Low Water Pressure on the Hot Side Only? It Could Be Your Shower Cartridge

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @user-cj2wt2ku2g
    @user-cj2wt2ku2g 2 роки тому +42

    Probably the BEST DIY video regarding this concern. So straight forward and most of all...IT WORKED!

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +5

      Awesome! Glad it fixed your problem!

    • @VolleyballJIM
      @VolleyballJIM 7 місяців тому +1

      Yep, not too long, not too short, covered all topics

  • @djmannion2369
    @djmannion2369 2 роки тому +20

    Fixed the problem. Watched the video a few times and everything was SPOT ON!!! Two thumbs up!!! Thank you

  • @kia511
    @kia511 Рік тому +4

    The best video on the topic! Followed the instructions and have hot water pressure again!
    The strange thing is that my house is 8 years old and we have never used this guest shower, so not sure how the cartridge had gone bad?! Maybe from sitting there without water flowing through it?! Thanks again!

  • @GingeredRage
    @GingeredRage Місяць тому +1

    Also, keep an eye out for the flow restrictors that are installed by the MFG's, you will greatly improve your shower experience if you can figure out how to delete it.
    Great video. I appreciated the candid style with a 'non-acting' type of delivery.

  • @deannabailey7408
    @deannabailey7408 Рік тому +11

    Great job describing the parts and how to...love to see any hiccups, because in the real world we always have issues, like the part not coming off easily. GREAT VIDEO!

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching... and for the feedback!

  • @dannym5047
    @dannym5047 2 роки тому +7

    Just finished replacing cartridge, what a wonderful success! Thanks

  • @jamesj4909
    @jamesj4909 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for clear navigation through this repair. Worked a treat.

  • @YungHustle1010
    @YungHustle1010 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this. Definitely fixed my problem. I followed you step by step and now my hot water pressure is back.

  • @bethaiton9916
    @bethaiton9916 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks! Your video helped me change my sister's cartridge. Thank you so much

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Glad this was helpful!

  • @jules4818
    @jules4818 11 днів тому

    great video! any advice on how to increase the water pressure just in the shower? the sinks around our house all have amazing pressure, except for our showers. we tried to remov the water pressure valve thing inside the head, deep cleaned the heads, and bought a new shower head and still get very weak pressure. do you know of anything else we can try before calling a plumber 😢

  • @cabletv1997
    @cabletv1997 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing the video. Question. Could the low hot water pressure from the shower also affect the hot water pressure from the vanity sink faucet in the same bathroom?

  • @anthonymadrigal8851
    @anthonymadrigal8851 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this video 👍 Really appreciate your work. thanks 🙏

  • @damien12309
    @damien12309 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your time, I think this will help.

  • @littlewigglemonster7691
    @littlewigglemonster7691 28 днів тому

    Friend had this problem gotter solved for them, thank you!

  • @RandyLie
    @RandyLie Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video. I followed your instructions with my Hansgrohe system and replaced it with a new cartridge, but 2-months later the pressure has gradually worsened again. Any thoughts?

  • @uncledoey
    @uncledoey 4 місяці тому

    thanks for this before/after presentation. One question--is there any way to tell whether the problem is just the cartridge as opposed to the whole valve fixture itself? The latter is a lot more work and mess.

  • @mcnobody6442
    @mcnobody6442 Рік тому +1

    Thanks this was my exact problem rust clog at water heater

  • @rscranman2002
    @rscranman2002 Рік тому +1

    Nice video sir. Could this issue also occur in the bathroom faucet? Trickle of the hot water side comes out but nothing when we swing the lever to the cold water side. All other faucets/showers dispense water normally in house.

  • @astrasasha
    @astrasasha Рік тому

    So i have same shower setup and i had no pressure. But it was because of main valve wasn't fully opened. After opening it more, switching to shower water flow started making noise. Will be performing valve replacement anyways. Watched this video 5 times now.

  • @Newbrandstudio
    @Newbrandstudio 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Thanks

  • @Isgood2beKing
    @Isgood2beKing 10 місяців тому +1

    New subcriber,
    Thank you for your help!
    That low flow was drive me crazy

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome, glad it helped you!

  • @knicks6030
    @knicks6030 Рік тому +1

    Quick question what is the pressure from the hot side is not only in the showers I have problems with foists as well.

  • @FranciscoBarrasa-b8x
    @FranciscoBarrasa-b8x Місяць тому +1

    Great video ever it worked!

  • @davidanderson6304
    @davidanderson6304 2 роки тому +1

    We have a moen brand faucet are the cartridges the same for all brands?
    Great video
    Thanks
    David Anderson Newell iowa

  • @tyoder87
    @tyoder87 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Fixed the issue but for some reason when the water is turned about halfway between cold and hot, it sounds like it’s struggling to to let water in or something. I heard an odd noise coming from it but only in between hot and cold. All the way either way there’s no noise. I got a Danco cartridge. Could it be just an inferior cartridge compared to the Moen?

  • @auniversalwoman
    @auniversalwoman Рік тому +2

    So educational! Thank you!

  • @kanoelapriel8462
    @kanoelapriel8462 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. How would I do this with a three knob shower set up?? Thanks in advance.

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  3 роки тому +1

      With a three knob, there will be a separate valve on the hot side that's probably bad. Check out this video for more details: ua-cam.com/video/zDY2MCQZRic/v-deo.html

  • @shilver101
    @shilver101 Рік тому

    had low water pressure in both my showers just started happening out of the clear blue...I called my local water co. they asked if I have a water softener which I do but have never used. They advised me to turn nozzle onto Bypass which I did and water pressure if BACK to normal

  • @David-ik6yu
    @David-ik6yu 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. I just installed a new Moen 2510 valve with a new 1222 cartridge. I have extremely low water pressure. If I take the cartridge out and turn the house water back on, the water pressure is normal blowing across the shower. I have contacted Moen and their answer was a new 1222 cartridge. I have now swapped the cartridge 3 times with three different cartridges and no difference. I reversed the cartridge so that H&C are on the bottom. Same issue but now hot water comes out instead of cold. I did recently install a new hot water heater (electric) and pressure tank before replacing the shower valve. Could the pressure tank on the hot water heater be the issue???? All other plumbing in the house works fine.

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +1

      Both hot and cold are low pressure? Since it's fine everywhere else and you've swapped out the cartridge (a lot), I suppose it could be the valve itself but I'm not sure what the issue would be. Sorry I can't be more help.

    • @David-ik6yu
      @David-ik6yu 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and sorry for the delayed reply. Ill advise if and when I figure it out.

    • @HugeCockAndBalls
      @HugeCockAndBalls 2 роки тому +1

      I have the same issue! fuck moen!!!!

    • @Mashataters
      @Mashataters 2 роки тому +1

      @@David-ik6yu were you able to figure out what the issue was? I'm having the same problem

    • @jeffmaraman8149
      @jeffmaraman8149 2 роки тому +1

      Me too just the hot water. I've changed the cartridge and the seat several times...when I remove the seat and the cart water blasts out of the hole

  • @OpenMindedForever
    @OpenMindedForever 3 роки тому +6

    For a rental unit built in 1928, where the hot water supply pipe is rusted and often clogged, which reduces the hot water flow rate (pressure), would you recommend (1) changing the pressure-balance mixing valve, (2) only the cartridge, and/or (3) "cold water backflushing" the hotline? I get fluctuating 0.05GPM to 1.5GPM hot water from my shower nipple and tub spout compared to 5.0GPM to 5.5GPM on the cold side. It can take 30 to 100 minutes to fill up a 50 gallon bathtub with hot water and I get thermal too-hot and too-cold shocks from the showerhead. Yikes! Old rusted pipes!

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  3 роки тому +3

      Easiest would be to inspect the cartridge first and see if it has a problem, then I'd inspect inside the valve to see if theres some debris that can easily be removed. Good luck!

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 роки тому +2

      With a rental property, to remove liability, have the pipe replaced,if you take out the pressure balancer someone could get scalded.

  • @thegirlwithamicrophone
    @thegirlwithamicrophone Рік тому +1

    SO helpful. Thank you!!

  • @jonymanay
    @jonymanay Рік тому

    I only have low pressure on the hot water side. Having issues after replacing my shower head. So the hose and shower nozel part is new. I replaced the mixer last year so its brand new.
    Trying to think what i can do. I might try the old shower head back on after work.

  • @I-Genius
    @I-Genius 2 роки тому

    Hello
    I watched the video , it very helpful. Thanks much,
    I tried myself, but I got different kind of cartridge. I am stuck. Could you help me if send the picture of my current faucet cartridge, pls

  • @SteelCityFilms
    @SteelCityFilms 3 роки тому +3

    Hi, thanks for the great video. I get perfect cold but when turning to the hot it gets very weak. The entire system is brand new and has never been used before. I have the same set up in the other bath w/ no issues. I have a tankless heater (Navien NPE - 240S). I don't see or know about a manifold. Before buying the tool to remove the cartridge, do you have any suggestions? Much appreciated.

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  3 роки тому +2

      Since it's new, you might just be able to use pliers to pull the cartridge out to inspect it without buying the tool. Also, it could be that the hot water line has some type of blockage inside the line... Like debris from wood or even solder if it's copper pipes. Either way, both hot and cold are mixed in the valve so if something is blocked, or if it's the cartridge, I'd look there first. If it's not the valve/cartridge, then the problem has to be between that shower and the hot water tank.

    • @patdennis3202
      @patdennis3202 2 роки тому +2

      hey, i have the same tankless heater, same problem. Did you get it figured out?

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 роки тому +1

      Replace pressure balancer cartridge.

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 роки тому +1

      Great job.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 10 місяців тому

      Right after a water main break and repair on my block, my bathroom and kitchen sink hot water stopped coming out, only cold water comes out. But my shower and other bathroom sink are fine.
      Just my kitchen and main bathroom hot water stopped working at the same time and same day they worked on the main break on my block.
      So i doubt its the catridge, both faucets are only 6 years old.
      So is the problem with my hot water heater? But the hot water works for my shower and 2nd bathroom sink??

  • @nicolecamelliti8519
    @nicolecamelliti8519 7 місяців тому

    Can I use the replacement valve you added here on any faucet? I have a Pegasus.

  • @kaltrex9465
    @kaltrex9465 Рік тому +1

    Which point in the line to reduce water flow (pressure?) in the shower stream at least, to save money on water bill?

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  Рік тому

      They make shower heads that are designed to reduce the flow and save on water

  • @mikealvord55
    @mikealvord55 6 місяців тому

    Change the cartridge same issue I did put it in upside down so right is on the hot side now. What are your thoughts?

  • @tonynguyen8248
    @tonynguyen8248 2 роки тому +1

    I have new one . I just put in today but the water not strong enough. Can you help me please tell me what I need to do?? Please

  • @tomacquilano1304
    @tomacquilano1304 3 місяці тому

    Brand new shower valve only delivering 2 GPM from the tub spout on full hot setting. Plumbing is all new as the bathroom was gutted and completely new mechanicals installed. The mixing valve is a Moen UT2133EPBN. On full cold from the tub spout I get just over 4 GPM. Spoke with Moen and they say it's not the valve. Any ideas? Thank You!

  • @lewishorn5628
    @lewishorn5628 2 роки тому +2

    We had the same problem, replaced the cartridge and still have low hot water pressure in the shower. However, if the vanity sink water is running at the same time, there is good pressure. Any idea on what can cause this?

    • @i-tit5474
      @i-tit5474 Рік тому +2

      it's due to the air bubbles in the vertical pipe going to shower head and the sink is usually lower than shower head therefore it (the sink) gets more pressure .what i would do is either run the sink tap on full (Hot line) for a few seconds, you will hear air bubbles coming out once there is no bubbles you can turn it off or you can run both sink and shower ( on full hot lines as well) at the same time for a few second ( it may take longer depending on how far your hot water tank is to both) then turn off the sink tap. i hope that works let us know if it works for anyone. it works for me:)

    • @AboveAllAerials
      @AboveAllAerials Рік тому

      @@i-tit5474 thank you soooooo much for this, I was just about to order a cartridge and saw your comment...after running both the hot water on the sink and shower the hot water pressure in the shower again is good again, you made my day! :)))))

  • @user-xh2iy1mw9r
    @user-xh2iy1mw9r 5 місяців тому

    Would it be the valve if the hot water is low and the cold is full pressure but when it's hot the water also comes out of the faucet for the tub water?

  • @msbunns1
    @msbunns1 8 місяців тому

    Thanks this helped alot

  • @timfalter5940
    @timfalter5940 2 місяці тому

    Yeah the cartridge had nothing to do with mine... there is a mixing unit behind the cartridge that got clogged and had to be replaced. I then used the same cartridge.

  • @thirteenthgrade508
    @thirteenthgrade508 6 місяців тому

    My issue is - mine is a tub/shower. The shower head is fine but the tub faucet when fully open on hot drops in water pressure. Brand new cartridge and shower a tub. Any ideas?

  • @jimjamjom1
    @jimjamjom1 2 роки тому +6

    I have changed the complete shower unit (and therefore also the thermostat cartridge) and yet this exact problem persists (reduced pressure only on hot). Anyone got any thoughts about what else the problem could be?

    • @aaronbaraiya3692
      @aaronbaraiya3692 2 роки тому +2

      any update? could be your water heater, do you have any issues with that?

    • @joryclouthier
      @joryclouthier 2 роки тому +1

      If you are on a well with hard water or iron pipes hot water tank inlet/outlet could be blocking

    • @MakaylaTW
      @MakaylaTW 2 роки тому +1

      i’m having this problem too did you ever figure out a solution?

    • @jimjamjom1
      @jimjamjom1 2 роки тому +1

      @@MakaylaTW yes, for me it was the water tank in the attic was too small. Had to get someone in to work out the problem.

  • @kristinhumph
    @kristinhumph 2 роки тому +4

    What would be your course of action if this was happening to a shower that the hot water worked in the morning and now it’s not in the afternoon? Would you suspect a cartridge?
    Home is 20 years old, only this particular shower is loosing pressure on hot our other one is not. We do have polybutylene pipes.

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 роки тому +2

      Cartridge is pressure balancer, if you have a pressure drop it a no brainer.

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +2

      Most likely it's the cartridge.

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 2 роки тому +1

      I would suspect the cartridge, it floats between hot and cold,in the morning you shower relieving the hot expansion, during the day water heats up expands and gets stuck ,sometimes I have seen little or no pressure from both sides.

  • @LOREMIG
    @LOREMIG Рік тому

    Its possible that all new shower valve has to be adjusted?

  • @emc2968
    @emc2968 Рік тому

    Can you adjust the cartridge in any way or do you recommend buying a new one

  • @VerryLongName
    @VerryLongName Рік тому

    Would calcium deposits limit one or both hot and cold pressures? My shower upstairs doesn’t have as much cold water pressure but has plenty of hot
    It could easily be a cartridge issue but I’m gonna clean the deposits either way. I’ll also check the valves you mentioned

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  Рік тому

      It's possible it's calcium, but that usually affects both hot and cold, not one or the other.

  • @shanejpollard1877
    @shanejpollard1877 19 годин тому

    I'm assuming you turned water off to do this?

  • @lasaldude
    @lasaldude 10 місяців тому

    Great video man. Thanks. I think this is exactly what my problem is with my shower. Quick side note. Why would any one want tile with a chipped cutedge like that? Was it on sale? Lol it's so ugly. 😂

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad it helped! We think they were going for a Tuscan look when they built the house. It's not too bad but we wouldn't pick it for sure!

  • @robertlozano6546
    @robertlozano6546 2 роки тому

    How do you check brand of hardware and type of cartridge needed? Thanks so much.

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +1

      I have another video that can help: ua-cam.com/video/J-0Z_jabSG0/v-deo.html

  • @1smokeyj350
    @1smokeyj350 Рік тому +28

    I wouldn’t check the shower head if there’s pressure with the cold water

  • @elisaviola4874
    @elisaviola4874 17 днів тому

    What if the hot water is still coming out low pressure after changing it?

  • @flash8051
    @flash8051 2 роки тому +3

    At least a half dozen things that could make this task NOT go as easily as the video shows. Regardless, still helpful...just be aware that it may not be this easy (like most DIY projects).

    • @gbpluspcrepair
      @gbpluspcrepair Рік тому

      Agreed - with my luck, this is never going to be the fix! lol

  • @fictions2135
    @fictions2135 2 роки тому +1

    What if it’s the sink and shower only in one bathroom? Hot water in kitchen and second bathroom ok. Hot water in the sink and shower in the first bathroom very low. The only thing I can think is a bad solder job protruding into the copper pipe choking the flow.

    • @i-tit5474
      @i-tit5474 Рік тому +1

      Try This: it's due to the air bubbles in the vertical pipe going to shower head and the sink is usually lower than shower head therefore it (the sink) gets more pressure .what i would do is either run the sink tap on full (Hot line) for a few seconds, you will hear air bubbles coming out once there is no bubbles you can turn it off or you can run both sink and shower ( on full hot lines as well) at the same time for a few second ( it may take longer depending on how far your hot water tank is to both) then turn off the sink tap. i hope that works let us know if it works for anyone. it works for me:)

  • @ChuckTownRC51
    @ChuckTownRC51 2 роки тому +3

    I did all this and it did nothing. Also, my water takes forever to get hot. This ONLY happens at one shower (and one place) in the entire house.

    • @i-tit5474
      @i-tit5474 Рік тому +1

      Try this: it's due to the air bubbles in the vertical pipe going to shower head and the sink is usually lower than shower head therefore it (the sink) gets more pressure .what i would do is either run the sink tap on full (Hot line) for a few seconds, you will hear air bubbles coming out once there is no bubbles you can turn it off or you can run both sink and shower ( on full hot lines as well) at the same time for a few second ( it may take longer depending on how far your hot water tank is to both) then turn off the sink tap. i hope that works let us know if it works for anyone. it works for me:)

  • @MicahsMom
    @MicahsMom 11 місяців тому

    Ok so my husband replaced the cartdridge because we couuldnt het the water from the tub to stop dripping so he replaced it late night next moeming i went to take a shower turned cold water on from sjower then hot and not hot water turnung jt on only made the cold water slow down what did he do wrong

  • @Moomouse66
    @Moomouse66 11 місяців тому

    Hello! So we replaced this and we are still having the same issue. Any suggestions? House was built in ‘88

    • @BenMercy
      @BenMercy 7 місяців тому

      Did you try replacing the shower head? There is also a water flow restrictor inside it that you can break off and pull out for more pressure.

    • @JamesS2237
      @JamesS2237 24 дні тому

      same thing here! Were you able to find a solution?

  • @willgamez5555
    @willgamez5555 2 роки тому +1

    Did you have to shut off the water main?

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, I did. Once the cartridge is out there's nothing stopping the water

  • @bee2333
    @bee2333 Рік тому +1

    Behind the wall if i turn cold off from the valve and keep hot on i get no water on hot at all

  • @Tendertroll1
    @Tendertroll1 Рік тому

    Is the hot pressure supposed to be exactly as strong as cold or is it slightly less strong due to it not mixing with the cold?

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  Рік тому

      It should be the same pressure the whole way

  • @ironwill8596
    @ironwill8596 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @AnnM223
    @AnnM223 10 місяців тому

    Subscribed!

  • @ferndogg4427
    @ferndogg4427 2 роки тому +1

    Can u just turn off water through body valve?

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +2

      The cartridge is what blocks the water so once it's removed, you'll be soaked!

  • @alyshawilborn7491
    @alyshawilborn7491 2 роки тому

    Nice!!!

  • @cathyfrench325
    @cathyfrench325 6 місяців тому

    What if you replace the cartridge and still does not correct the hot water flow? Ie still low pressure

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  6 місяців тому +2

      Most likely there is something blocking the flow. Either something in the pipe (like solder/debris) or possibly a supply line valve is not open all the way

  • @Salanan
    @Salanan 2 роки тому +8

    My hot water is suddenly low pressure at every faucet.

    • @franklinrogers6388
      @franklinrogers6388 2 роки тому +3

      The issue where your pipe connects to your water heater, usually a clr type issue.

    • @Zackmack91
      @Zackmack91 2 роки тому +2

      The issue is likely a blockage. Happens often with galvanized pipe not as common with copper.

  • @jasonw471
    @jasonw471 Рік тому

    Looks like the water pressure in general for that shower is very poor at least it would be for me

  • @indymudshow
    @indymudshow Рік тому

    It's not just the showerhead it's also the shower faucet.

  • @jameswood4303
    @jameswood4303 3 місяці тому

    I have low pressure in my shower after a water main break

  • @rjdatdude23
    @rjdatdude23 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a nice shower

  • @jyt-iz6jm
    @jyt-iz6jm 2 роки тому +1

    1st time someone tries this and half the cartridge gets stuck or breaks inside the valve. They will be calling a plumbing company. 2nd thing that occurs is the cheap aluminum puller breaks🤣🤣

  • @onemansvideos2134
    @onemansvideos2134 2 роки тому +2

    What if this is happening thru out the whole house

    • @TopHomeowner
      @TopHomeowner  2 роки тому +1

      I'd investigate your hot water tank first. Could be blocked there due to calcium buildup or another problem.

    • @onemansvideos2134
      @onemansvideos2134 2 роки тому +1

      @@TopHomeowner thats what im thinking but I'm waiting till spring till I mess with water its currently below freezing temps here in minnesnowda

    • @onemansvideos2134
      @onemansvideos2134 2 роки тому +1

      @@TopHomeowner we had a 40⁰ day last week i turned the main off and turned on all the faucets and turned the main back on to see if I could push whatever it was but I don't think it would have made a difference in the situation since we have full pressure on the cold water and dribble and air with hot water

    • @aaronbaraiya3692
      @aaronbaraiya3692 2 роки тому +1

      @@onemansvideos2134 any update? We have this issue as well, when I turn the handle to fully hot, the pressure reduces, which happens to all showers in the house

    • @onemansvideos2134
      @onemansvideos2134 2 роки тому +1

      @@aaronbaraiya3692 we had build up it our pipes so we disconnected the main hot from the hot water heater and used an air compressor and blew compressed air thru the hot water side of the faucets and blew chunks of build up out the hot water line at the hot water heater...it definitely helped alot

  • @PaulMathews-p4o
    @PaulMathews-p4o 8 місяців тому

    That Pressure don't look too full :o

  • @soumilinon
    @soumilinon Рік тому

    @ 1:46 removed two parts(temp. setter) @ 7:21 replaced with one part !!! just saying
    and @ 7:28 handle not even close to being on properly, really, why not show it now right

  • @stevencaseymiller8376
    @stevencaseymiller8376 Рік тому

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