Delta Faucet - Cartridge Faucet Repair 

I. like Mr. Overwater, did not know about the small spring and rubber seat, and I was flummoxed as to why the new Delta cartridge didn't fix the leak. Your knowledge in this matter was invaluable to me and I thank you so much for helping me to avoid a much bigger bill from a plumber to fix it, 'cause I was at my wits' end. I'm a disabled vet, and on a small income, so this really helped! Again, thank you very much for your video, and may God bless you and yours.

A big thank you to Bob's plumbing video on the replacement of the Delta sink cartridges. Even though I replaced both cartridges and aerator, my faucet still dripped quite a bit. While watching his great video, I didn't know about the tiny spring and rubber seal that is below each cartridge, problem immediately solved, a big thank you to Bob.

I love how the cartridges just pop out so simple and easy in all these faucet videos. Can't get mine out for anything.

Every day maintenance costs go through the roof. Thanks for these videos. You're giving the "average Joe" confidence.

Bob, this is the best of the videos for two handle cartridge faucet repair.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was getting so frustrated trying to get the spring and the "seat" back in. Couldn't find any videos that showed the right way until yours. Now my leaky faucet is fixed.

Many, many thanks! The silicone grease tip was a big help.

Thanks for the info. Bob, I didn't know which end of the spring went down first and which end was up and this video put it plain! Good job!

I'm glad I could help Greg! HAPPY PLUMBING!

Thank You! Your tip about putting the spring and the seal on the screw driver and then inserting the pair into the orfice saved me. I had damaged the new seal trying get the seal seated and still had the leak. I had to be patient and play with the seal until it seated perfectly and we are "all good".One of these days when I grow up (Im 68) I will not be a plumber. Thanks again and God Bless You!

Very good Bob. Your video focused on the spring/cone washer which many didn't bother to mention, or that was even needed to replace. Your picture is worth 10,000 words. Mainly cursing words from me. Bought a replacement cartridge . . . no spring/cone was included and not visible in my old assembly. Now I know. Thanks

Very clear walk thru. Great video. . You saved me from the plumber bill my wife would've had me incur. She didn't think I could figure out a repair after watching it on RU-vid.

Thank you for this video. After fighting for an hour with a faucet that wouldn't stop running, I saw your video & realized that the spring and retainer had shot off into the tub when I removed the stems. It took me all of five minutes to fix it after that. Thank you very much.

Thanks so much for this! You saved us a plumbing bill we truly couldn't afford!

Hi Bob, great video! The detailed shots of down inside the faucet and exactly how the washers and springs are arranged and go in was very helpful. It really took the guesswork out of my project. Thanks!

Thanks Bob, Your video was a big help. I didn't know the stem pulled out with pliers until watching your video. I had a leaky faucet and replaced the seats and springs and that solved the problem. Didn't have to replace the stem part. Thanks again, Joe from Chico, CA

Hello Bob, Thank you so much for this great Video!!! I watched it last night and fixed my delta faucet today!!! GOD BLESS from Greg

thank you for the video.. it helped my wife and i to fix our leaking video.. keep up the great work and info like this "shared" on the youtube is just wonderful

You saved my life Bob, keep up the great work and keep the tips and tricks coming.

Very helpful! My faucets no longer drip. Thank you!

Big thanks for sharing. Why when I when I put the cartridge back I cannot push it down to original position. As a result the nut cannot be screwed to the bottom close to the base . I am sure I have pushed the cartridge after aligning properly.

HI Bob, trying to teach my mom to do this via videos. She says it hard to push the cartridge in the hole. We double checked the spring and black cap directions. But it sticks up 1/4 inches from getting the cartridge to settle in. Any suggestions for the 66 year old, fixing her sink?

Well done video, helped me fix a couple of leaky Delta faucets.

What this doesn't show is if you fail to get/remember the orientation of the cartridge. Is there an easy way to figure it out? You mention how to prevent that, but wonder if you fail to note this!

Good job.. but I learn many years ago to always to pull the drain stopper up or cover the drain with a rag and yeah I have drop the springs and seat and handle screws down the drain. Thanks.

Nice video; thanks. Unfortunately my professional plumber is unable to solve the problem after installing a new cartridge (RP24096) complete with 1/4 turn stop (RP2409) and new seat/spring RP4993. When installed the same direction as it was prior to removing the old cartridge the water does not turn off. However, it does turn off when rotated 180degrees ... but of course that means the handle is facing backwards . Any advice ?

Great video! Any tricks on getting the washer and spring into a shower wall set up?

That's cute that your cartridges pull right out, almost like you could tie a thread to a butterfly's leg and it would lift them out. I've been pulling at mine for the past 2 hours, PBBlast, etc. and nothing's happening. Oh, and the bonnet nut was rounding the entire time, but managed to finally get it to budge. Of course, it's probably been leaking for a year, so my fault.

This is for Mike Crosby! Mike having some technical glitches, sorry. If you're having to continually replace the stems, I would look at the springs and rubber seats. At one time delta used a straight spring and rubber seat that were just a touch taller than the current tapered spring and shorter (height) rubber seats. This could be your problem, let me know. Regards, Bob.

Nice tutorial Bob.

Thank you sir. You saved me $200 from the plumbing company

Thanks for sharing. When I put the cartridge back I cannot push it all the way to where it was. As a result the e nut can only turn 1 or 2 rounds instead going all the way to the base. PleSe let me know why is that, if I missed something.

Thank you, Bob. I didn't know what the spring and seal were for now faucet works great. For those who want to use delta parts, my TrueValue had same. 9.99 with spring and seal. New part had a plastic spacer on top. I was replacing hot side and handle would not go on. I finally pulled spacer out by accident and handle fit fine for hot side. So I thinking the spacer my be for cold. There are slots for the spacer on both side of top. If that makes sense. Thank again. Cliff

this video helped me in the past would like to add to my channel

Bob, thank you for the video. I am fixing a Delta faucet that does not have retainer nuts or bonnet nuts. Is it possible that the cartridge are built in to my faucet and I have to replace the whole faucet, rather than the cartridge? There is definitely no nut, only what looks like a round, dimpled sleeve tightly around the cartridge that doesn't budge when I put the channel locks around it to unscrew it. possibly built in? thanks for your help! I probably did a terrible job of describing my problem!

Bob. Thanks for this help. How do we identify the proper model of replacement cartridge for reorder? I think mine are about 15 years old.

Thanks for the video. I need to replace the seat/springs on the hot water faucet several times a year. And every time I do it, I have to do it several times because the first replacement or two will start leaking again. Since I have this problem I usually inventory a couple sets of replacements, store brand from the local Ace hardware store. Could they be getting old while they're sitting on the shelf? Maybe the store brand is sub-standard? I also wonder if the stem assembly has somehow deteriorated in such a way as to grind the seats to an early failure. But to look at the touching parts, they seem smooth. Also, the Ace guy suggested I use a plumbing "grease" on the seats when installing them. Any suggestions?

Hi Bob, really appreciate your video's and all the help. Began to replace my stems in my Delta style faucet. I say style because mine have no ID of any kind. My problem is I can't get the old stem to pull out. I put the faucet knob back on with the screw screwed in and tried to use that for a puller, that didn't work either. The stem is plastic, I have to get them out so I can take them to the hardware store to make sure I get the right ones. The nut is removed and mine also has a retaining ring, that is also removed. Any ideas for me? Thanks

I took the old cartridge to the hardware store but could find an exact match. There was one new one that appeared almost the same but it had a metal bottom instead of a plastic old. Could it be an upgrade to thew old cartridge?

two questions Bob,..first mine is a tub faucet.When i replaced the washer an seat..they keep falling out of the hole..any idea how to keep them in the hole long enough to put the cartridge back on?..Second..when i removed them i didnt pay attention to exact placement of the little hole on the side of bottom of cartridge. dose this matter?..

Thanks for the video BobsPlumbingVideos . I have a faucet I'd like to replace the cartridges and seats/springs in, but I'm having a hard time finding Delta parts. Are third-party parts any good? The ones I'm finding look like they're all plastic and my OEM parts are plastic/metal.

Bob I replaced my plastic cartridge and seat spring with the part needed and it managed to stay leakimg, maybe even a little worse.... i kept the new seat in and slapped the old stem back in amd it seems to be holding for now. Any idea on why my new cartridge was dripping?

Hi I replaced the cartridge in a delta 2 handle bathroom faucet, can't get the hot to turn off when I turn the handle w/ new cartridge installed.

I have a devil of a time getting the seat to go into the recessed hole. The spring fits in but the seat doesn't sit right and always comes apart. What's the trick?

This was just what I was looking for BUT unfortunately one of my retaining nuts will not go back on because it is loose and NOT screw back on tight! Any suggestions!! HELP

I replaced both the cold water and hot water cardtridges.Turned the water valves back on.But No hot water.Cold water works.Cant figure it out.Took the hot water cartridge back out and turned the hot water valve on.Still no hot water.It seems the flexible hose is stopped up.

hi thanks helping video , just have a question before you start you shut down the water for the main valve how can i chang the main valve it is leaking ,thanks..

Thanks for the video. I have a bathroom sink with 2 plastic handles. I turned off both the hot and cold shut off and drained both lines. Starting with the cold side, I removed the know and had a terrible time to get the ring around the cartridge off. Finally I proceeded with replacing the stem and seat on both sides and reassembled everything. When I turned on the cold and hot water valve, everything seemed to work fine on the hot and cold side, but after a while I noticed that the cold knob was leaking slightly above the ring that holds the cartridge. The hot side was perfect. After turning the cold water on and off a few times, I was no longer able to shut the water off when turning it in the OFF position. So, I turned off the shut off valve for the cold water to stop the water flow. Now I am in need of some advice as to what I could have done wrong. Could I have damaged the cartridge by turning the bolt too tightly. Any suggestions are much appreciated.

I replaced everything as shown, including the cartridge, but now I have low pressure. The aerator was taken off and cleaned and still low pressure. Took the old cartridge and put it back on....low pressure. I've turned the water off and on under the sink but still low pressure. Any ideas?

Terrified. How do I know if just the washer(s) (rubber seats) need replacement OR if the cartridge needs replacement? I have a 1970 Gerber faucet.

thanks that worked!

I'm having a real hard time getting the handle off after I loosened the screws. Any suggestions?

the price of these cartridges is a ripoff, what a crap system.

crack these nuts!!