Kitchen Faucet Leaks at the base. Easy Fix!

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Kitchen Faucet Leaks at the base when turned on? This is an easy, do it yourself fix! Repair your kitchen faucet!
Replacing the O-rings on your kitchen faucet only takes about 5 Minutes and it can save you some headache and prevent damage to your cabinets. This Fix works the same way on almost any brand of single handle faucet, Moen, Delta, Price Pfister, Koler, aquasource, American Standard.

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00:00 Introduction
00:14 Turn off the water
00:27 Remove the Handle
01:30 Remove the Neck
02:37 Replace the O-rings
04:07 Grease the O-rings
04:53 put the Faucet back together
06:36 Test it for leaks

[whathappens]

Thank you so much for this! This is the best video on YouTube explaining how to fix this problem. This is exactly what I needed :)

[Conan_the_Based]

Finally, Youtube recommended something useful!

[chriskelly]

Always cover the sink drain hole to prevent anything, screws, etc from falling through.

[andrewloeffler]

Couple extra tips:
1. A pick works better than a screwdriver to remove the o-rings. Less potential damage to the groove and easier removal of the o-ring.
2. Silicone in the groove BEFORE re-installing the o-ring allows better silicone coverage.
3. Soak the chrome parts (spout, retainer ring, etc.) in vinegar to remove the scale and deposits so it looks better and functions better. Any scale left inside the spout where water has been leaking past the o-rings will tear up the new o-rings faster.

[allenlovell]

Not being the greatest fix-it man as I wasn't taught by my dad ; watching your video was most informative. Now I know what I need to fix the annoying leak is a set of rings and that silicone lubricant, I am going to search which hardware stores have these items, as we have Ace, Home Depot, and a Loews in my area. I'm still going to have to have some help from my Church brothers, though, as I have very bad arthritis in my joints. But I can at least get the materials we'll need for this easy project ! Thanks for your channel and clear, no-nonsense detailed step- by- step instructions, Sir. And thanks YouTube for posting this 😊.

[fonzario]

Thanks a bunch. Went down to Ace and picked up a couple O rings and installed. Problem solved. Beats having to replace the entire faucet.

[mcgwired]

I'm so grateful for this video. We've been living with a minor leak for months because our faucet has a gold colored finish and they're very hard to find these days. I usually hate working on plumbing, but this went fine (other than the shutoff valves being frozen - glad my brother recommend Kroil). I I can't believe there was nothing in the manual for this faucet about these o-rings :(

[buddyboyx]

Most important advice would have been to plug both sinks to avoid dropping bits down into the pipes.

[Priority]

Well wife won't be happy knowing she not getting a new faucet... Thank you for the money saving video!

[sergioleone]

Reminds me of my old builders grade sink and faucet that came with my house as new construction in 1980. Instead of repairing the leaky faucet I bought a new cast iron Kohler sink and a new Kraus faucet. Removed the old sink and faucet as a unit and had the new sink and faucet already hooked up. All I had to do was apply some plumbers putty along the perimeter of the countertop, drop the sink in place and make the connections to the water shutoff valves. So much easier than crawling under the sink trying to remove the hardware for the faucet.

[scotsmanofnewengland]

Thanks. I have the same model and after 40 yrs of use it’s starting to leak around the base. I have seen some people push up the handle as they run the water and that is a No No. Release your hand from the handle when the water is running. The pressure on the handle causes more problems down the road. Also put something in the sink tub like a cloth to keep small parts from falling into the drain. Lesson learned on that here. Thanks again

[janetseal]

Thank you I could not afford a new sink and I found a cheap little pack of various O rings at a flea market fix it guys stand. It has the ones I need! And I am not plumber efficient. LOL But I can do this. THank you so much

[alexanderbatrakov]

Thanks so much! You saved me a bunch of money for a surprisingly simple fix

[bikeny]

Beautiful stuff. I am now a subscriber. Two things I liked about the video:
1. No background music while you were talking and explaining everything. That allowed me to watch and listen and pay attention to what you were saying. I wish all YT would knock it off with background music when they are talking. It is extremely distracting and annoying. I've been told people like the music. Beats me as to why. Unless it is a music video or a dance video, we don't need any music to listen to an aviation person telling us about aviation incidents and related matters or a DIY channel when the host tells us how to do something.
2. You explained the process in clear and easy-to-understand steps to the point that I was thinking, hey, even I could do it. I bought a house and will be moving later on this month, so I am hoping to not to have to use this skill for a while. But it is good to know about.
Thank you.

[jayjaynella]

These mixers are great, so reliable and rarely leak. Run for decades no problems, don't know about the chinese cheapies but the older ones made in Australia are great.

[ejoldman]

One small tip Rosco. Put the plug in the sink, or cover the hole. Just in case you drop any small item in there.

[kiarajames]

Really appreciate the links to the O Ring set and grease!

[markrozen]

Thankyou! Very straightforward. No Bla-Bla-Bla with long "ancient histories"

[she_sings_delightful_things]

Ahhhh....you just saved me a bunch of money.
Thanks SO much for the instruction! 😊

[scotsmanofnewengland]

Very informative and a job well done. Suggestion put a strainer plug or a small piece of cloth on the drain hole so to prevent something falling in the drain. Thanks again