Replacing A Shower Mixing Valve

To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them.

Replacing a shower mixing valve. Rebuilding an old shower valve to like new condition with this old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey. Genuine moen parts are designed to extend the life of your faucets. The parts of the shower faucet you can see are only trim.

Replacing a shower mixer valve isn t as easy as replacing a faucet on your bathroom or kitchen sink. Your moen faucet or shower head may also work with specialized parts and accessories for optimal performance. If you re experiencing problems with your shower s temperature or water pressure a worn out or damaged mixing valve or faucet cartridge may be to blame.

Replacement parts filters cartridges and accessories are just a click away. The actual valve is behind the wall. Some have a cover plate which can be pried off with a small screwdriver.

Replacing a shower faucet valve can be divided into two phases. Delta 1 2 in id compression x 1 2 in od compression brass thermostatic mixing valve. Find tub shower valves at lowe s today.

Unscrew and remove the handle. From here you can insert your new valve. When replacing a shower faucet take off the shower head by turning the connecting nut counterclockwise with a pair of pliers.

Delta 1 2 in id x 1. Using needlenose pliers remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall. Remove the cap from the valve by unscrewing the brass screw from each side of the valve.