Delta Single Lever Kitchen Faucet w/sprayer Repair/Maintenance
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- I discovered a slow leak on my kitchen faucet and was determined to fix it, spending as little money as I could. I bought both faucet and diverter valve replacement kits "just in case" I needed them. Instead of opening both kits, I decided to try to clean the hard water deposits off my old faucet components first (using Lime A Way and a mild detergent). Turns out, that's all that was needed to stop my leak.
TOOLS REQUIRED: Channel Locks or similar style wrench, 1/8" Allen wrench, small flat blade screw driver or similar style tool, flash light.
PARTS LIST:
Danco REPAIR KIT for Delta with #70 Stainless Steel Ball #86970 - Approx. cost $14.00
Danco SPRAY DIVERTER valve for Delta, Peerless, Aquasource, & Glacier Bay #80093E - Approx. cost $3.00
Tube of Plumbers Faucet and Valve grease - Approx. cost $3.00
Love this video! You saved me. FYI, Delta has a limited lifetime warranty... I called them and they sent me all the parts in this kit, the diverter, and a new sprayer hose. Of course you need to wait on the package... but if you can wait a week, you can get it all for free.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting!
All You have to know to become a plumber is PAYDAY IS ON FRIDAY AND CHIT DONT RUN UPHILL !
Thank you for this video. I had assumed that I would need to replace the whole faucet. You saved me time and money. Much appreciated
just started watching a few of these faucet repair vids. here's why yours is better. you tell the newbie repair folks to block their drains so don't lose any parts. most forget this step. and you tell the size of the allen wrench. good job.
This video is 8 years old, but by any chance would happen to know the size of the o-rings for this faucet?
My delta kitchen faucet. Is. exactly the same as yours my swirl is so loose it is not normal when I turn to the left or right is the o ring😊😊
rineing on bottom broken
You put the top o-ring on first so the lower doesn't get hung up in the upper ring land. Smart, but other vids don't show that tip.
thanks
Great video, but I don't understand why you would take the trouble of getting a repair kit, and then end up using all the old parts? And yes, the cost of gas driving to and from the store does factor into the cost of the repair.
A Million thanks!!! A leaky faucet with water also coming from under the handle was supposedly fixed by a plumber before I moved into my condo. NOT..
I purchased the exact repair kit you mentioned but forgot to buy the spray diverter. Once I purchased all the parts, I followed your video to a T and I must say I'm a happy camper now. It did take me the better part of an hour to get the spout arm off (further evidence that the plumber never took it off). But I replaced all the old seals that were disintegrating in my hands.
Once again, a million thanks 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Awesome! Glad you were able to fix your faucet and found the video helpful! Thanks for the kind comment!
hey there! I am facing the opposite issue and my sprayer works but only a tiny trickle of water is coming out of the faucet. Do you know why that is? Is it a problem with the sprayer valve?
Yes, it sounds like a bad diverter valve.
I grease everything up that will come in contact with water or moisture/dampness. As a lifelong electrician who went back to the same light fixtures and outlets for repairs for years, I got in the habit of putting some type of grease on the threads so the screws weren’t unremovable when I came back.
My same theory applies to anything I install plumbing wise. I always try to put some silicone grease on any moving parts or any connections you will be getting back to later on. And I agree with one of the previous comments, before installation I will disassemble things and add grease to the moving parts and like you said it works better than new and is a nice smooth operation! Thanks for the video!
I have the same Delta Model 400 Kitchen Faucet.
Got tired of "paper towel tourniquets" to absorb drips from the handle as well as the spout interfaces.
Finally saw your video, your patient "high school shop teacher" demeanor inspired my repair adventure.
After assembling the needed parts and tools, I watched your video 3-4 times until the procedure was drilled thoroughly into my mind.
I paid special attention to applying extra plumber's waterproof grease to all the moving parts & contact surfaces, at your suggestion.
Also paying attention not to over-tighten at re-assembly.
My faucet had 5 years of service before the leaks appeared.
The "professional" plumber that installed the faucet missed all the fine points of lubrication and not to over-tighten: I watched the installation.......................his lack of attention/concern on these points lead to premature failure.
It took me around 1/2 hour to do this rebuild. It works better than new!
The only glitch I had was the gate valves installed under the sink as cut-off valves did not fully shut off the water flow, I managed to do the job under light seepage.
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I always love reading these kinds of comments. I'm a real DIY fix it type of person when it comes to home repairs. I'll keep trying to fix things until they are REALLY broken! Thanks again and congrats on a job well done!
By trial & error, I discovered a helpful tip to promote longer life to your newly rebuilt faucet:
TO INSTALL THE CHROME RETAINING CAP:
ONLY TIGHTEN BY HAND: THEN CHECK FOR SEEPAGE:
STAY AWAY FROM ANY WRENCH OTHERWISE YOU COULD BE OVER-TIGHTENING...................LEADING TO SHORTENING OF THE LIFESPAN OF THE MOVING PARTS: ESPECIALLY THE RUBBER PARTS
I really appreciate the video. I was able to repair my kitchen faucet myself and saved a lot of money. Thank you so very much. May God bless you.
Thanks a lot! Very helpful. I walked through all the steps right along with you!
Great video.....didn't think of just trying to clean and grease before buying repair kits....Thank you.....😊
We used this video to learn how to remove the diverter valve..ours wouldn't pop out right away. We love our RUclips videos! We've learned so much about how to take care of our our home without always having to call expensive repairmen. (although they are often worth every penny!)
You were Excellent. You showed how to save extra money when cleaning your parts. I was shown also that crud builds in the frame where the rubber sits. Many Plumbers will not do such a fantastic Step by Step Example.
Now it's my time. I just need Plumbers Glue. Allen 🔧
Great!
I'm stuck on the step about pulling off the spout. Mine won't budge. Any tips?
+Julie Herrick Hmm...I was able to grab mine firmly and just pull straight up. If you've disassemble the faucet in the order I have I can't think of any reason it would be stuck down. The only thing making contact with the sidewalls of the faucet spout assembly is those two black rubber "O" rings but that shouldn't prevent you from pulling it straight up. Is it possible that you could use a flat blade screw driver and gently pry up against the base of the faucet and the bottom of the spout? If you can, I'd recommend using a piece of cardboard or something similar under the screw driver to prevent any marring from metal on metal contact. Good luck with your project and I'm curious at what you'll find the cause of the "stuckage" was.
+daytonaturbofreak Thanks for your response. Originally I was only able to wiggle it up and down within perhaps and 1/8 inch range, and it wouldn't go any further. I was scared to pull harder and break something. But then I did pull harder... put my elbows on the sink and put my body weight into it, and got it to budge. Once it got past a certain point, it came off easy. I don't know what was causing it to be stuck. It came off, but required much more force than any other videos I had watched.
Julie Herrick Glad to hear you were able to eventually get it off. How did the rest of your project go?
Well, the original problem was that it made a clunking noise every time I turned on the water (and this was a brand-new faucet). Delta sent me a replacement diverter along with instructions on how to flush the lines, which is why I was taking it apart. I succeeded in completing the flush & part replacement, but when all was said and done, it still makes the clunking noise. Now Delta is sending me a replacement faucet which should arrive next week, so we'll see.
I just tried to fix my leak last night. It still leaked afterwards but worse. I figured maybe I just didn’t tighten the right down tight enough. After I took things apart and tightened things back up again it didn’t leak as bad but still did. The only 2 items I didn’t replace was the cam with that rubber part. I didn’t think of soaking it in Lyme away but did use vinegar. But it still leaked after. Now I can’t find the cam that I need except in a kit and I don’t need to buy a whole kit anymore! The one I have looks like yours but the only ones I can find on Amazon is different and doesn’t have that tiny part sticking out to help align things.
Thank you for showing me the diverter for the sprayer, solved my problem.
Delta is guaranteed for life. If you call the company, they will send you the parts for free.
I am happy I saw your comment it is good to know this tank you
great job !
This is the exact faucet I have in my kitchen and you bought the same repair kit to repair it as I did
even thought you didn't use it. So I thought I was ready to go......... I stripped the allen screw trying to
remove the handle........... So what now.........?
Used your video to a tee to replace all internal parts and it worked like a charm. Many thanks!
+Travis Koshko Glad to hear that Travis. With any type of plumbing project, you don't know what kind or how big of a can of worms you are about to open! Glad the video was of help and thanks for the positive comment!
Like someone said below, you're a good teacher! IF I could figure out why the water won't turn off under the sink, I'd try to fix mine! I'm resistant to calling a plumber as BOTH the highly rated companies in this town have come out to fix stuff and I'm more broke, but no one fixed anything!
Thank you Marcy for the kind comment. If your water won't turn off under the sink, try turning it off in the basement at the main. That will shut off your whole house and will allow you to work on or replace your faucet. I know how expensive home repairs can be and that's why I've made a few videos of "home improvement/fix it" projects around my own home, hopefully saving some people a few bucks along the way. Good luck with your project and again, thank you for the kind words.
Thanks... I'll do that! We don't have basements in Texas, but I know where the cut off is at the street... it's just a pain in 100 degree weather, soooo.... tomorrow! Expensive repairs are one thing, but having "repairmen" come out, charging out the butt and things being WORSE when they leave is another. I'm SICK of "professionals". I'm 62 and female and though I can do SOME stuff, RUclips has gotten to be the greatest research tool of all time, trying to learn "guy" stuff! Last plumber was called because all of a sudden, there is (unidentifiable source) water standing under the kitchen side of the house. Don't think it's drainage, since I didn't use the kitchen (including the dishwasher) for a month, just to see if it dried up. So, the plumber tells me, they don't DEAL with standing water! REALLY??? Should I have called an electrician? May as well have for all the good the plumber did. And professionals don't usually come out anyway; they send out kids who are working under THEIR license number. You know, like you go to the doctor and only get to see the NP!!! Anyway...rant over....LOL...thank you for your expertise and video.
Well... I'm actually an electrician! LOL I've worked in Texas in recent years; around Paris, Sulphur Springs, Winnsboro, and Livingston. Was so nice in the winter but the summer, it was so hot...like working in an oven! lol
Lived in Paris to go to jewelry school, but at least the seasons changed up there. In central Texas, we have 2 seasons; summer and not QUITE summer! Add the wind to it and it's like living in a convection oven! LOL Livingston is due east of here, but way more humid and not so windy. Best to steer clear of Texas this time of year!
Thanks a million. My Delta kitchen faucet is pretty similar, at least the handle part.You saved me $180 for a new one I had on Amazon cart and almost check out. This kit costed me more money but you know how Home Depot is. Thanks again !!!
Shower vale will not shut water off.
Excellent video, thanks! 👍👍
The spray diverter for delta repair kit? You didn't say the number and I can't read it in the video. Please give the number. Thanks. Great video. Like how you showed the step by step, and really good camera work.
80093E is the number for the diverter. Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Will this work for a glacier bay
you are so good teaching ,i am follow you and i can fix my sister kitchen faucet and i am old woman not plumbing at all,thank you again and i subscribe and give you a tumbe up
Thank you for the kind words and I'm so glad you found the video helpful. It's these types of comments that makes videos worth making.
Good Video. How long did you soak those parts in Lime Away ? 1 Hour, 8 Hours? Over NIght ?
I think only about an hour. Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed the video!
all free from delta.... free warranty.
This was much more detailed than the other videos out there and the grease step is key. Thanks.
I'm glad you found the video useful and thank you for the positive comment.
Sliplier... nice
Thanks.
Thanks, this is helpful.
thank you sir
+Robert Robertson You're welcome!
Thank you, excellent video. I enjoyed the way you walked through everything. Waiting for my repair kit now from delta. While speaking to the parts person, they told me I did not need the thin white fitting with the tightening notches on the cap, that is right there to see when the handle is removed . They said to unscrew it and throw it away because they use a different style of packing now. Curious as what you're thoughts are on removing this part. Also the the handle does not want to pull out when I removed the allen screw. I was going to used WD-40, but do not want to contaminate my drinking water. Comments most welcome.