How to Remove a Stuck / Frozen / Tight / Hard to Turn Price Pfister Bathroom Faucet Handle

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Part 2: How to remove an impossibly tight Price Pfister Pasadena Bathroom Faucet Handle that is stuck or hard to turn. I’ll show you how easy it was to get a free replacement handle with Pfister's lifetime warranty program, and how to re-use the old handle if you're not the original owners of the faucet, and can't get a new set under warranty. This repair doesn't require the water valve under the sink to be turned off, but it's always a good idea just in case of unforeseen problems with leaking. I'm not an expert, just a guy that likes to save money by DIY
Part 1: Easy How to replace the handle: • Stuck or Hard to Turn ...
How to Change a Faucet Cartridge: • What is a Faucet Cartr...
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@isaacguardiola8690 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! I was getting to the point where I was probably about to break the cartridge when I found your video. Was able to easily remove the handle using your method. Life saver!

@jilldregger1615 2 года назад

Hi. PHIL Dregger here using my wife's account. It is the handles of her perplexing me after all. Thank you for taking time to share what you learned. Your tips worked great on my Meon screw less bathroom faucet handles. Your tip about not rotating the handle more than 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock saved me from destroying my value. Faucet all "fixed" new except for some custom vice-grip indentations on the base. I'll see if Meon also has a a life time warranty.

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Thanks Phil, I’m glad to hear the video was helpful. The custom vice grips will certainly give it character! Haha!

@blackcatusa7946 Год назад

Yes, moen replaced my handle and the bell cylindare shaped thing under it.

@nicoleahajjam1052 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this video and the information for Pfister warranty support. They knew right away what series I was calling about and they are sending me the replacement handles and cartridges. The call only took about 10 minutes

@danny99111 8 месяцев назад

Did you need the receipt? I purchased a house with it and having the problem

@HSetonNotes Год назад

Oh man. You saved the day. Literally saved me hundreds of dollars. Super clear video. Thanks bud!!

@jorahood Год назад

Same here, thank you Thrifty Tani!

@birdseyeAcer 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for showing this secret way of removing faucet handles.

@thriftytani46 10 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@williamlowe5818 2 года назад

This worked perfectly for me. Thank you for posting this video. This is the second time the cold water was hard to turn on. Both times Pfister came through for me and sent replacement parts including the faucet I badly scratched using your method this time, had to be done. I tried everything to remove the faucet to replace the cartridge. The video was excellent help.

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Glad to hear it worked for you!

@ryann9059 2 года назад

Thank you for making this video. Getting the stuck handle was driving me crazy. Since I was planning to replace the whole thing anyway, I was very close to rage angle grinding the whole thing off haha. Thanks again :)

@bethbuchanan6887 2 месяца назад

Thank you! This video was so helpful. Waiting on my free parts now.

@LTJ6944 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Caught mine early so was able to loosen by hand and then WD-40 and spin for about 15 minutes and now it’s as good as new. Saved an expensive call to the plumber.

@douglass1221 2 года назад

Just wanted to say thanks. This got me through the same problem and….lo and behold…I had some pvc pipes laying around from a school project my son did! Piece of cake from that point.

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Nice!

@howardgreenwich490 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video - it validated my experience of the darn thing not budging at all. I had to take the whole handle assembly off, put it in a vice, and use a strap wrench to make it budge. And that was just getting the handle side off its base. I can now see the cartridge, but I cannot remove the handle from its siding (not sure the right term) because there is no screw inside that would secure the handle. So frustrating! But, because of your video, Im going to give them a call and see if I can get a replacement. This seems like bad design.

@dannusmk1578 Год назад

This is a great vi. Thanks. I have the same situation. Had hot water wal mount washbasin faucet leak. Plumber couldn’t get the stem to turn bc of hard water lime etc. Very hard. He ordered another stem. The stem came but did not fit into the other part. He took original stem still stuck to the part, ordered a stem from Factory Direct. That one fit. He finished the job.. However.. did not place the hot water handle ion the 9;o’clock position. Now I have the handles opening in different direction/orientation. How do we fix this.

@Trogg6 3 месяца назад

Great Video for DIY and even give you the info on how to get a free one from Pfister warranty. Thanks man you made me look good.

@joerapier5922 Год назад

10/10 on the duct tape trick. Removing the base was making me crazy but was super easy this way.

@thriftytani46 Год назад

Nice, thank you!

@triciadallaway1030 Год назад

Great video! Was really hard to get the handles off and your video helped a lot!

@gparsons320 2 года назад

Thanks for this. The tight handle is driving me crazy. We've only had the faucet for three years. So aggravating. I'll be calling them later this morning to open a case. Wish me luck!

@JorgeLuis-1 2 года назад

In order to minimize damage to the faucet, I used white vinegar. I sprayed it into and around the faucet so that it seeped into the crevices and loosened stuff up a little. Your suggestion of using the PVC pipe was great! I also used thick electrical tape, making it double layered to protect the faucet from the wrench teeth a little. The pressure from the wrench still deformed the lip, though. After, I was able to loosen the faucet and I soaked it in vinegar for a few hours. I also sprayed and cleaned the based with vinegar, letting it soak in before taking a brush to it. Lastly, I sprayed WD-40 into the faucet crevice to protect from water after I place it back in. Your suggestions really helped! Thank you!!

@ernestanderson3726 2 года назад

Thanks Jorge for the tip on using white vinegar. I have to replace the cartridge on one side and was about to use CLR to remove a stuck handle and the wife reminded me that CLR can sometimes discolor things. I guess if I can use white vinegar in the coffee maker, it has to be able to break down calcium on the faucets!

@JorgeLuis-1 2 года назад

@@ernestanderson3726 Vinegar is great. It works fairly well. It does take a little patience, though. You need to give it some time to do its thing.

@ernestanderson3726 2 года назад

@@JorgeLuis-1 ,Thanks! I have it soaking now. Tried grabbing and wiggling it a few times but like you said, I need to have patients.

@ibrhassan 2 года назад

I like the idea of using the PVC pipe, thanks for that great video.

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Thanks Ibrahim!

@emma90631 Год назад

Thank you so much for the instructions. Mine is Moen branch but similar style, just 3 years old and one handle stuck. I couldn’t open it but watching this video, we bought same stuff you used here from Home Depot and was able to remove the handle. I dissembled it to clean the calcium that made it stuck and put it back. It works now just has scratches but at least saving us some hundreds $ to replace the whole set (must hire someone to do it and buy new one). I will try to claim it see Moen would send me a new handle. They only sell the whole set, not just a handle, in store.

@thriftytani46 Год назад

You’re welcome! Interesting to hear that moen has a similar problem with their faucets. I wonder if their faucets are made by the same manufacturer. Thanks for sharing!

@khan379 Год назад

@@thriftytani46 yes moen has same problem. i repaired one faucet few months ago, and cant get to losen this time for the other faucet. i believe i broke both the handles😮

@audiophileman7047 Год назад

I'd spray some PB Blaster on it and let it soak in. Overnight is best. If that still didn't loosen it, then I'd carefully apply low heat with a heat gun or hair dryer to allow the metal to expand. That should do it and hopefully not damage anything.

@drscopeify 8 месяцев назад

WOW I have a different faucet/handles from MOEM and same issue, I used your method of locking pliers and pipe and BOOM shes off. Thank you sir..

@thriftytani46 8 месяцев назад

Glad it helped

@michaelcarton3299 9 месяцев назад

I worked for Pfister. The warrantee is legit.

@edpartridge1528 3 года назад

Worked like a charm. Unfortunately I waited way too long to try to fix this and the whole faucet needs to be replaced but at least I was able to get the handles off thanks to your tip. Btw WD-40 the heck out of everything and wait a few hours. Makes a big difference

@thriftytani46 3 года назад

Nice, thanks for the tip!

@guitarnguyen 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I did not know that Pfister had lifetime warranty for this kind of faucet. I bought my faucet 9 years ago and it looks exactly like the one in this video but I’m not sure the parts are still available and the warranty policy is still good for this model.

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Thanks! The parts are still available, I had to replace the handles and cartridges again a few months ago.

@BobNeff Год назад

Thanks for the instruction. We used a rubber lid remover to finally break loose and turn off. This was great as pliers would have ruined it.

@Andrew-sv6zq 2 года назад

Excellent video. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get it a part.

@skenzok22 Год назад

Thank you for this vid! Home Depot also sells an approx 10" curved pipe that works without cutting.

@thriftytani46 Год назад

Great tip!

@olivesINsweets 2 года назад

Thank you for this information! I have the same issue and thanks to your video I just submitted my case! Hopefully will be receiving the replacement part soon. I haven’t been able to remove the broken handle so will try with other tools. Gained a subscriber 👋🏼 Thank you!!

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Thank you!

@americ9597 9 месяцев назад

If you loosen the original handle and use the original what did you fix? Did you replace a gasket? A cartridge? How do you get the original one to work again? Thanks for the video.

@phuongnhinhu Год назад

Fixed my issue. Subscribed. Thanks

@thriftytani46 Год назад

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@MotoMiami 2 года назад

I have the same problem....hard to turn handle off or on and unable to loosen with tools or hand. Your video was very helpful in that your link to submit for warranty/question made it EASY to do!!! We all need to be able to push that bid red EASY button now and then right??? LOL Thanks again!!!

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Thanks!

@michaelbedell6523 2 года назад

If you cannot get a handle off after trying the video tips, a leaking cartridge may very well be the issue by seizing the threads with water mineral deposits. I had to use a Dremel with cutoff wheel to lightly score opposite sides. Protect counter top with metal scrap.

@ChrisLT 2 года назад

Great stuff, didn't even consider the warranty.

@MLM111 3 месяца назад

Got my free parts 😂 now on to fixing it

@barrysardis5197 2 года назад

Thanks for this. Note that there is something wrong with the claim form - the photo would not attach on a Mac but did on Windows.

@topcat5992 2 года назад

Thank you for this, but what is the type of pliers you are using?

@kgwoodturner Год назад

Thanks your video helped

@thriftytani46 Год назад

Glad to hear it

@blackcatusa7946 Год назад

Ok just an older disabled female trying to save money so don't laugh at my question please. I think I can fix my faucet with your great instructions. But due to spine issues I don't think I can get down on floor and under sink to turn the water off. I am also afraid even if I could, I have read stories about the knobs under the sink breaking, or water going everywhere. Does the water have to be turned off to just replace a handle? thanks so much

@thriftytani46 Год назад

You do not have to turn off the water supply to change the handle. But of course, have a plan just incase unexpected things happen. Have a couple of towels to create a dam to guide the water into the sink just incase the water begins to dribble out of the cartridge. And have a pot available placed upside down over the faucet if comes shooting out the top so it will guide the water into the sink. It would be unlikely that you’d have these problems, but of course it doesn’t hurt to be prepared!

@plexiglasseye Месяц назад

Muchos thank yous!!!

@tie-panshi8676 2 года назад

This is awesome! There doesn't seem to be markings anywhere on my faucet. How do I know it's a Pfister? Thanks!

@KCStorm 2 года назад

Look on the stopper

@text4profit 2 года назад

It should be visible on the drain plug.

@Ridhwaan 2 года назад

Thanks so much! How do I fix a tight faucet?

@stephenmurgan Год назад

Are the two handles identical?

@thriftytani46 Год назад

Yes they are

@CACar_Nation 23 дня назад

How do you know which way to turn

@2Tall2BAShorty Год назад

The exact brand I’m having trouble with all over my house

@markhohmeister7273 2 года назад

Duct tape! (Slaps forehead.) Wish I'd seen this before my vise grips dug through the rag I wrapped around my Moen handle. Oh well, the NEXT faucet I attack won't have any scratch marks. Thanks!

@youtubemedicz5644 2 года назад

Very helpful

@schen414 2 года назад

there is a metal C clip holding the handle together. I was able to pop with with alots of force and twist, i think the correct way is the pry it open from the bottom at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g8dIK28UiB4.html

@castulodiaz240 8 месяцев назад

Much easier if you use a rubber strap wrench. You won't wreck your handle if you don't plan to replace with new. Just soak your handle in white vinegar and it will eat away at the scum built up inside, around, and within that handle

@Supermanz13 Месяц назад

Interesting. You actually were not able to get the handle off. That handle should pop off, right?

@funstuffonthenet5573 Год назад

you damaged it with the vice grip... I gues its fine if they will send you a new one

@eulerceli7839 2 года назад

My issue is the top is loose and I can’t tighten it.

@kattsnow1548 2 года назад

Great thank you but do u want a laugh I got my sink fix walls and floors cleaned all in one day because I forgot to turn off the water first oh yea and I got to take a shower 😅😅

@thriftytani46 2 года назад

Lol! Oh shoot!

@brenda2069ca 2 года назад

To get top off of handle. In the inside of the handle their is a screw. Loosen screw and it comes off.

@robert-wr9xt Год назад

Not on this model.

@howardgreenwich490 8 месяцев назад

My model pfitzer does not have a screw up in there. Annoying.

@Lichsnitch Год назад

The top part of the cartridge broke off inside the handle of our faucet lol. Its fused together 😅

@kbbpll7338 2 года назад

From watching this I guess I'm going to have to destroy the handle base in order to get the %$#^& thing off. I tried squirting penetrating oil all over it but the space between the handle and base is so tight that I really doubt much is actually getting inside there. My problem is that the handle is a little loose on the hot water side and turns a bit left/right without turning the cartridge. It's slowly been getting worse. I think (hope) there's a screw or allen key inside, or something that I might be able to tighten up. But I can't get the handle off. Mine is kitchen and not exactly the same as this one but the handle and base look very similar. Thanks for the video.

@kbbpll7338 2 года назад

Update: I contacted Pfister for suggestions on how to get the handle off and they are sending me a new handle and cartridge! I used their customer website to submit along with pictures and they were able to identify the model (F-036-4CRS). I think I paid around $90 for the faucet at Home Depot 10 years ago or so and never realized it came with a lifetime warranty. Now I don't feel so bad about destroying the handle base to get it off, but I will wait for the new one. They recommended using a 50/50 solution of warm vinegar/water to loosen the handle and I squirted a whole bottle into the gap above and below the handle base but it didn't do anything. If anyone else is having such problems, be sure to contact Pfister - you may get free replacement parts too.

@patrapper7367 Год назад

Anyone can do that even a young teenager what we need to know is how to break free a ceramic vow stem

@rodneykahn6927 Год назад

Anybody try using a strap wrench?

@rodneykahn6927 Год назад

a giant plumbers adjustable pliers will grip the base of the handle. has anyone compared wd40 vs oil for the disintegrated gasket? white lithium grease? silicone?

@qualitytalks Год назад

Umm, I tried to loosen the handle just with my hand and it broke off. 😞

@weduhpeople8504 2 года назад

Worst faucet I’ve ever dealt with! 🤬 There has got to be a way to not mar the hell out of that sleeve. The left hot water side has been leaking forever and need to change the cartridge. Btw this is the Pasadena model.