How To Replace A Kohler Shower Valve

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How to replace a kohler shower valve. If you have a kohler forte shower head that is dripping like we did the answer at least for us was to replace mixer valve. Single control bath shower valve identification. Many shower valve designs combine the mixer and pressure balancing mechanisms into one control cartridge.
This video shows how to perfor. Once the trim is removed refer to the information below to identify. For assistance with removing the trim refer to identify and remove single control bath and shower trim.
Before doing any repairs to your kohler valve please shut off your water. Cover the drain with tape to avoid the loss of any small parts. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats.
Kohler shower faucets are designed a little differently than many shower valves. Please refer to the following steps below to service your kohler rite temp k 304 shower valve with the mixer cap gp77759 and pressure balancing unit pbu gp500520 or the mixer cap and pbu kit gp76851. To identify the model number of your shower valve first remove the trim or handle and decorative plate t his allows you to expose the valve for proper identification.