Changing Tub Valve Stem

Using a valve stem wrench or channel locks remove the stem.

Changing tub valve stem.

You will not know what kind of stem you need prior to taking the faucet apart so do not buy it in advance. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. Lubricate the parts with special plumber s grease. How to repair a delta tub shower valve.

Use a valve socket and pliers to loosen and remove the old stem from the wall. If you re working on a two handled faucet we recommend replacing the washers and seats in both the hot and cold valves. First unscrew the packing nut. Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve.

Pop the caps off the faucet handles with a slot screwdriver. How to fix a leaky tub faucet stem 1. Remove the screw holding the handle in place then pull the handle free of the valve stem. A shows the bathtub plumbing faucet stem replacement parts and how to prepare the stem for reinstallation.

You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle will not come. Use a pocketknife to pry off the small round index cover from the shower s hot water faucet handle. Wiggle the handle and pull it off. To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them.

Unscrew the faucet handles with a phillips screwdriver. If you can t find a valve that is dedicated to the bathroom turn off the main. Begin by using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the handle s plastic cover also called the plastic insert or index. Bring this part to your local hardware or plumbing supply store to buy a replacement.

Turn off the water to the bathtub. By hand unscrew and remove the escutcheon to expose the stem. Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or phillips head screwdriver as needed. They help us help you.

Unscrew the lock nut. Using needlenose pliers remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall. Diy bathtub faucet repair fixing a leaking dripping faucet yourself without paying a plumber. Thanks for watching.