same sink and faucet that’s been installed since 1954 and just fixed it thanks to your video! 👏

Great ‘how-to’, fixed a 50 year old faucet in 15 minutes!! Well done, young lady!

Leah I feel like I owe you more than my thanks..., once again you’ve walked me through another DIY situation!!! Sending my love and hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season👍🙌🤘😍

@Triciadean7777

9 ай бұрын

Me too. It’s almost 11 pm here so I’ll tackle this tm after work! Thanks Leah!!

You can spray white vinager on the calcium to remove the build up.

This is one of your earlier videos! I enjoy watching all of them. You have a gift for teaching that is very rare. Thank you and keep them coming!

Very good video mam. As a 75 year old plumber, let me add this: I always used penetrating oil first (blaster is my current favorite) because not all faucets come apart near as easy as yours, especially the handle coming off. you got lucky! Then, I always cleaned everything up really well. Then I greased the operating threads with plumbers grease to make sure the faucet operated easily for a while. and Then I would check the packing, which a lot of times in those old faucets is cotton string wrapped around the stem. this keeps water from leaking around the operating handle stem. Please don't take this as criticism, because I know these videos can only be so long, its just an additional suggestion! keep it up~

@sohailaa6138

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the additional advice!

Thank you for producing these videos. I love learning how to fix my own stuff. I think we should each start a jar and put the money saved in it. I like to pass on the wise tips I have learned, like always cover your drain before removing tiny parts-you don't want to spend time trying to fetch the screw or a rubber washer out.

Thanks for the video. I suggest using a piece of cloth between the jaws of the channel locks and the chrome finish of the fixture to avoid putting scratches on the finish. I do that whenever I am working with a steel tool and a softer metal finish like chrome.

Thanks for the tutorial. I used your information because I was trying to fix something that has not been apart since 1959. In the past I would have just gone to work on it and hoped for the best. I just wanted a little reassurance I hadn't lost my touch. You and Y/T are valuable resources. Thanks. Peace.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Larry Spiller Thanks Larry, glad to be a resource to you.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Larry Spiller you're welcome, Larry, and I'm glad it was helpful! :)

THANK YOU so much for such thorough demonstrations! After years of avoid mud work due to constant issues with lipping, I found one of your videos and successfully repaired a 14 ft ceiling seam with NO LIPS! This time I'm faced with tub faucets that probably haven't been used in more than 15 years. My mother claimed she'd stopped using them because they wouldn't turn off properly. Plumbers have been quick to want to replace everything and install shower fixtures. My use of the property doesn't warrant that expense but I would like the faucets to at least be functional. Once again you've built my confidence enough for me to try and address this on my own. Wish me luck!!

Wow now I wanna find some old faucets to fix.

one suggestion: always close the sink drain in case you drop one of those itty bitty pieces

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Emily Levine Good point, Emily! :)

@bill727ny

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Good video. Very helpful.

@vincentpritchett1231

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but my only other suggestion is to clean all the hard water deposits off the stem and basin body.

I'm one of those folks that would not have been able to re-assemble the faucet without first cleaning all the build up off that was on the porcelain. Otherwise, very informative about the process. Thanks!

Hey Jane, it worked! Saved myself $120 bucks minus a small box of assorted washers.. Many thanks!

This is absolutely WONDERFUL, endless thanks!

Fixing am old facet as we speak. Loved the thorough explanation. Thank you!!

Right on! Hopefully, that house of yours will provide an endless stream of how-to's. Keep 'em coming!

@seejanedrill

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dana! :)

WHOOOOO! Thank you so much for this video!! Last time we called a plumber to look at the leak they just wanted to replace the whole thing. But all the steps and warnings on this video matched our setup perfectly!! I was able to dramatically reduce our constant stream of water and found the old washer was cracked apart. This video was essential thanks a ton!!

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm so glad this was helpful to you! Nice!

Great! Working on my 96 yr old mom's widespread.

Another great one! I appreciate the lesson about how the stem works with the flow of water... Fixed the shower diverter thanks to you and now I'm off to do the kitchen sink. Almost missed the part about "turning off the water". That would not have been good. Thanks again for the terrific video lesson.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

Rosie Sennett You're very welcome, Rosie! Glad to be of help. :)

Love the video! Encouraging, "don't be intimidated", straightforward, very well explained.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Myrna Carlson thank you, Myrna, glad you liked it!

thank you so much for your wonderful videos! not only are the instructions very clear, i love that you explain the how and the why. love that i actually "know" how a faucet works now :D

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome, Ally, glad to be of help!

Thank you for this video. I have an old pedestal sink with original fixtures that needs a new gasket on the hot water. These old ones are so well made. I bought it from someone a while ago when I was redoing the bathroom floor in my 50s house.

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

🙂

Thank you kindly, I'm on the way to fix my Dad's old leaking bathroom faucet using your excellent instruction...

Great video but you should have closed the drain stopper before doing anything in case you dropped a small part.

Thank you for your video You always make things look so easy. You've taken the scary mystery out of it for me.

You are a very good teacher. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much. God bless you.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Rich Bross you're welcome, Rich, and thank you!

You take time and that helps A lot, plus your saving money!! I have a sink that's old like that. So now I don't have to spend tons of money, THANKS!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+MsB you're very welcome, glad it was helpful!

Oh thank you so much. I just fixed the old leaking dairy kitchen faucet at my friend's place and this video explained it so well and so clearly. It is such a shame to think how many times I have just pulled some old faucet set out and replaced it with new modern junk because that's what the "experts" say to do. I'm going to try the same in the bathroom in one of my rental homes now...I like the look of the old stuff anyway.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Norma Sorensen that's great, Norma, glad to hear that you did it. Way to go!

You are the best! Please never stop making these videos! I've watched so many! @SeejaneDrill

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Finger thanks, Matthew! We put out a new vid every Thursday, and have no plans to stop doing so....:)

Thank you so much! Your instructions are clear and concise!

Great video and explanation. This looks like exactly the same set up as in my basement bathroom, and it looked different from any I'd seen before. Thanks for the help.

@seejanedrill

9 жыл бұрын

***** You're welcome, I'm glad to be able to help! :)

That's EXACTLY our kitchen faucet! What were the odds? Off to Ace to get an assortment of washers and thread sealant. Thanks to the commenter who reminded me of white vinegar for cleaning up before reassembling.

I have the seat inside, thank you for this video, and Happy Holidays 🎄

finally found the same kind of faucet that is dripping in the apartment , thks !

Great video. Was able to do what I would have paid a plumber a lot of money to do. Thank you for the step-by-step.

Great video. Using the channel locks as a hammer in a pinch will work. Time and age has taught me not to use any other tool for a hammer. Well, to be honest my two teenage boys helped me with this lesson also. After replacing a few adjustable wrenches and dremeling out a few burrs and bruises on other tools I have a motto for them " son that $30.00 wrench is not a hammer ". You are a gifted teacher with a mechanical mind. Not everybody has that kind of gifted mind. I'm thankful for you.

@djdradp8baller2

Жыл бұрын

A hammer would not be very practical in this situation, it would actually be overkill, and using channel locks to tap a little handle is not going to hurt anything. As a sprinkler fitter, we beat the living hell out of things with our channies all the time and they are just fine.

I bought a whole box of washers because I know mine is degraded beyond ability to match. How did you pick which washer!? Is it obvious when I open it up? My faucet is actually dripping to a flow now (ashamed)

Very nice demo. I learned a lot.

Great video Jane. Thanks for the help.

Leah, you are awesome.

Thanks Leah!

I appreciate you video, just an FYI I would have closed the drain in the sink in case the screw fell down, and cleaned up around the sink before putting it back together.

Hello and my son by name Jose thank you a lot for your video. Very helpful to him.

thank you leah for sharing great work u helped me out a million!!!!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome, JIm!

Very explicit instructions. Thank You.

Thanks once again Jane!!

Holy Moly THANK YOU my Plumber Queen for this knowledge!!!

Thank you, you are fantastic. Be Blessed

Thanks! I couldn't figure out how to remove the stem from our 1914 sink faucet. I hope I can find a washer that fits now.

Thank you so much. My old faucet is not exactly like this....but this video showed me how to fix my old faucet. Works really well now, and not that hard to do. Nice detail in this video. (y) yes, I have subscribed.

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+MsVlogable you're very welcome, and it's nice to hear that you fixed your faucet!

Thank you, this was great and super helpful!

Excellent videography.

Thank you so much! This is just the video I needed

Thanks Jane!

Thank you, this was great.👍

Thank you so very much! You’re a lifesaver!

I have a 1920’s faucet. Does anyone know what size washer I need? If I buy a variety pack will that size definitely be in there?

Why did you not remove the build up on the inner pieces of the faucet handle/ cartridge? My 1930s faucet handle is extremely hard to turn and my assumption was that it was build up - though thanks to your tutorial I now know how to take it apart and replace the washer while I am at it. Is it harmful to remove the mineral build up with vinegar or CLR?

seejanedrill is AWESOME!

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

+Katie Witte :)

Good tutorial video ! Your a quality teacher !

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Trust me Old is Gold.

Thank You!

Thanks you !

Thanku so much

Thank you for the video. Is there a standard size replacement for this? My sink is the same age. Wanting to have the new one before I start.

Great video. Thanks.

@seejanedrill

5 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome!

Leah, thanks for the great demonstration but, I'm wondering why didn't you clean up the old grime before putting everything back together?

@stinkdyr301

3 жыл бұрын

That is the difference between DIY and hiring the job out. Nobody cares about your stuff the way you do. :-)

Great!! Very clear and good tips. SO SURPRISED YPU DIDNT CLOSE SINK DRAIN!! Any little part can get away from person... down the drain! Close drain and block w. Masking tape or painters tape for extra insurance.

Great video straight to what matters! The old stuff is better mechanism...less waist in fixing....the new stuff needs to replace a lot without knowing which part failed?...plastic all attached waste! So far in four years replaced one faucett second needs fixing! Looking for first in basement hope to exchange insides...they were different look same one...first was handle wasted nut wobbly turn...now is a dripp...argg!

Brilliant.

Compression style American Standard old 60s faucet and I cannot get the stem out! Driving me nuts and I was nuts to start with!!

Thank you! Is it okay not to clean off old the old calcium?

Life saver!

This is extremely resourceful right now my Narcissistic parents are going after me for their basement flooding the handles take barelt anytthing to loosen by themselves

What is the proper direction for the handles to turn when opening the water valve? Hot and cold.

Very good for the exception why didn’t you lubricant the internal parts?

Wish they still made quality products that lasted years and years, modern day faucets made today with inferior parts last a couple of years then kaput, they're trash. 😲😩😬 Love those old faucets, quality that lasted generations! Thanks Leah! 😙😊👨‍🔧👩‍🔧👍💟💖

What a Awesome video... They don't make them with that Quality anymore...:)

@seejanedrill

10 жыл бұрын

Hi olsol! You're right, they don't make them like they used to! thanks for the compliment!

soak the whole thing in vinegar mix to remove the calcium or rust before breakdown of stem

THANK YOU - I just moved into a 1945 house with a running faucet. It doesn't just drip - it runs. I'll be taking it apart this weekend. Wish me luck.

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck! 👍

I have a problem with a similar faucet, mine has not got a screw on the top, so how can i remove it? And also when i open the cold water one the hot water faucet starts to drip water from the faucet :/ help

Great vids, an added top, try not to work over the sink unless you out a rag or close the stopper, so as to avoid losing any small pieces down the drain, 🔩👍😎👍🔩

Great demonstration. I'm having trouble with an old faucet leaking but each handle has a very thin round cap with an "H" or "C" on it and I don't know how to remove them. Any suggestions.

@seejanedrill

6 жыл бұрын

You know, with some of those, you can pry them off, but not all. Without being there to see your faucet, I just can't say.

Hi leah, thx for your video's, I've learned a great deal! Do you have a video on replacing old sink fixture? I'm having difficulty removing a 40 yr old kindergarten classroom faucet. Specifically the bolts on the under side. I have the fancy wrench, just can't seems to break the seal. Help!!

@purnellsells1731

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe heat from a blow-dryer if it's old glue, putty or a washer.

Thank you for this demonstration very well explained. I'm having trouble with leaking kitchen tap which has two handles, cold and hot water, after changing the washers on both sides the leak is worse now coming from the hot water handle, the leak is so bad that is coming through the base of the handle when I turn on either hot or cold water, please tell me if you think it is the seat that is the problem or something else more complicated to fix? could it be that the thread has been damaged by cross threading when assembling the stem back into place? , thanks in advance for any advice

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the packing nut needs to be tightened. It can be a simple fix. Here's a link on how to tighten the nut. The attached video is of a water supply valve but the process is the same. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWR12qyHnL2aipc.html

@mellasone

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for answering so promptly, sorry I didn't explain it too well, the water comes from the bottom of the handle setting (the bottom casing that covers the stem), there is no water leaking from the top of the handle, so it looks like the water comes from between the stem and the top of the basin, I don't really know how to call the different parts of the tap fixtures but I think that's what they are called. I'm suspecting either that it needs a new seat because I used a re-seating tool but I must have over done it or the thread of the stem crossed when I tightened the stem back on. I'm planning to replace the seat and stem but fear that it could be something else more sinister like a leakeage in the pipe itself, what do you think? Thank you for taking the time to answer you are simply an amazing person.

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

Dressing a seat doesn't result in the kind of issue you're describing. So a bad seat or a bad washer results in a drip or a faucet you can't really turn off completely (at the spigot). So that's why I think it is the packing nut, or, you may need packing. Packing is a string that you wrap around the stem to prevent leaks.

@mellasone

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will try as suggested

@mellasone

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help, I finally solved the problem, you gave me the courage to explore different options and its fixed, all I did was pack tape around the thread on bottom of fixture where the body washer goes and it did the job. no leaks either through the faucet or bottom of the tap, God bless

I'm having an issue with water flowing out from directly underneath the handles. Somewhere along the lines, after executing these steos, I have ruined a seal somewhere. I am unsure what to do.

@bonniemccormack1361

4 жыл бұрын

did you get it fixed? I found another spot under the tap that had a large seal between the tap and post/base. I found I didn't have to go further. My leak stopped when I replaced it.

my house was built in 1916. I have purchased a 1920's wall mount sink with high back to replace the MODERN CHEAP pedestal sink that is currently in place. Tiny bathroom under the stairs. The sink is 15" wide and 12" deep. The correct way to install the cast iron bracket to the wall to insure that the sink stays in place when hung. Do I need extra support to the wall between the studs? Thank you.

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. Here's why: the sink you're installing is shorter in length than stud center, which is commonly 16 inches. You won't be able to screw the bracket to the studs as it is currently configured. You'll need to install blocking between two studs to give you something to attach the bracket to.

Thank you:-)

@seejanedrill

8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, David!

Make sure to block off the drain so the screw or any small parts could slip down the drain.

I have an old Koehler bathroom faucet that is leaking. Can't fix it now due to recent surgery. When I try to stop dripping by turning the faucet, the dripping won't stop. I then try to stop leak by turning off the water supply underneath the sink but still the leak continues. Any ideas what needs to be done to stop my leak??

@seejanedrill

7 жыл бұрын

The shut-off valve has failed and it needs to be replaced. In addition, either a washer or a seat or both are worn in the faucet. Shut off the water at the main and replace the shut-off valve to the sink first and then you can make repair to the faucet later.

@mikeswierbut9546

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wasn't sure if I would have to shut off the main or not before fixing the supply line valve.

I have a porcelain cross handle that is stuck on a 1925-ish sink. I don't want to start whacking against the porcelain to get the handle off. Any suggestions?

@seejanedrill

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4GI1risea_IYMY.html

@catherinesutthoff1889

Жыл бұрын

@@seejanedrill Thanks so much. I went back and using a socket wrench extender that allowed me to tap only on the metal bushing’s rim. Took a while but it worked! Needed to cut my own washers as our local hardware store didn’t have the right size. Success!!

First time i ever noticed the teeth on the pipewrench.They opposite teeth.

you do good vdos, but you should show beginners how to reach under sink and turn off shutoff valve....and what to do if shutoff valve is frozen in place after 20 yrs. :-)

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You do not need a pipe wrench. Channel locks or simple adjustable wrench. Now days you have to replace a"cassette" that costs 40$ .