Replacing a shower/tub cartridge can help fix issues like leaks or temperature control problems. Here are the basic steps: To easily identify what type of cartridge you have, look for the brand name, logo or initials on the face of the faucet, handle or escutcheon. If there is nothing, you will need to remove the … Read more
Identifying your shower faucet and cartridge is crucial for making repairs or finding compatible replacement parts. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: Types of Shower Faucet Stems A shower faucet stem is the part connected to the handle that turns left or right inside the shower valve to turn the water on … Read more
Bathtub Faucet Leaks When Shower is On: Causes and Solutions – A Brief Summary Causes Solutions How to Fix a Shower Diverter that Leaks when the Shower is on If you have a single or double handle shower/bathtub faucet, you will see a small knob at the top of the tub spout. This is the … Read more
Moen is arguably the best manufacturer of faucets, be they kitchen or bathroom faucets. The faucets last for long, but you will need to replace the cartridges and O-rings after a few years, since they wear out and start to leak. A leaking Moen kitchen faucet can be a common plumbing issue, but it’s important … Read more
A leaking outdoor spigot, also known as a hose bib or hose faucet, can lead to water wastage and potential damage. Here’s a brief guide on common causes and solutions for a leaking outdoor spigot: How to Fix a Leaky Spigot The method to use when fixing a leaky spigot will depend on where exactly … Read more
Moen Shower faucets are some of the best in the industry. Although they last longer than most of the other faucets, the definitely don’t last forever. You will from time to time deal with a leaking Moen shower/bathtub faucet. A leaking Moen shower faucet is usually caused by a faulty cartridge. The 2 washers which … Read more
A slow running bathtub faucet means that the water pressure in your lines is insufficient, or the water flow is being obstructed by something. The first thing therefore that you should is to determine if the problem is isolated to your bathtub or the entire house. Low water pressure is a bathtub faucet is caused … Read more
Is water leaking or dripping from your bathtub faucet? You are not a lot alone. That is a problem that will affect every homeowner after every few years. A leaking bathtub faucet is not only annoying, but expensive if left unfixed for a while. But what causes a bathtub faucet to start leaking, or continuously … Read more
If your water pressure is low that 30 psi, it is considered low. But why would be the kitchen faucet pressure be low while elsewhere in the house it is just fine? Low water pressure in a kitchen faucet is mostly caused by a clogged aerator or/and cartridge. This is as a result of accumulation … Read more