Replacing a singler shower faucet does not require extensive plumbing experience.
Single-handle shower faucets use only one control handle (versus two or more) to regulate the flow of both hot and cold water through the faucet and into the showerhead. You do not need extensive plumbing experience to replace a single-handle shower faucet, since you will only be removing parts from the faucet and not soldering any joints or making any other alterations to the shower's plumbing. By replacing the faucet, you can select a more updated style or one with a handle that better fits the design scheme of your bathroom.
Instructions
1. Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. Open the shower faucet all the way to make sure the flow of water has completely ceased.
2. Remove the plastic piece in the middle of the faucet handle using the sharp edge of a pocketknife. Remove the retaining screw found under the plastic piece using a screwdriver.
3. Pull the handle straight off the faucet assembly. Heat it up with a hair dryer if the handle will not pull off, or clamp a handle puller tool over it and twist the middle clockwise until the handle pops off the assembly.
4. Pull off any metal sleeves or unscrew any adapter pieces from the valve assembly. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the open slot in the exposed edge of the retaining clip on the valve cartridge and lift it away from the assembly.
5. Slide the washer on the end of the valve cartridge straight off the assembly. Twist the valve cartridge counterclockwise using pliers.
6. Spread plumber's grease on the new valve cartridge and twist it into the water pipe using pliers, then slide into place the retaining clip and washer on the end of the assembly. Slide on the metal sleeve if one comes with the faucet, or screw the adapter piece on the end of the assembly.
7. Slide the new faucet control handle onto the assembly and tighten the retaining screw. Press the protective plastic piece over the center of the control handle, then open the main water valve in the house.
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