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How To Repair A Leaky Shower Or Tub Valve Faucet - Dual Stem Type
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2012
- Tutorial of repairing a leak in a price pfister stem valve faucet in my shower. I needed to replace the valve stem seat and the rubber flat washer. disassembly and assembly was simple, and I bought the replacement parts at lowe's. The leaking is fixed! Hooray! No more drip drip drip.
I was telling my husband 10 minutes ago that im just calling a plumber and having him replace the entire pipe behind the wall of my shower- an that if the wall was going to get opened up then i might as well replace the old worn tile- and if im doing THAT then im going to replace the tub. I think you jut saved us a few grand.
I replaced the whole stem on my faucet because the brass was chipped. The faucet still leaked, and now I know why. I had no idea that you could replace the valve seat! Thanks for the video.
Just a suggestion for anyone trying this.This is a good simple repair video,however before installing the cover and knob you should have turned on the water and checked for leaks way in the back where (you put the teflon tape)the seat is before closing it up,once covered you would never see a leak inside the wall. Otherwise nice video.
Oh man. I just paid $120 for a plumber to come fix a leaky faucet. 10 minutes and 2 gaskets changed... and 5 days later the leak is back and worse than ever. Found this video, removed the seat, and sure enough there is a good sized nick in the ring. Wish I had tackled it myself in the first placed and saved myself some money! Thanks for the help.
I had never known what was behind a shower faucet or how to get it off. Thanks to your video and another video I was able to fix the leak. I am going to change the stem on all three knobs (hot/cold/shower-faucet knob). Like Gomer Pyle said, THANK YA! THANK YA! THANK YA!
Great video! A lot of plumbers will say, I need to replace d whole thing, bec they dont want to deal w small parts! I learned a lot w this video! Tx...super great
Just watched your video. I had changed out the washer and a few weeks later my hot water started leaking in the shower again. This time I changed out the stem valve because I noticed that the metal housing that the washer sits in was deteriorating. NO MORE DRIPPING! Thank you!
Mary Rodriguez Good job, I'm glad you got it fixed! Thanks for the comment.
I had no idea the seats could be replaced. Thanks for the video.
Glad to help out, thanks!
I always replace both at the same time. If not, I am back at it replacing the other one. Thank you. Good video.
I watched half of this video and was able to figure out. thanks a bunch! I was able to learn what the problem was, how to fix it and it only cost $8 for parts.
I also had a leaking shower valve and it is fixed now. I was not sure about the procedure until watching your video. I have a different stem type but he process is the same and the nut for the stem is not as easily reached. A five dollar stem wrench from the hardware store solved reaching the nut. Thanks for the video.
I'm glad you are now leak-free!
Thank you Thank you, Thank you, I have been having a problem for a month and don't have the money for a plumber. I am pretty handy around the house and knew I could do it myself your video confirmed it.
Thanks, this gave me enough info to fix my leaky shower myself...a few things for those who have 20 yr old valves though....the knob may be fused to the valve stem...you may need to drill it out..start with a 1/16th bit, move up to 1/4"...it will come of.f..but you will need a new valve as you will have destroyed it. Also, if you can't unscrew the valve from the pipe....aside fromWD 40...use a heat gun or hair dryer....learned this trick taking shotguns apart...give is 30 secs high heat and it screws right off.
Charlie Zollo
Good video, one error. Never tighten the stem without backing off the knob a turn or so. It is possible that the washer will bottom against the valve seat before the stem is fully seated, cutting the the washer.
THANK YOU your video is excellent, I learned a lot plus I won't be calling my plumber anymore, he kept changing the washer but not the valve seat :) Faucet seat wrench $ 6 at Ace and I got the washer kit for $5... No more drip drop
Had I seen this video a day earlier I would've saved $36. I had the same dripping problem for months and decided to do it myself with no knowledge of plumbing. Got new stems and handles and everything worked out great except that all I needed to do was change one washer. But then again the old stems were mismatched in length and worn out as the handles I had before were the wrong size. So not only I stopped the leak but it looks great now. Now I know for next time and save money.
Great info and very helpful!
TIP: Dont forget to place rag over drain!
Looks like you had an easier time than I did. On my first try I encountered some problems that you didn't have. First off, I didn't have the pleasure of removing the faucet stem and taking it to the hardware store. I live in a condo and needed to get permission from the resident manager to schedule a shut off date. I only had a two hour window to repair my leaky faucet. Once the water was shut off, I then had to remove the hot water stem with my locking pliers. While I was able to remove it with the pliers, the surface area to remove the stem was very small. Once I had removed the stem, I had difficulty removing the seat. I don't know if it was stuck or I wasn't using the seat removal tool correctly. I probably should have tapped on it a little. Anyway, I replaced the stem with a new one and just utilized the original seat. Luckily the seat wasn't too damaged and the leaking stopped. Thanks for the informative video though.
Richard HO Great to hear you got it fixed. I can sympathize with the stress that comes with working under a deadline, it can get stressful. Gotta love that HOA. Still better than hiring a plumber though!
Thanks for the tip looks like that's what I will be doing this weekend.
Thank you for posting this video. I have the same problem, and although Im pretty mechanically inclined, I was a little skeptical in attempting to repair this myself. But not anymore!! Im especially glad to know I have to turn the water service off. A big dummy associate from H.D. said I didn't have to. So thanks again also, for preventing a possible scalding from hot water. Best to you
Good luck on the project, thanks!
Everything went well. Thanks again. However, the only problem I have now, is its still leaking a little bit. Im guessing its the cold water side this time. But no fears. You've taught me well
raylotta1 I'm sure you'll figure it out. After you know how the thing works, you realize there are only a few places where it can be leaking. Happy hunting!
Im not sure if you covered this in your video. And Im asking without researching it, but can the stem be adjusted to open or shut with less force? Or with less rotations of the knob?
raylotta1
The rate that the valve opens is detemined by the threads that are cast in the valve, so that can't be adjusted. The resistance you feel when you turn the knob is from the seal around the stem. You might try loosening the packing bushing (see 7:36) but not too much or you'll have a leak around the stem. Good luck!
thanks for the very detailed video. Got both done in an hour including visit to hardware store!
Quick and to the point, thanks for the info.
Thanks for such an informative video, great refresher for me. It's been 10 yrs or more since my last one. As for your shower head, they sell low pressure "power shower" heads for $5-$6 at Wal-Mart. Great for a man, the ladies don't care for`m much tho. Steps up the spray, we had them on Navy ships
Glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah those cheapo shower heads are invigorating, but they kind of make me feel like I'm fighting with the shower.
Very informative. Any advice if the seat is worn and corroded such that the seat wrench just eats away the seat
Although I am sure you have solved your problem by now this info might be helpful to someone else reading this thread ...
I had a stripped cold seat. I researched the internet and found this useful information. Using the seat wrench you place it in the seat and tap it lightly with a hammer. It makes new grooves in the seat (inside) and I was able to un screw the stripped seat.
I had a similar problem where the wrench wouldn't engage. It seems that the end of the wrench was hitting the back of the pipe. My solution was to grind the end of the wrench down. You could probably use a file if you don't have a grinder. That allowed the wrench to fully engage in the seat. The old seat unscrewed easily and was replaced.
I hope all goes well, thanks!
Yeah that's the thing. I would have assumed it wouldn't be easily accessible. On top of that my wife would have said "just call a plumber before you start putting holes in the wall, and cost us even more". She has little faith. Not that me tearing things up that I've tried to fix is unheard of. :-)
Last note: it was my valve handle screw head that had snapped off....so I had to drill...but when I did get it off it was fused with mineral deposits. Price Pfister...not bad for 23 yrs....fixed hot water side, cold water side works fine but I bought the kit for both at ACE...about $40. Saved over $300 on a plumber! I had individual shut off's in basement.
GreenJanuary you only need to turn off the water if you want to stay dry :)
Great job!!
funny he mentions 'just two dollars worth of parts'. mine were about $3 BUT the valve seat bib remover tool was $17! Thank God it's a ONE time expense... btw, the video was very
..informative & helpful. Thank you.
Great work and video
So, I replaced the valve seat and the washer and I am still having a leak. I will do more tests.
Great video, thanks!
If I may make one comment - when you are referring to re-seating the valve+/ replacing the metal washers could you please be more specific about the type of sealant you are using for example: is it waterproof sealant or is it ptfe tape?
Thanks again.
I have older stems (Gerber). I'm wondering if I can replace all three stems and seats with say... some current company's stems, that are the same length, or would I have to cut the copper pipe out and replace the whole thing just to upgrade?
good video J.G...i just have one question...... i have 2 new valve stems to put in and i noticed that one valve stem comes with a white gasket and the other comes with a black gasket... is the valve stem with the green gasket for the cold water or hot water? thanks in advance for the feedback buddy!
Valve seat wiggles all over the place! Dnt think its tightning . What can it be??
Thank you for the video! I was able to change my valve stem myself and stop that constant dripping. Do you have any videos in how to fix a bathroom plug that won't flip down? :)
Erin R. Glad you got it fixed. I'm not sure what plug you're talking about. Bathtub drain?
Thanks a lot. This helps.
Happy to help, thanks
I don't even want to imagine how much a plumber would have charged for that, and to be honest calling one is how I would have handled a leaky shower before watching this.
Well done!
I live in a older house made back in the 70s, I didn't have to cut the main water line to the house off to replace my shower valve stems, is that something only necessary for newer homes are did I just break a plumbing rule by not cutting the main water line off to the house?
I'm no expert, but my house was built in '69 and I have to do the same thing (turn off main water supply) in order to do any work. Unfortunately there are very few, if any, shut off valves in my home past the main shut off. And no, I have never heard of anything negative about doing what you did, as long as you don't break that main valve! lol
Thanks for the feed back Jordan Sampson. The weird thing is I had to use the old diverter valve for the 2nd bathroom cause the one that came with the kit from Lowes for some strange odd reason didn't work, the threads were slightly different but ironically the hot and cold valve stems in the kit I got from Lowes worked lol, I did put new gaskets on the old diverter valve and now everything is fine. I have a water cut off tool it only takes a few seconds to cut main water supply off to the house. I try to do all the work I can when need be because calling a plumber is just to Dame high in this City are probably every were else too.
What size is the seal the you replaced on the valve?
My plumber said that he has to replace the whole faucet because he can't repair the thread, He can replaced the seat but the thread ring he can't replace, so he says. So he's charging 500 dollars to put in a complete new faucets. He replaced it 3 yrs ago but he says my hot water was too hot and it destroyed the thread. And this is with a discount.
Thanks for you post. I replaced the faucets on my shower a while back but was still dripping. I saw the vid on how to replace the seats and i did it today. It was just as you show it on the vid. Saved me some bucks and i learned something although i was a little comprehensive at first. Hooray for me, even my bitchy wife gave me a d+ but wtf could i expect from her right ??
Sounds good to me, like I always said when I was in school a D+ is still passing!!
lol .... "apprehensive" is what I think you meant.
I have a hot, cold & the one for the tub. The one for the tub is shut off & closed cuz its no longer used. My cold one leaks, the threading was stripped on the stem, bought a new one, replaced it, changed the o ring on all 3 of them. Now that the leak is gone, only a little water comes on from the hot one.
Anybody know why?
$5.99 on Amazon, $7 at Lowes.
Great Video But I would of Changed Both at the Same time Also you said around $2.00 for parts?? Plus unless your a Plumber Most People don't have the Tool Around your Home So that was over $10.00 So Just to let the people Know it is a Easy Fix if you have the right tools Also 99 out of 100 your not going to be able to use an adjustable tool you will need the Socket that fits the Stem to remove it from the wall area And make sure you Turn the Main water supply on the outside of the Home
What was the purpose of unscrewing the inner sleeve of the valve?
With stem sockets you wouldn't need to. In this case he needed to remove it to fit adjustable wrench.
exactly I cant believe people are making video's claiming to have to replace the seats, and valves its a simple fix of a 5 cent washer...
Whatever you do ,do not force the valve off...wd40 and heat, and go slow, eventually it will screw off.
Could have smoothed it down with a seat grinder.
Thanks
Good to hear you liked the video, thanks!
does water need to be cut off first?
Slick
My gasket seat stripped . How do I get it out. ?
Possibly nipple extractor or screw extractor.
thanks! very helpful..! :p
Gabriel Abraham Puliran Glad to help out!
It looks like you repaired the hole in the wall....
Good Morning jenniesgarage, I did everything that was showed in your video, but my shower head still leaks, it feels like the hot water isn't turning all of the way off help...water is actually running, it's low but I do have to pay for water...any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond to this email.
NOT if there is a crack
good video but valve seats do not come out that easy all the time. actually never.