The main difference between a pressure balancing and thermostatic shower valve is that a pressure balancing valve alters the shower output by adjusting the water pressure while a thermostatic valve alters the shower output by adjusting the actual water temperature. Thermostatic vs. Pressure Balance Shower Valves Comparison How a Pressure Balancing Valve Works A pressure … Read more
To fix a dripping/leaking shut off valve, use an adjustable wrench to tighten the packing nut which will compress the washer and stop the leak. If that does not work, loosen the packing nut and wrap Teflon packing around the valve’s bonnet threads. Tighten the packing nut and check if the leak stops. Fixing a … Read more
Removing calcium buildup in faucets is crucial for maintaining water flow and preventing mineral deposits from affecting the fixture’s performance. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: How to Remove Calcium Buildup in Faucets: Vinegar vs. Strong Acids Vinegar is the safest bust still effective solution to dissolve and remove calcium deposits in … Read more
To loosen a stuck shut off valve, loosen its packing nut then try to turn the handle left and right. If that doesn’t work, spray it with a penetrating oil and wait for a few hours. Blowing hot air over the valve using a hairdryer is also another great way to melt the gunk and … Read more
Fixing a faucet with a stripped handle is a relatively straightforward task. Here’s a brief summary of the steps involved: How to Fix a Stripped Faucet Handle In this post, I will focus on how to fix a stripped shower faucet handle, but the same process can be used to fix a stripped kitchen/bathroom sink … Read more
Fixing a leaking Moen bathroom sink faucet can be done relatively quickly if you follow these steps: To know which Moen faucet cartridge you need, remove the old one and take it with you to a home improvement store and purchase a similar one. Alternatively, you can use Moen’s Identify my Product guide on their … Read more
To fix a leaking Delta bathroom sink faucet quickly, follow these steps: Related: How to fix a leaking Delta bathroom faucet. How to Fix a Leaking Single-Handle Delta Bathroom Faucet For this repair, you will need the following: Once you have all the necessary items, this is how to proceed: 1. Turn off Water to … Read more
To fix a leaking Delta single-handle kitchen faucet, follow these brief steps: Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet How to Fix a Leaking Delta Single Handle Kitchen Faucet For this repair you will need the following parts: When you have gathered all the items together, this is how to proceed: 1. Turn off Water to the … Read more
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. Here’s a comparison table between Moen 1222 and Moen 1225, which are both popular replacement cartridges for … Read more
Here’s a brief summary of the steps to replace a Moen shower faucet cartridge: Which Moen Cartridge Do I Need? The easiest way to know which Moen faucet cartridge you need is by checking which series of faucet you have in the first place. There are 4 types of Moen cartridges to choose from. Check … Read more