Changing Tub Valve Stem

This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats.

Changing tub valve stem.

Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or phillips head screwdriver as needed. You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle will not come. By hand unscrew and remove the escutcheon to expose the stem. This video provides complete instructions on how to repair a malfunctionin.

Pop the caps off the faucet handles with a slot screwdriver. How to repair a delta tub shower valve. Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve. Using a valve stem wrench or channel locks remove the stem.

Turn off the water to the bathtub. To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them. If you can t find a valve that is dedicated to the bathroom turn off the main. Bring this part to your local hardware or plumbing supply store to buy a replacement.

Begin by using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the handle s plastic cover also called the plastic insert or index. Odds are you ll just have to take it back. Use a valve socket and pliers to loosen and remove the old stem from the wall. If you re working on a two handled faucet we recommend replacing the washers and seats in both the hot and cold valves.

Using needlenose pliers remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall. You will not know what kind of stem you need prior to taking the faucet apart so do not buy it in advance. They help us help you. Lubricate the parts with special plumber s grease.

A shows the bathtub plumbing faucet stem replacement parts and how to prepare the stem for reinstallation. How to fix a leaky tub faucet stem 1. First unscrew the packing nut. Unscrew the lock nut.

Diy bathtub faucet repair fixing a leaking dripping faucet yourself without paying a plumber. Wiggle the handle and pull it off. See below for a shopping list tool. Thanks for watching.