I thought a replacement steam valve was necessary, when mine kept leaking steam during the entire cooking cycle. Then I found this thin metal piece on the counter, and wondered if it had fallen off, but had no idea how to replace it. Your demonstration was exactly what I needed. Well done! Thank you so much!
OMG! I saw that piece just loose in the bottom, not in the slot. And didn’t know where it came from. I was already on my way to Costco to return my Instant Pot, after 3 meals that I spoiled trying to get them cooked! Thank you so much for the video.
I was pushing the wire way inside the valve, but after watching your video... twice, I found the right place for it and now the valve is working. Big thanks.
Finally! A video that showed me exactly how to fix mine, thank you so much!! The little wire piece was laying inside the lid of the instapot. Until your video I did not know that it needed to be inside the knob itself. Well done!
Yeah! The same story happened with me. When I found that little wire inside lid I thought it's something wrong with that, does not have to be like that.. and then I fond that video. I did the same things and ... IT WORKS. Thank you so much for that video! It's really helpful!!!
Thank you for this video!! I couldn't figure out why my instant pot wouldn't hold pressure and had no idea what that little wire piece was doing loose in the bottom of the depression. I was able to have my pot fixed and working in two minutes thanks to you!
I am so grateful that I found your video. I have been trouble shooting my 6 qt all morning. I have an 8 qt that I've never had a problem with, so I was baffled. I too have always wondered what that pin thingy was for - you do see it anywhere on the manual. Thank you, thank you, thank you and once again....thank you!!! :)
When I went to remove my spring, it sproinged across the room, and now I can't find it. Luckily, I have another pressure release valve. Thank you for the video. The Ninja Foodi is the same design.
omg thank you so much, mine was not exactly like this, but after doing everything else recommended in troubleshooting and on other videos, I still had no pressure and a cooker going nuts billowing steam out like a maniac and not ever getting to maintain pressure status, my problem was exactly in this area with metal coil, different design, but it had gotten displaced & now working perfectly, I nearly threw it in the bin and bought a new one so thanks for taking the time to share
excellent man, i just scored an instapot from the thrift for only $15 but this top valve was falling off, thank goodnesss this little wire peice was at the bottom, watched your video, fixed it in 1 minute, did the water test, all good. now to make some Birria!!!
You’re the real MVP!!!! Was trying to figure out if I could order a new lid because mine was leaking and not working and I tried this and it seems to have worked! Whoo hoo!!
I never knew that knob came off and it fell off today and that little metal piece came out and I didn't know how to fix it. Thanks to your video I was able to fix it!
Omg! Thank you so much! Mine has been this way since I purchased it and I thought it was just me who couldn’t cook in it! I found your video in a search. Fixed my bent clip and fixed! Thank you thank you!
Boom! Thank you! Mine was steaming/leaking the entire time it was cooking today. I took the cap off and didn't see a wire, or clip. I figured mine was missing. 😢 Then I looked over, and it was laying in the area around the valve. (It is tiny! oh my), but I got it put back in, turned it on again , and viola'! Thanks tons!
FINALLY. I looked at so many troubleshooting guides but I always had a hunch it was that clip, but never thought to remove it to inspect, so good to finally have this fixed
Omg again thank you so much I saw this little piece at the bottom of the valve floor and thought nothing of it thank you so much for sharing your knowledge your a god send this work fir my Tower pressure cooker just simply amazing 👏
Thank you for the video. I was ready to throw this thing out as it would not shut off because the timer never started because the pressure kept leaking as the metal tab was just sitting on top of the valve stem and not inserted into the valve weight. Works as it should now. Thank You.
Thank you so much for this video. My clip was not bent but fell out with the steam release valve when I turned the cover over. Luckily I saw the wire in the floor and found your wonderful video.
i dropped my lid and that popped off. i put it back on, everything looked fine..and today was my first day using it and it started leaking. lo and behold, your video is perfect. thanks so much for this
OOOH, you have no idea how much help this video is/was! I couldn't for the life of me figure out where that little metal ring came from and I just set it around the steam release valve stem and couldn't figure out why it kept leaking! I have now bent it back correctly and re-inserted it. Thank you so much for showing how to fix this without returning my instant pot!
I just plugged mine in for the first time and the value won't stop leaking right off the get go, I will follow your demonstration once the thing cools. Thanks.
Out of a dozen different videos, this is the closest to my problem. But my pot is the Duo Evo and has a different looking valve. I checked inside and there doesn't seem to be any wires that I can adjust. The whole thing just sits a little crooked and shoots out steam the whole time regardless of whether the switch is set to vent or seal.
Thank you. Your video really helps. I know you cannot order a replacement through the Instant pot website or even find a Duo SV valve replacement through eBay. What would you suggest if the steel ring is lost? I was thinking of using a paperclip because it seems to fit underneath the rim like the original. Do you have any suggestions?? Does your replacement valve fit and function the same? Because I have a regular duo model and the the release valve is quite a bit smaller. It also spins around quite a bit and does not stay in the sealing position unless I point it manually in the direction. I haven’t tried to use it yet. I guess I could see if it works. But any suggestions you have would be much appreciated.
Excellent. And FINALLY a RUclips video where the first words aren't "HEY GUYS!" The instant I click on a video and the "star" says "HEY GUYS!" I'm gone.
Ahh it’s one of those videos I found after so much searching how to fix it. Is that a scissor you’re using? And is there a template on what shape this must be bent?
Please tell me how you took the valve itself apart. The knob on mine doesn’t have a metal piece inside, just the rubber pin. It began leaking and the valve doesn’t move when I turn the knob. Thanks!
Mine wouldn't stop leaking right out of the box, I messed with the cap seal and made no difference then I washed the pedestal the cap inserts onto, and then the thing sealed. Maybe some shipping oil on it that would allow it to seal properly in my case.
People, please stop referring to the seals on the Instant Pot as being rubber, they are silicone. And get the other terms right. It's not called a puppet valve, it's a float valve. The big lid gasket is called the sealing ring. And where did you get that it makes 240 pounds of pressure? That would blow the top off! It's more like 10 to 12psi. But it won't let you open it while it's under pressure. However, I think maybe you confused temperature with pressure, because it can reach 240 degrees, not 240 pounds..
Hi, I just got an Instant Pot Duo 60, used. The person had cooked a rice dish that over flowed and they didn't want to clean it out, so I got it. I cleaned out all the gunk. Then I saw under the release valve was filled with what looks like lime deposits. I have a photo, but don't know how to send it here. I am soaking it in vinegar. Do you have any ideas on what else I can do? Also, should I not be able to unclog this, is this part available from Instant Pot? Thank you, Caryl
@@kreigsr9789 Mine wouldn't stop leaking right out of the box, I messed with the cap seal and made no difference then I washed the pedestal the cap inserts onto, and then it sealed. Maybe some shipping oil on it that would allow it to seal properly.
I thought a replacement steam valve was necessary, when mine kept leaking steam during the entire cooking cycle. Then I found this thin metal piece on the counter, and wondered if it had fallen off, but had no idea how to replace it. Your demonstration was exactly what I needed. Well done! Thank you so much!
OMG! I saw that piece just loose in the bottom, not in the slot. And didn’t know where it came from. I was already on my way to Costco to return my Instant Pot, after 3 meals that I spoiled trying to get them cooked! Thank you so much for the video.
This happened to me too
I freaked out as well! Just not the instapot pro , and the third time using it the flow valve was clogged and I didn't even notice....
Sameeee
I was pushing the wire way inside the valve, but after watching your video... twice, I found the right place for it and now the valve is working. Big thanks.
Finally! A video that showed me exactly how to fix mine, thank you so much!! The little wire piece was laying inside the lid of the instapot. Until your video I did not know that it needed to be inside the knob itself. Well done!
Yeah! The same story happened with me. When I found that little wire inside lid I thought it's something wrong with that, does not have to be like that.. and then I fond that video. I did the same things and ... IT WORKS. Thank you so much for that video! It's really helpful!!!
Thank you for this video!! I couldn't figure out why my instant pot wouldn't hold pressure and had no idea what that little wire piece was doing loose in the bottom of the depression. I was able to have my pot fixed and working in two minutes thanks to you!
Wow... I am so pleased u made this video, I was lost to where the metal piece came from. Love your work!!!
The small wire part fell out in the sink and I had no idea how (or where) to put it back in. Thank you so much for your helpful video.
I am so grateful that I found your video. I have been trouble shooting my 6 qt all morning. I have an 8 qt that I've never had a problem with, so I was baffled. I too have always wondered what that pin thingy was for - you do see it anywhere on the manual. Thank you, thank you, thank you and once again....thank you!!! :)
When I went to remove my spring, it sproinged across the room, and now I can't find it. Luckily, I have another pressure release valve.
Thank you for the video. The Ninja Foodi is the same design.
So glad to find this video. Thank you!! The wire piece just came out of no where, thought i have to completely replace the pressure cooker.
omg thank you so much, mine was not exactly like this, but after doing everything else recommended in troubleshooting and on other videos, I still had no pressure and a cooker going nuts billowing steam out like a maniac and not ever getting to maintain pressure status, my problem was exactly in this area with metal coil, different design, but it had gotten displaced & now working perfectly, I nearly threw it in the bin and bought a new one so thanks for taking the time to share
excellent man, i just scored an instapot from the thrift for only $15 but this top valve was falling off, thank goodnesss this little wire peice was at the bottom, watched your video, fixed it in 1 minute, did the water test, all good. now to make some Birria!!!
Omg thank you! That metal piece was out and didn’t know what to do with it
You’re the real MVP!!!! Was trying to figure out if I could order a new lid because mine was leaking and not working and I tried this and it seems to have worked! Whoo hoo!!
it’s always good to remember this when you’re two pans of rice in and burned both of them!!!! thank you for the reminder!!
I never knew that knob came off and it fell off today and that little metal piece came out and I didn't know how to fix it. Thanks to your video I was able to fix it!
Instant Pot leaking today. Found this video and yes, that little wire was loose in the depression. Thank You!
Omg! Thank you so much! Mine has been this way since I purchased it and I thought it was just me who couldn’t cook in it! I found your video in a search. Fixed my bent clip and fixed! Thank you thank you!
Boom! Thank you! Mine was steaming/leaking the entire time it was cooking today. I took the cap off and didn't see a wire, or clip. I figured mine was missing. 😢 Then I looked over, and it was laying in the area around the valve. (It is tiny! oh my), but I got it put back in, turned it on again , and viola'! Thanks tons!
Thank you it was difficult finding help with this specific issue! My wire was completely off and sitting down under the pressure knob .
FINALLY. I looked at so many troubleshooting guides but I always had a hunch it was that clip, but never thought to remove it to inspect, so good to finally have this fixed
Thank you!! I was hopeless trying to find the problem with my instant pot and your tip was exactly what it needed
Omg again thank you so much I saw this little piece at the bottom of the valve floor and thought nothing of it thank you so much for sharing your knowledge your a god send this work fir my Tower pressure cooker just simply amazing 👏
Thank you for the video. I was ready to throw this thing out as it would not shut off because the timer never started because the pressure kept leaking as the metal tab was just sitting on top of the valve stem and not inserted into the valve weight. Works as it should now. Thank You.
Thank u so much brother. I was about to toss my pot out until I saw ur video. So simple of a fix. Thank you again. God bless.
The metal clip came out and has been sitting underneath the valve. This helped a lot, thank you so much!
Thank you sir! Just put chuck roast to make poor man burnt ends and my Instant Pot didn't seal! The little spring fell out of the releasing vent.
Thank you so much I almost bought another steam valve stopper. I am so grateful for your video.
Thank you so much for this video. My clip was not bent but fell out with the steam release valve when I turned the cover over. Luckily I saw the wire in the floor and found your wonderful video.
Thank you for this video. My instant pot steam release vale the wire has been pop out. Now I know how to fix it.
i dropped my lid and that popped off. i put it back on, everything looked fine..and today was my first day using it and it started leaking. lo and behold, your video is perfect. thanks so much for this
Thank you so much, I didn’t use the pressure cooker part because that piece kept falling out.
Thank you!! I was able to fix my instant pot using your instructions
You just saved me some money. Thank you. Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you!! This did the trick. The metal insert was all the way off the valve 😂 I popped it back in and voila
I wondered where that wire came from. This answered it perfectly. Thanks!
Thanks for your great advice pale, I have just bought a power pressure cooker xl and these things might be very helpful to know for beginners like me.
OOOH, you have no idea how much help this video is/was! I couldn't for the life of me figure out where that little metal ring came from and I just set it around the steam release valve stem and couldn't figure out why it kept leaking! I have now bent it back correctly and re-inserted it. Thank you so much for showing how to fix this without returning my instant pot!
Thank you so very much I found it sitting loose on my pot and did not know where it went.
I just plugged mine in for the first time and the value won't stop leaking right off the get go, I will follow your demonstration once the thing cools. Thanks.
Finally a video on exactly fixing my problem.thanks.
Thank you!!!! I just did this and now the valve doesn’t fall off anymore.
Thank you sir. I was losing my mind and this really helped.
This is absolutely what I was looking for! Thank you so much!!!
I finally found out what that wire is for and fixed the problem!
Excellent resource here. Simple fix and can we pot on!!!
Thanks for your video, the only one that solves the problem!!
Wow. I had the same problem and thanks to you I could fix it. Thank you so much!!!
Wow, thank you. I can't believe this stupid little piece of steel was the problem. Thank you for sharing. You solved my incessant problem.
Thank you. I have a different brand of pressure cooker but this tip still worked.
Invaluable advice! You saved me a 100 bucks (I was gonna buy a new instant pot, I'm one of the not so mechanically inclined people :D)
Thank you so much! I did not know how this spring has to be installed back. WOW, so easy, thanks again.
Thanks a lot. You saved me some time and money. Bless you man.
Very informative, thank you!! Fixed my problem of the knob coming completely off!
Mine did that from brand-new. I need to get hold of the manufacturer.
Out of a dozen different videos, this is the closest to my problem. But my pot is the Duo Evo and has a different looking valve. I checked inside and there doesn't seem to be any wires that I can adjust. The whole thing just sits a little crooked and shoots out steam the whole time regardless of whether the switch is set to vent or seal.
You are a lifesaver... Dinner is saved 🎉
my Valve does not have the metal piece. it's just a rubber ring. what should i do?
Thank you for this wonderful video! Fixed it 3 minutes.
Thank you, visiting my mom and this happened... was able to fix it and be the hero haha
Thanks, done and all's quiet. Bless you, bless you!
Yep! That was it. Thanks to you I have a leak proof instant pot again! Thanks buddy.
dude - you fixed my problem, thanks man, aint youtube grand
Thanks man I didn't know what to do
Thank you!!!!.... This saved me a pretty penny!!!
You saved my Instant Pot, thank you so much!!!
Thank you. Your video really helps. I know you cannot order a replacement through the Instant pot website or even find a Duo SV valve replacement through eBay. What would you suggest if the steel ring is lost? I was thinking of using a paperclip because it seems to fit underneath the rim like the original. Do you have any suggestions?? Does your replacement valve fit and function the same? Because I have a regular duo model and the the release valve is quite a bit smaller. It also spins around quite a bit and does not stay in the sealing position unless I point it manually in the direction. I haven’t tried to use it yet. I guess I could see if it works. But any suggestions you have would be much appreciated.
I think you can order a replace valve from the instant pot website and from Amazon.
Excellent. And FINALLY a RUclips video where the first words aren't "HEY GUYS!" The instant I click on a video and the "star" says "HEY GUYS!" I'm gone.
lol I can't imagine all the useful information you've passed over because of this. 🤣
Where did you buy that rubber sealed cap?
Thank you so much! Your video is well made, short and very helpful ☺️
Omg!!! You are the best! The one and only! I love you!!!
Thank you, this happened to ours and it got fixed after watching your video.
thank you!! i was going insane with this problem.
Ahh it’s one of those videos I found after so much searching how to fix it. Is that a scissor you’re using? And is there a template on what shape this must be bent?
Glad to come across this video. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much!!! It worked perfectly!
You are my lifesaver!
WOOOOW so to the point & solved my problem!! Thanks sooo much!
Thank you! It worked like a charm
OMG, thank you much, finally i was able to use it!
Please tell me how you took the valve itself apart. The knob on mine doesn’t have a metal piece inside, just the rubber pin. It began leaking and the valve doesn’t move when I turn the knob. Thanks!
Mine wouldn't stop leaking right out of the box, I messed with the cap seal and made no difference then I washed the pedestal the cap inserts onto, and then the thing sealed. Maybe some shipping oil on it that would allow it to seal properly in my case.
Thanks!!! The clip fell out and now I know how to fix.
THANK YOU! Saved my dinner and my money!
Mine came completely off. I can’t get the little spring back on it right. Hopefully I can figure it out with some help here lol
THANK YOU! perfect and to the point!
Thank you! I will try it. I was about to order a new one.
People, please stop referring to the seals on the Instant Pot as being rubber, they are silicone. And get the other terms right. It's not called a puppet valve, it's a float valve. The big lid gasket is called the sealing ring. And where did you get that it makes 240 pounds of pressure? That would blow the top off! It's more like 10 to 12psi. But it won't let you open it while it's under pressure. However, I think maybe you confused temperature with pressure, because it can reach 240 degrees, not 240 pounds..
You saved my dinner! Not that pizza is a bad option...but thank you!
Chinese steel... We call that stuff "Chineseum".
Thank you! You're a life saver.
240psi? Horse hockey. An instant pot has at most 15 psi.
“Horse hockey”?!? 😂 I haven’t heard that term in years. Lol Still, a helpful video. It fixed my instapot. And, you gave me a good laugh. 😂💐
Thank you very much. This was just the video I was looking for very helpful.
Thanks so much for this video. Exactly the problem I had which is now fixed with your help :-)
This totally was the problem!! Thank you so much!!! :)
perfect video. Thanks!
Excellent! Is there something I can MAKE to replace the valve altogether because they are out of stock indefinitely!
Hi, I just got an Instant Pot Duo 60, used. The person had cooked a rice dish that over flowed and they didn't want to clean it out, so I got it. I cleaned out all the gunk. Then I saw under the release valve was filled with what looks like lime deposits. I have a photo, but don't know how to send it here. I am soaking it in vinegar. Do you have any ideas on what else I can do? Also, should I not be able to unclog this, is this part available from Instant Pot? Thank you, Caryl
Mine leaked during the entire pressure test. I don't mean a small leak it looked almost like I pushed it to the release setting.
I'm going to see if I can get a replacement.
@@kreigsr9789 Mine wouldn't stop leaking right out of the box, I messed with the cap seal and made no difference then I washed the pedestal the cap inserts onto, and then it sealed. Maybe some shipping oil on it that would allow it to seal properly.
I have a different model. Mine does not have this metal ring. Still stuck...😞
BINGO!! Thank You so much!!! 😊