Few Know this EASY TRICK to STOP Leaking Valves INSTANTLY

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99% of valve leaks in your bathroom a kitchen can be solved instantly without special tools. Save calling a plumber & this video may help solve your problem.
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@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

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@Cream1968 2 года назад

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@canucanoe2861 2 года назад

No, no, no. Over time you may have to snug it 4 or 5 times and then you won't be able to turn the handle. The correct way is to loosen the packing nut, but don't loosen all the way. Let the water dribble into a cup or on a towel for 20 or 30 seconds. This relieves pressure off the packing material allowing it to absorb water thereby expanding the packing and lubricating the handle shaft. NOW snug the nut until it stops dripping. I usually give it an little extra snug after the drip stops just to be sure, and always back up with another wrench. Signed: A Forty Year Plumber

@eileenpace4522 Год назад

Hi Silver, do you have a video about what to do when the value thingie inside the tank is spraying a small amount of water after the tank has finished filling?

@mickeyellch4081 Год назад

Dyi

@Geniusinventor 2 года назад

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the work this man is doing to entertain and educate us. Man thank you very much!.

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

So nice of you

@Geniusinventor 2 года назад

@@SilverCymbal 😃

@thealkymyst 4 месяца назад

I appreciate the extra work he's generating for us plumbers. Use a second wrench to stabilize the stop body.

@MilkyWayGalaxyy 4 месяца назад

@SilverCymbal There was a water main break on my block and immediately after they fixed it, my hot water stopped coming out of all of my sinks but hot water comes out of my shower. There is no way all 3 sinks in my house have a problem. What could stop the hot water from coming out, only cold water comes out of my sinks?? Also, my hot water valve was leaking but I turned the nut and it stopped. But I still have no hot water coming out of all of my sinks?

@safisafari2223 3 месяца назад

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy did you give it enough time to run the water til the cold water is out of the hot water pipe and the hot water starts flowing!

@iampuzzleman282 3 месяца назад

Plumbers are underappreciated. The range of expertise is phenomenal if you find a good plumber.

@marshallgibson7817 2 года назад

I would suggest always using a backup wrench on the valve body itself just to be safe. It really sucks to cause a new leak when trying to fix an old one. Doesnt take much and sometimes will save a giant headache

@darrylstevens2556 Год назад

Especially on CPVC.

@virginiatruax291 Год назад

I'd take one extra leak here over the kitchen sink any day. I mean it's a pain doing the sinks when nothing wants to go on right.

@mariosmith8456 6 месяцев назад

@@virginiatruax291you can break something in the wall from not backing up on the valve body

@bgrady24 5 месяцев назад

100%. Learned this the hard way a few months ago and it turned into a costly problem.

@anonymousviewer4750 5 месяцев назад

@@bgrady24he says the exact same thing in the video.

@mangavore7426 Год назад

This video is a lifesaver. I just spent the last couple weekends fixing a variety of leaks in some old plumbing (the only thing stopping me from installing my new tub and shower.) After basically resoldering all the joints and replacing half the parts, I then realized my last leak was from the valve itself…and I almost cried… This fix worked like a charm! Thank you for saving me from burning my house down for the insurance payout :D

@JusOut4aRip Год назад

😅

@raiders6498 2 года назад

I'm a service technician so I know All about the packing nut trick . I think it's really cool people take the time to show others I've learned a lot from you tube. Great job 👍 Keep up the good work if I ever get stuck on a project I go straight to RU-vid.

@Stewty1 Год назад

👏 🙏 That’s nice of you being a service technician to acknowledge the OP sharing this tip to others. So unlike some rude commenters calling us noobs stupid.

@MikeR65 5 месяцев назад

A service technician of what? That’s like saying I fix things.

@JDCottonMusic 2 месяца назад

Was in the verge of calling a plumber. Found this video and this simple tighten operation fixed the leak. THANKS!

@patriciacolley394 Месяц назад

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Just repaired a leaky shutoff valve in like three seconds! Didn't even have to cut the water off!!! Now I can go back and return valve replacement parts to home depot!!!

@matonmacs 2 года назад

I'd put a wrench on the valve body too to avoid any nasty surprises...

@monkeybarmonkeyman 2 года назад

Once a year you need to fully close then open all valves in your water system. If you ever need to replace them, go with the better type with the hand lever, quarter to half turn on/off.

@armilton01 Год назад

Good advice! I just learned this! Will save you a headache!

@MikeR65 5 месяцев назад

why would you need to replace the valve? You just repack the stem seal.

@Leonardokite 2 года назад

I have tightened the packing nut on many of valves to stop the leaks. Some multiple times over the years. Works like a charm 🙂

@raytailor9251 Год назад

Great tip for a short term fix. Plan on replacing the valve.

@clintonm2357 Месяц назад

I was just about to take a torch under my kitchen sink and try to sweat off the old valve and decided to look one more time for a solution. I have no doubt that I could have learned to solder copper but I might have started a fire under that tiny sink! Thank you for showing me the actual problem, letting get more life out of the old pipes, and avoiding fire in a small place!

@zohrin 6 месяцев назад

THANK YOU for a very simple and easy to understand explanation! I just saved myself a $150 plumber call.

@allenlovell1604 6 месяцев назад

In my area,it's about $100.- for the call plus parts,which can run about another $75.- or so ! 🤔 Thank goodness, I've got some excellent Christian brothers I can get assistance from to fix some of these problems that creep up over time ! They should really offer new homeowners a course in minor home repairs and have the real estate or the lender pay for it! It'll save them money in the short and long term , I 🤔. Please keep posting these informative DIY videos. You have no idea how many $$ you're helping viewers keep in their wallets or purses !

@user-zn4ki2jb7j 3 месяца назад

Me too!

@almblade_art Месяц назад

I'm learning a lot about plumbing today. Tried to adjust something and made it 'worse' because this leak happened. Thank you for showing me how to fix the leak.

@achristian7015 Год назад

At 1:42 you can use a second wrench to hold the hex part at the botton of the valve body. And those 1/4 turn valves are called ball valves.

@shwe7211 13 дней назад

I did just that and my problem is solved. A big thank you.

@ssz28envy Год назад

This algorithm is amazing. I replaced my kitchen sink today. When I was testing for leaks I found my cold valve was leaking. I hadn't seen this video, but tightened that nut anyway. Worked like a charm.

@fe2nq 4 месяца назад

I replaced a bathroom sink in my old farmhouse. Call waterline was leaking when I turned the shut off valve back on. And I figured it was just an old shut off valve and figured I’d have to deal with it another day. Came across your video and you saved me time and money. Thank you.

@RBLXShadow 2 года назад

Your videos make me feel like I can fix everything in my house, awesome stuff!

@zenovoz92 10 месяцев назад

This is the exact problem I had after having to remove the toilet to install new vinyl plank flooring and your "easy trick" saved the day. Thanks !!

@NSFWHarold 2 года назад

I'll have you know that my version of this fix involves putting a small bowl under the drip, and then leaving it there for the last 11 years. Worked fine so far. :) (yes, I feel dumb that the proper fix is this easy)

@IM-cn1jb 2 года назад

🤣😂🤣😂

@itsnoahonfire 4 месяца назад

I've been using a pot and that leak got out of control now it fills up the pot within a couple weeks so I had to take action and seal it up. Very simple fix I was just being lazy.

@carennorthcutt7724 2 года назад

Thank you. You are helping more people than you realize.

@jlyn9047 2 года назад

I have put a piece of paper towel under the valve and checked it for a few days , works good for me .

@YukonHawk1 2 года назад

Great fix. I just did mine. Worked like a charm. Thank you.

@MrBooger17 4 месяца назад

I mentally prepared myself to learn how to solder and prepped my Home Depot cart with all the tools - then I found this. You're a lifesaver

@nealsalesky244 5 месяцев назад

Worked PERFECTLY for my situation. Thanks for the post!

@rallypoint1 Год назад

Worked like a champ!!! Just tightened a smidge. Did the trick. Thank you!!!

@user-zn4ki2jb7j 3 месяца назад

I am so glad I seen this before I replaced the valve. I can't believe something as simple as that worked. Thank you

@arsena7538 6 месяцев назад

Pretty amazing, man. I consider myself a decent DIYer but this I did not know. You saved me a bunch of time. Thank you!

@100PercentOS2 2 года назад

I prefer the quarter turn mechanisms. They seem to be more reliable. Some really great advice I will be using on my own faucets. Thanks a lot.

@Skilful_basics8 6 месяцев назад

They are. I have no idea why multi turn still exists.

@ralphjones6165 19 дней назад

Completely agree. All my valves, including at hose bibs are quarter turn. Gate valves can deteriorate over the years if never exercised by occasional closing and opening. Especially if internal corrosion occurs. The corrosion can help maintain leak proof condition, until the valve is exercised and nothing short of replacing the valve can fix the problem.

@percyhawkins716 4 часа назад

@@ralphjones6165 Use all different types. For the sake of diversity.

@bkell1011 2 года назад

Definitely a great, simple, common-sense first step many would miss. I find the valves I'm faced with are so corroded that any movement of the valve kinks the supply line, though.

@dolphinm3639 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much. My husband fixed the leak in 5 minutes with your help.

@tiandao1chouqin Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Highly appreciate it. Lots of times simple tricks like this really save the day. Knowledge is power. Sharing knowledge like this is great kindness. Thank you so much!

@ejbSFO 11 месяцев назад

My housemate and a handyman couldn't stop a leak from the toilet valve. I (definitely NOT a plumber) was able to stop the leak in

@emanon321 Год назад

Excellent suggestions. I likely would not have thought of doing this first. Thanks!

@PhillipWhiting 3 месяца назад

I can’t believe I worked! Thank you!

@samanthajo1987 3 дня назад

This worked! Thank you! 👍

@niomastrength2005 Год назад

Thank you. You helped me fixed the leak in my bathroom.

@kirnpu 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I believe this is the easiest "fix" I've EVER done!

@MrRicoman1 4 месяца назад

YES...!! just saved me a 20 mile trip to HD...worked perfect...THANK YOU!

@louisbrucetatarsky9817 2 года назад

Thank you. I’ll check this on the faucet I was think to replace. Requires turning off the water and draining the water system!

@puravida5683 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! I have 4 bathroom toilet shutoff valves. I had two that had small leaks.

@montanasojourn 2 года назад

Thanks for your helpful videos. I share many with my husband.

@Misterbrightfish 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Tried this before cutting off and replacing valves. Fixed my leaking water valve behind the fridge, much appreciated sir!! It seems turning valves on calcified pipes causes that nut to loosen and leak and just needed tightening back up. Awesome help.

@MikeR65 5 месяцев назад

how often are you turning a valve behind the fridge?

@Surveydog 5 месяцев назад

Props yo!!! You just saved me $335 from the plumber,...LOL I was not going to pay that, but figured I would have some one else do it. Even better, just tighten it....who would of thought...lol You rock and thanks for opening up my eyes.

@jojogo22 6 месяцев назад

Excellent video. Excellent info my friend. (And no excessive blabber.) You have a good voice for teaching. I know this trick, but I'm still going to like.

@pushpabasnayake4859 Год назад

It worked well for my leak. Thank you for sharing!

@alistewart3451 Год назад

Thank you so much for this!! Solved my problem in just a few seconds.

@Havoc1019 8 месяцев назад

These videos are always helpful. This is exactly what I needed. My wife tells me I better get the plumber here bc there was water leaking. Thank you

@mikeniajewelet81 Год назад

OMG thank you. The valve to my tub was leaking and this solved my whole issue. Thanks so much

@SL-pu2xj 2 года назад

Love watching your videos from MA!

@SilverCymbal 2 года назад

Always great to have the locals too!

@jaeminlee1315 Месяц назад

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, SAVED ME TIME AND MOEY.

@bwynne-jones3234 7 месяцев назад

Great tip. It worked perfectly for me. Thanks for your post!

@corey6393 2 года назад

Whenever I have the opportunity, I will change out old style valves with new quarter turn ball valves. Sometimes, if that old valve has not been turned in a couple of decades, It will not stop leaking, or it might even break when you try to turn it.

@garymoore8711 2 года назад

Take the time to replace the packing nut valve with a quarter turn valve. A quarter turn ball valve will last many years longer than the packing nut valve and it won't leak. Itcs either open or closed, no in between, therefore no leaks.

@MikeR65 5 месяцев назад

Don’t listen to Gary Moore . There is no reason to change the valves. you can repack the stem seal in the valve easily! It shocks me the amount of ignorance some homeowners have!

@percyhawkins716 4 часа назад

Sometimes it can take up to five or six rolls of duct tape to stop a stubborn leak.

@murdey 4 дня назад

Thank you for the quick fix!! :)

@andrewweeks8914 6 месяцев назад

Worked perfectly. Thank you!

@JL-qo7cs Год назад

Thanks for your right to the point videos.

@pedersensk 9 месяцев назад

Worked perfect and very easy. Thank you!!!!!

@DudeFun-yi7nu 3 месяца назад

Had no idea, very helpful, thank you!

@SteveSoper1979 9 месяцев назад

this video & tip saved my bacon. I was just about to have to go get a new valve, shut off the main water supply to my house to repair it, etc. Just would have been a big pain. Valve nut just needed tightened just a pinch.

@July.4.1776 5 месяцев назад

I would recommend a line wrench on the nut and a back up on the valve body.

@robinkingjohnson3090 Год назад

Thank you so very much. I was looking to figure out how to replace that valve - I just fixed the leak. ❤❤❤

@steveoliver7452 8 месяцев назад

Worked like a charm!!! Thanks!

@jimkelso2946 5 месяцев назад

Thought I was gonna have to call a plumber. Thank you so much. Like you said it was less than a quarter turn and no more leaks.😊

@sassaknack7946 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this video - it helped me fix my leak quickly.

@MikeRingsdorf123 Год назад

Thank you for your video. It was extremely helpful and much appreciated !

@diyfixrepair Год назад

Thanks - this did the trick and I'd been dreading it for months. Figured I'd have to replace the angle valve which would require cutting off the water to the entire house. Barely turned the nut (not even an 1/8th turn) and it was no longer leaking.

@MikeR65 5 месяцев назад

Why on Earth would you replace a valve when you would only need to repack the stem seal?

@kwong3037 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Just watched the video and managed the leak I had!

@gregus73s30 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Fixed my issue!!! Got to cancel my plumber call.

@Pk3_Garage Год назад

Great tips, thanks. This would save a lot of time and money.

@bobsmoot8454 Год назад

Great simple fixes, kudos

@clay1883 6 месяцев назад

Hair, lint, and cobwebs added for realism. Very good advice!

@kathlynterry8196 2 года назад

Thank you, Mr. Cymbal.

@BorleyRectory37 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this very helpful video!

@joshuafranklin7004 Месяц назад

Appreciate the help cause mine was leaking right after the plumber left. I feel like it was a setup cause before he came it wasn’t leaking.

@yushaos Месяц назад

appreciate this great easy fix.

@michaelwescott8064 2 года назад

I fixed all the leaks in my older home with this one quick fix...... shut off the water main. My water bill went down a lot too!!

@brianbrinegar6086 2 года назад

Excellent - Thank you!!

@jpunch1726 Год назад

Thanks so much I was able repair my leaks!

@daoyang1562 2 года назад

Man if I only knew this sooner lol. Have replaced most of those valves in my home. I guess it’s good that they’re new at least lol.

@HockeyPrayer27 Год назад

Thank you, this saved me a lot of hassle.

@jamesosteen09 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Saved me

@kathylorenz303 2 года назад

Thank you these are great tips!

@TranquilSeaOfMath 3 месяца назад

Great information

@MM-fh6kp 3 месяца назад

Angle stops are the best fix……thx for you video

@thonhtran5154 2 года назад

Thank you for your video

@patriciapittman2175 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much.

@theelite1x721987 2 года назад

This works. Except when it doesn't. If valve is older (which is when they tend to leak) hard water deposits tend to eat away at that washer. In my experience, tightening the packing nut works about half the time. And even in instances where it does work you are simply delaying the inevitable. It needs rebuilt. Good information to know. But if you want it fixed in a more long term fashion just rebuild it. Not hard and you'll know it'll be good for another decade or more versus months or a year and change

@DystrophicEvolution 7 месяцев назад

Exactly. If it's leaking, it's likely past its prime anyways and should be renewed with an overhaul kit because the stem washer is likely near death or already working its way to all the faucet aerators. lol

@montelorne 5 месяцев назад

So how do you rebuild it?

@cwcole 2 года назад

Thanks for the information 👍. I like the Knipex wrench/pliers, but they are little to expensive for my toolbox.

@venenumletalis Год назад

Genius! Thank you!

@user-xn6po8zq5l Год назад

really helpful! thank you!

@johnpuruntong2002 2 месяца назад

I just did mine today and it really works, happy to saved a hard earn dollar. Thank you

@SilverCymbal 2 месяца назад

Glad it helped

@AllisterYaadii 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much sir🙏

@stevekundzala676 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@jsrebnik 3 месяца назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@FallbackForreal 2 месяца назад

Dude you rock thanks man

@chipster9422 2 года назад

Thank you so much for all your videos that have proved extremely helpful in my repair efforts. Could you possibly do a video on how to change the above valve to a quarter turn valve? I know it is brass, chrome covered but I don't know what kind of connection it is and if there are any special precautions I need to take with the brass fitting. Thanks