Changing Tub Valve Stem

Remove the screw holding the handle in place then pull the handle free of the valve stem.

Changing tub valve stem.

If you re working on a two handled faucet we recommend replacing the washers and seats in both the hot and cold valves. Thanks for watching. They help us help you. Use a valve socket and pliers to loosen and remove the old stem from the wall.

Lubricate the parts with special plumber s grease. Using needlenose pliers remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall. Unscrew the faucet handles with a phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or phillips head screwdriver as needed.

Begin by using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the handle s plastic cover also called the plastic insert or index. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. This video provides complete instructions on how to repair a malfunctionin. First unscrew the packing nut.

Using a valve stem wrench or channel locks remove the stem. How to fix a leaky tub faucet stem 1. Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve. Bring this part to your local hardware or plumbing supply store to buy a replacement.

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

Unscrew the lock nut. You will not know what kind of stem you need prior to taking the faucet apart so do not buy it in advance. See below for a shopping list tool. Diy bathtub faucet repair fixing a leaking dripping faucet yourself without paying a plumber.

Turn off the water to the bathtub. A shows the bathtub plumbing faucet stem replacement parts and how to prepare the stem for reinstallation. By hand unscrew and remove the escutcheon to expose the stem. Wiggle the handle and pull it off.