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To replace a shower valve, start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate, so you can remove them. Then, shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate, so you can reach the valve. Using needlenose pliers, remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall.
Fortunately, replacing your shower valve is a manageable home improvement project that can save you money and restore your shower’s functionality. In this step-by-step guide, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to change a shower valve properly.
Is your shower valve leaking due to water hammer, hard water, or another issue? Learn how to replace shower valve cartridges and valve assemblies yourself.
Rebuilding an old shower valve to like-new condition with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. (See below for a shopping list, tool...
Resources. Bathrooms. How to Repair, Replace and Install Bathtub Faucets and Shower Valves. By HomeAdvisor. Updated August 23, 2017. Your faucet uses a system of valves and handles to control the temperature and flow of water in your bathtub or shower. In many cases, faucet problems stem from one of these components.
Learn how to replace a shower valve by removing the shower handle and cover, and then replacing the old shower valve cartridge with a new one. This one-for-one replacement can be done by most DIYers and takes about one hour.
How to Replace a Shower Mixing Valve | This Old House - YouTube. This Old House. 2.14M subscribers. 4.1K. 1.3M views 10 years ago. Fixing a faulty valve with This Old House plumbing and...
Shower valve leaks, inconsistent water flow, or temperature regulation issues indicate a faulty faucet. Here’s what you need to do: Assess the overall condition of the valve and all of its components. A faulty valve could be caused by worn-out seals, corrosion or mineral buildup within it.
Unscrew the valve bodies from the wall with the slip joint pliers and the tub sockets. Replace the seats for the valves. They should come in the repair kit. Put the new stems into the valves and tighten them with the tub socket. Tighten the bonnets on each of the stems with the open-ended adjustable wrench.