How to remove a stuck faucet handle ?

Consider the options and methods for removing the handle, flywheel, lever from the faucet mixer.
At the most inopportune moment, when the faucet needs to replace the cartridge or shutoff valve, problems arise when removing the handle from the faucet. The cause of this problem is oxidation or the so-called "souring" of the handle on the rod, which in turn does not allow the mixer to be disassembled during repair and creates additional difficulties. How to open tap head.
Be sure to treat the threaded and mounting seats of the mixer with special grease and perhaps then such problems would not have occurred the next time you replaced it. #remove_faucet_handle #faucet_repair #remove_faucet_mixer_handle #CleverBill #DIY

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Composition - A Rising Wave
Artist - Jeremy Blake

[mikeo]

I ran into the same thing on a single handle Delta kitchen faucet. I tried tilting the handle back as far as it would go (shut off supply vales first) and putting some penetrating oil into the set screw hole. That didn't seem to work but then I remembered I had a can of PB Blaster in the garage. I then squirted some PB into the set screw hole and underneath the handle until I was sure I had it nice and saturated underneath. Gave it a few minutes and then lightly tapped with a small hammer, first on the side of the handle but then upwards from underneath the handle. To my relief the handle began to lift up from the ball valve stem. Sure enough there was lots of lime buildup inside the handle especially where the stem inserts into the handle. I then soaked the bottom of the handle with some CLR remover and after a few minutes it was clean to bare metal. This allows me to proceed with replacing the rubber seats, O rings, and sprayer diverter, hopefully to keep the faucet working for more years. I will take the suggestion and coat all the metal mating surfaces with some grease before reattaching the handle.

[katonelove]

I'm honestly impressed by this video. It's to the point, cool music in the background that helped keep me focused.

Very well explained. Excellent job sir. You have a new subscriber.

[douglass]

Thank you for your ending proactive lubricant tips!

[musicismyfirstlove]

Wd40 was spot on got my top of my tap A*

[benjaminintrigue]

Great instruction! If the handle and the tap stuck together it is bad.

[halsvk]

0:55 who else saw sausages instead of chains?

[raysmith]

Mine would not budge. Tried penetrating oil hot water nothing. Used a turkey baster squirted through the grub screw hole. Next morning just about fell off.

[JFomo]

basically you have no chance. Its permanently fused.

EDIT: Ok the WD40 worked, it took a while, I sprayed the crap out of it, left it for maybe an hour? Not sure, I came back the handle finally came off.
I've greased it now so no more issues for the next time I do this again in 5 to 10 years.

[Clever-Bill]

Sometimes, it turns out at the wrong time that the lever of the faucet is “stuck” and surgical intervention is required, since the faucet has leaked, and you can replace the cartridge or valve only after you remove the handle. Breaking, not building, but sometimes, there is no other way.

[RockyEvolutionGal]

We need a part two for how to get the second park underneath the handle!! We can’t get it out!

[BabyCrota]

LOL I saw the glove part after I tore my finger open from the hammer slipping. 🤦‍♂️🩹

[darrenallen]

Wd40 in water faucet would make me nervous and wouldn't drink the water for a while