How To Replace Shower Faucet Handle
The design of faucet handles vary not only from brand to brand but from model to model.
How to replace shower faucet handle. There are 3 styles of shower faucets available. I can t help but think this is done intentionally to make repairs difficult. On this video we replace all 3 shower stems. Many shower components come pre packaged as a set so you are sure to have everything you need including new faucet handles.
This video discusses how to find the proper replacement bathtub faucet handles shows how to remove the cover to access the screws holding the handles shows removing the screws and prying off. So if you break a handle you. Shower valves that drip water out of the nozzle of the bathroom usually need to replace the cartridge. 1 x research source single handled shower faucets have a tee connection to both hot and cold water supplies and control water temperature and water flow with just 1 handle.
Place the screwdriver head between the cap and the faucet and tap it gently with a hammer and the cap should pop off. Fixed brass pin on top of valve body to secure a single handle moen cartridge. Simply remove the fixing nuts and remove the old cartridge with pliers. Tighten by turning the screw clockwise with a screwdriver.
Place the decorative cap if provided in the kit on the handle and snap or screw it into place. In this video i m removing the old low end moen plastic handle and replacing it with a universal chrome handle both. Many single handle shower valve models use fixing nuts to secure the cartridge in place. Learn how to replace or repair a broken or outdated bathtub and shower handle.
If you have a faucet with a lever style handle look for a set screw underneath the lever.