How Do You install Replacements for Bathroom Shower Faucets? Find Out the Easy Way to Do It Yourself

If you happen to have leaky bathroom shower faucets, there is no need to go colse to looking for man to fix it. If you are handy with tools and can effect basic instructions, you can save yourself some money by fixing the qoute yourself. Of course you have to gauge your own capabilities first before going ahead and tackling the problem. If you are unsure that you can take the job on, it is still a great idea to get help.

The idea of rescue money however should be sufficient a come-on for anything to learn to fix a leaky bath fixture. Here is some useful data that can guide you on replacing qoute fixtures.

Shower Panel

Your very first step is knowing what type, size and style should you purchase to replace the damaged fixture. Remember that not all types are interchangeable so make sure that the replacement parts are of the same brands.

How do you buy the exact replacements?

- quantum the holes for the fixture assembly from center to center
- You can convert style but make sure the size is the same
- separate the old fixture and take it with you when you go to the home improvement shop

How do you settle the right tools to use?

Using the exact tools is requisite for this job. If the fixture has hex nuts, you can use an adjustable wrench or an open ended wrench. You may also want a closet spud wrench handy which can in effect fit in tight places. If the fixture has a chrome finish, using a pipe wrench might damage the surface with its teeth.

Now how do you go about replacing this fixture?

1. take off the rear way panel usually placed at the back of the tub.
2. Tubs usually have dual valve assembly.
3. take off the valve cap to get way to the cope screw, take off the screw and pull off the handle.
4. Find the setscrew to take off the lever handle. A cap may cover this screw as well. The setscrew may have a either a slotted or a hex head.
5. Take the cover plat off. take off any other parts in the middle of the valve body and the handle.
6. Check if the valves have stop-checks. These are plugs with slotted heads in t-fittings on the cold and hot feeds foremost to the valve. Turn them clockwise to turn them off. If there are no shut-offs, then cut the water supply for that area.
7. take off or replace cartridge parts using locking pliers
8. Re-open the water line to flush out any dirt in the valve body
9. Clean the cartridge before re-installing and testing the fixture

Being able to replace qoute bathroom shower faucets by yourself is a good way to save indeed.

How Do You install Replacements for Bathroom Shower Faucets? Find Out the Easy Way to Do It Yourself

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