What is the Difference between the Thermostatic and Pressure Balancing Shower Valves? Traditionally, there were 2 knobs/handles in the shower. One handle was for controlling the cold water pressure and temperature while the other one controlled the hot water volume and temperature. That kind of installation posed one constant challenge. If say you are enjoying … Read more
Do you have a bucket or cup under your shut off valve because it is dripping? I know how frustrating that can be. What you may not know is that fixing a leaking shut off valve is incredibly easy and you will rarely need to pay a plumber to it for you or replace the … Read more
How Do You Get Rid of Hard Water Buildup on a Faucet? If you live in an area with hard water, it is not unusual to have ugly stains on your faucets and fixtures. Iron and calcium buildup in toilets, sinks, tubs and other fixtures make them look ugly and old that they really are, … Read more
How Do You Get a Shut off Valve Unstuck? Your house has a main water shut off valve that turns on and off water to the whole house. There are also other shut off valves to turn off water to specific fixtures. These are the shut off valves you see under the kitchen and bathroom … Read more
A faucet handle is usually connected to the cartridge (also known as a faucet stem) inside the faucet valve. The cartridge is responsible for turning the water on and off as well as regulating the water pressure/volume when you the handle clockwise or counterclockwise. The tip of the faucet stem has teeth (splines) which must … Read more
Why is My Moen Bathroom Sink Faucet Leaking? It goes without saying that Moen faucets are probably the best faucets in the market and hence their lifetime warranty. That does not however mean that they will never fail. Moen faucets will leak from time to time especially in areas with hard water. So, what causes … Read more
Why is My Delta Bathroom Faucet Dripping? Delta faucets are without a doubt some of the best in the market, but that does not mean they will not leak from time to time. Continued use of the faucets causes wear and tear resulting in leaks. Water quality also plays a big part in faucet parts’ … Read more
How Do You Fix a Dripping Delta Kitchen Faucet? Delta faucets are some of the best and long-lasting faucets in the market. That notwithstanding, they will leak from time especially in areas with hard water but debris can also play part in it. So, why is your Delta kitchen faucet leaking and what can you … Read more
How Do I Know Which Moen Cartridge I Need? If you have a leaking Moen shower/tub faucet, the cartridge is usually the culprit. This also applies to instances when you have no hot or cold water to your faucet, or when the water pressure is just low. Before you replace your Moen cartridge, you will … Read more
Moen faucets are some of the best if not the best in the market. What makes this faucet so reliable is their innovative cartridge designed by Al Moen himself though the original designed has been improved. A Moen cartridge can last for up to 30 years. In areas with hard water, the cartridge will however … Read more