Shower Valve Hard To Turn
Remove faucet handles and place handle pieces in bowl.
Shower valve hard to turn. If a shower faucet handle is too tight it will be difficult for you to turn. If you cannot turn the handles using the faucet becomes unnecessarily difficult. Regardless of the cause you ll need a few items to make sure you can fix the problem and have your faucet functioning properly. Pour straight vinegar in bowl until handles are completely submerged and allow them to soak overnight.
In the morning spray wd 40 into the faucet valve attached to your counter piece. Faucets become hard to turn due to the buildup of mineral deposits or problems related to the faucet s cartridge. Replace your own moen shower control knob easy job but expensive cartridge. Moen posi temp 1222 duration.
Loosen the handle to avoid continually struggling to turn the handle which could possibly lead to damaging the handle and causing the additional problem of a leak. Adjust a tight shower handle for easier turning.