What is a Faucet Cartridge? Dripping Price Pfister Faucet, Cartridge Replacement in 15min How to. 

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Super helpful! Thanks, Thrifty Tani! I discovered, once I saw how to get the handle off by unscrewing the base (thanks to your video), that the nut holding the valve in place on top had simply worked loose. By tightening this, the valve stopped leaking. I didn't discover this until after disconnecting things under the sink, which was not necessary in my case--a note to help any future visitors. Thanks again. Regarding free replacement, if you are not the original purchaser (I bought the home from the original owner) the warranty isn't valid--not a big deal, since the valve is a pretty cheap fix.

Thank you 👍 Just what I needed to fix the leaky faucet. Had no idea what kind of model the faucet was or replacement parts until I saw your video 🤓

Thank you--that worked great, especially since I have that exact same faucet. I'll just mention for others that when I pulled the cartridge out, it didn't all come out at once. There was a piece of plastic that stuck in the bottom, which I had to pull out with pliers before I could put the new cartridge in. That happened on both my hot and cold, so it's probably pretty common.

Thank you for this video, including the 800 number. My kitchen faucet needed more than just the cartridges, as even the side sprayer was leaking, and the center goose neck. (Sonterra model). The total of everything they sent, which included both new handles, seats, springs, cartridges, all O-rings, and side sprayer would have been $67.00. Pfister sent everything in about 9 days. There was no charge for anything.

FYI, if you have old galvanized pipes, they can shed rust particles which foul the valves. I replaced a bathroom cartridge like this and found a rust chunk inside the old one. Two months later the new valve started leaking. Solution is to replace the old pipes (plus they start leaking when rusted through). I’m about 70% of the way through a Pex repipe. Slow going, the house is 100 years old and the bathroom pipes are behind plaster and lathe.

Thank you for sharing this video. The plumbing company wanted over $700 to fix six faucets. Hopefully these instructions will save me a fortune..

Thank you for this video! My hot water side was not working. I followed your instructions, removed the cartridge and found so much build up inside it! Cleaned it out, put it back on and now it's good as new! Thanks!! :)

THANK YOU! I followed your instructions and I received free cartridges and handles(2sets). I was able to fix both handles in about 30 min. Mine were really stuck on...needed vice grips to get them off. Other than that it was as easy as you showed on your video. Thanks so much!

Thank so much for posting this series of videos for the Price Pfister Pasadena faucets! My faucet handles have been so hard to turn. Wish I had replaced them sooner. I have received my no-cost replacement parts from Pfister and am ready to tackle the project!

Silicone grease is a must for threads and handle to stem attachment points, for those who install their own faucets a word of wisdom is take it apart and grease everything, by this it will remove very very easy. If not you will fight and curse it all the while trying to remove due to scale build up. I just did my kitchen pull down faucet. That blasted handle did not want to come off! It took a long time, spraying it with white vinegar. Thanks

Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know… getting the Phister handle off. Short and to the point, exactly how DIY vids should be. 👍

Hi T.T. Thanks for this video. I had no idea my B.R. faucet has a lifetime warranty! I called the number you gave, and they are sending me replacement cartridges for a 15 year old faucet.

Your videos helped me solve the leak and stuck faucet, thank you!

Thanks, this video was very helpful and informative. The folks from Pfister shipped me replacement parts in less than a week! No more drippy faucet.

Fyi: you can flip or reverse these cartridges from hot to cold, or cold to hot. Use small screwdriver , pop off bottom black cap. Pull out guts slightly and rotate 90 degrees, snap cap back on.

Glad I saw this video as I had no idea how to get to the cartridge or even how to remove the handle. no set screws. Heck, didn't even know it was a Pfister as the name is so faint on the unit. My son saw it but too he is in plumbing supplies. LOL. I bought this 3 years ago at home depot and it already dripping. I guess the Az. hard water. It about destroys everything. Plumbing companies need to find a way around this issue with their faucets, dishwashers, washing machines. Great video.

5 years for mine to start leaking. Ready to repair it now. Thank you for this video. 🤝🏼👏🏼✌🏼 From West Covina Southern California 🍻

Perfect!! I had a leaking Price Pfister faucet and wasn't sure which nut to turn. Your video was the only one on RU-vid that showed the detail on which of the two nuts to turn. Thanks!!

Thank you for the clear instructions and the tip on getting free cartridges. I just received them in the mail and am ready to install.

Video, well done. Clear to the point, and enjoyed the backround music. Good for you!

Is this generally how to repair all brands? I’m not sure exactly why mine is leaking or what brand it is to know what to search for on how to fix.

Thanks for the tips and demo! ...but did you forget to put the larger diameter thin gasket on before the retaining nut?

Help Thrifty Tani! I loved this video and ordered and follow to a T but may handles both completely turn 360 degrees. The water shuts off in one spot but why isn't it locking into place instead of turning in curcles?

Thanks for sharing this video. I am trying to replace cartridge of my Pfister F5314HNY 2-H kitchen faucet but having difficulty removing the hub. Tried penetrating oil but it does not loosen. Any tips or suggestions?

So fun story, my faucet has begun a slow drip. I knew about removing the handle and tightening the nut down which does stop the drip sometimes but when I popped the small cap off the handle to get access to the screw it wasn't budging. I put my weight on the screwdriver and slooooowly tried to untighten the screw only to feel the screwdriver "wrench" it's way out meaning the screw head is now stripped. Several swear words later, I bought a screw-extractor kit only for it to NOT work. I just now finished installing the new one on the hot side and the way I went about it was small hacksaw and cut the handle off (took about 30m due to the fact the handle was solid metal and confined space AND every back n forth action was see-sawing the cartridge making me worried about breaking something else). Then I finally had access to the large nut holding the cartridge in place and unscrewed that, pulled the cartridge out... put in the new one. Had to buy a replacement handle set so it matches (since Ace didn't have the same ones). Stuck screw made this 10m job into a 1 hour job. Thanks to your video I found which cartridge I needed because the bottom black plastic piece which comes apart HAD come apart and the lower half was still stuck inside the faucet. So looking at this video I realized the cartridge wasn't complete. Used 2 needle-nose pliers to remove the bottom part and went to Ace and found the right replacement. Faucet's fixed, no drip. *Phew*

So helpful thank you! I was able to do this from watching. I appreciate the tip at the end to find my model number!

Thank you sir. Your videos were really helpful and saved me some money. Best wishes

Thanks for tip on "brass" being soft

What about doing for old 8 inch cartridge bathroom replacement like 15 years Pfister. Thanks

Hello!Your video is very good. However the hot water cartridge I need to replace is stuck. I tried wiggling it and cannot remove it. Can I use a drill to break it up and then be able to remove it? Thanks.

Thank you for this video. I am struggling with my kitchen faucet and you've given me some information.

Hi. I don’t have that model. So I don’t know how to take apart our kitchen faucet Kai-18 . I have the replacement parts free. I read the reviews on our model, it seems to have problems, continuously. I think we should get a new different kitchen faucet ? It started having problems with in a month.

great video, been looking for one like this

My cartridge has a halfmoon on the bottom and not a flower shape. Can I use the flower one in video?

Real Nice. I wonder if it's the same way for Moen faucet? Thanks.

YOu might mention: If the faucet turns when you try to unscrew the cartridge, you might need a basin wrench.

Hi ,how do you remove the bottom portion of the cartridge if its stuck in the faucet

Hi! thank you for your advice! I already called Pfister and they are going to send the entire assembly with cartridges since it has a life time warranty. I will follow your advice... thank you again!

A most excellent video! Saved me a ton of time.

Can these cartridges be cleaned? I.E running water backwards through them or blowing them out?

Thanks! This is a very helpful video!

Hey this was a great video, thanks so much for it. It really helped me out!

Hi, I replaced the 'hot' cartridge in pfister bathroom faucet, not because of low water pressure, because the handle was impossible to turn. I believe I have the exact same model, mine be older though. I ended up replacing the cold cartridge too. Everything went back together fine, I checked for debris and cleared the water lines before installing the new cartridge. Now, there is low pressure. No leaks, water comes out fine, but the pressure is about 50% of what it was. What could be wrong?

Thank you! Pfister should have your video as a reference!

Trying to figure out what brand my faucet is. Every video for several brands look way different. But, an aside.... when replacing old or new cartridge, it should have a thin coating of petroleum jelly to seal and keep rust down. Was maintenance rep for 250 person single sailor housing complex.

You're video was very helpful...Thank you!

Thanks for this. Just replaced my hot cartridge in about 10 minutes

I have an issue with the hot side. I'm using these same cartridges but my handle keeps spinning and won't shut off the water.

Does anyone know if the hot side barrel turns counter clockwise to remove the same as the cold? Or is it reversed?

Super helpful. Pretty much did it right along with the video. Thanks!

Worked perfectly! thanks for the great instructions!

Do you have any suggestions to remove a stuck handle? I need to replace the cold water cartridge on a Pfister Lindosa faucet but the handle will not budge. I can unscrew the hot water handle easily but the cold water handle is really stuck. Thank you in advance.

Very useful. Does anyone know how to put back the valve retainer bracket? It came off when I replaced a stuck cartridge. Part number is 931-010. Thanks.

The part you said turn this the but under the sink? What do you mean hold that in place why you unscrew cartridge??

They sent me a new cartridge and it was easy to replace but as time goes on the handle gets harder to turn on and off.

Thanks...my faucet is fixed. New sub!

Hi. What if I can't get the lower part of the handle to turn at all?

why did you change the cartridge?

How do I find out my faucet's maker?

So you went from showing the faucet to the catridge? How about the removal part?

It would be good to know WHY the faucet leaks. If the O-ring is the problem, rather than the entire cartridge, then my hardware store carries those for a few cents each. But if the plastic inlet/outlet wears out, then of course, the whole module has to go into the landfill.

Many thanks buddy !!!

Can you go buy a cartridge if you cant wait three weeks for the free one?

I think mine separated in two the rod from the stem stayed inside the handle

Thanks for the info

Thank you .

Did it in 5 minutes! Thanks!

Do all Pfister faucets use these cartridges?

On my faucet the nut on top of the cartridge is very VERY tight. I cannot get it off.

Thank you!!

They only replace for free if you are the original owner of the Pfister faucet or property

I have a!similar setup and could not figure this out thanks life saver!

My replacement cartridge will not go in. It’s identical to original.update-half of cartridge didn’t come out.

tried to remove the handles this way and they just keep spinning, drip is worse now - hope i didnt break them

The handle is not unscrewing. Anyone know how to loosen it?

The faucet came existing with the home when I bought it, so apparently the lifetime warranty is not transferable. I guess it doesn't matter either way since waiting 3 weeks is a complete joke when your faucet is dripping and Amazon has the same item for $6.

The handle turns all the way around The water shuts on and off. The handle does not stop in the off and on position

Add a bit of petroleum jelly to the rubber seals.

Very helpful...Thanks.

If you need the cartridge sooner, Amazon carries it: Cold water cartridge: amzn.to/2jTyOmJ Hot water cartridge: amzn.to/2jVvzLd Brass retainer nut: amzn.to/2AW1e9S Thanks, Tani

I followed your advice and took mine apart. I cleaned it, put it back together, and made sure everything was snug. Now there's no drip.

👍 perfect!

Thank you kind Sir...

Ok so I took my cartridge out but where it was if filling with water. I turned my main off .... 🤔🙃

How do you even know the brand name ?

I replaced the seat gasket at bottom of cartridge for 50 cents. No more drip.

Thanks! Shaaka :)

I called the phone number and cannot understand a word the man is saying plus it's a very bad conection

The plumber's credo: Hot's on the left, cold's on the right, shit doesn't always flow downhill, payday isn't always on Thursday, and don't chew your fingernails.

Considering the price of Pfister faucets, i think "about 3 weeks for the parts to arrive" is absurd. Not a bad video but i hope ACE Hardware sees this video so they can see that rotten quality tools they sell. i'm a very frugal guy but i couldn't focus on a word you said after i saw the wrench. Sorry, Pal.

Cylinder is stuck 4:31

I can't even get the hub to come off

Price Pfister's "lifetime warranty" is a joke.

😡 Pfister is piece of junk, can’t believe I have to do this every year for a facet.

aloha, can tell you one akamai brada. mshalo, you, helped me save some money.

Thank you