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Does a shower valve need replaced if the water in the shower is lukewarm and the water in the kitchen at the same time is hot?
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∙ 8y ago
For Moen, there is a part called a "posi temp" and this can be replaced to manage the hot water. You may need a specialized tool called a puller. There is an amusing You Tube with Steven Lavmoniere that shows the process to do this.
Maybe. If it is a Moen or other type of single handle shower valve, try changing the cartridge first. If this doesn't work, you need a new shower valve.
ANS2 - Shower valves of all types will clog up with any bits of sediment or rust in the system. This is very common. Take the valve apart and check carefully inside.
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How do you get hot water as opposed to only lukewarm in a shower when there is no problem with the water heater?
Replace the shower valve.
Why is the water still running in the tub when the shower stem is turned fully in shower setting?
The valve is not be diverting all the water. This valve may need to be replaced.
Is there anything you can do to correct the problem of shower water changeing when kitchen water is turned on?
Yes, remove your old shower valve and fit a new Moen anti-scald valve. This will not change when other items are turned on.
What are the two screws next to the valve on your shower?
If you mean shower valve, screws are for shower valve coverplate.
What would cause low pressure in a shower when you have replaced the hot water line out of the water heater?
you have trash in your line take the shower head off and remove trash or possibly in water valve at shower
Where is shower valve?
Behind shower valve handle and trim plate
If you replaced both cartridges on a shower valve due to very low water pressure and still no water pressure you removed cartridges and turned water on and water pressure is good?
May be build up in the valve itself or the shower head.
How often should you replace the shower valve?
Though not a plumber, I can say that shower valves are usually made of brass(a very good material). Therefore they are also expensive to replace (50 dollars for the valve, 150 dollars per shower valve if done by a competent plumber). Therefore, when you notice a leak coming from your shower, try to replace the seat washer (usually the hot water side needs to be replaced first). If you still have a leak, it's time to replace the shower valve.
What else can you do if your shower faucet leaks constantly and you have replaced both hot and cold valves?
Have you replaced the seats and the washers and stems if required? Have you do it properly? If so you have done everything possible and the valve itself is no good and it should be replaced.
What is wrong with a single spigot bathroom faucet that only lukewarm water comes out but the water out of the shower spray in the same room does get very hot?
Check the supply valves. Chances are the hot water supply valve is not fully opened.
How do i Update moen shower valve?
Cut out the drywall in the wall behind the shower. Replace the valve. Patch the drywall.
Shower valve leaking?
A leaking shower valve by installing a new cartridge.
