Remove Bathtub Faucet Valve Stem
Cover the tub shower drain with a cloth to prevent small parts from dropping into the drainpipe.
Remove bathtub faucet valve stem. Bring this part to your local hardware or plumbing supply store to buy a replacement. You will not know what kind of stem you need prior to taking the faucet apart so do not buy it in advance. Odds are you ll just have to take it back. Turn off the water supply to the bathtub.
Pry the index cap off the center of the handle with a screwdriver if the faucet is so equipped. How to remove bathtub hot cold valve stems 1. Using a valve stem wrench or channel locks remove the stem. See below for a shopping list tool.
Remove the screw holding the handle in place then pull the handle free of the valve stem. Pry the hot. Use a pocketknife to pry off the small round index cover from the shower s hot water faucet handle. Using a valve stem wrench or channel locks remove the stem.
Apply the vinegar liberally. The broken cartridge is not easy to get out and moen makes a moen cartridge puller that you can use to pull the valve out. Turn on the hot and cold water in the tub to release residual pressure in the lines. Other price pfisters leave the screw exposed.
1 shut off the water supply lines by turning the hot and cold valves beneath the sink clockwise. Replace the bathroom faucet stems to stop the drips and save money on your water bill. However the valve puller screws into the shaft of the valve stem which in our case broke off pic below. Place a towel in the tub over.
If you can t get the sprayer behind the handle attach a piece of 1 4 inch rubber tubing to the sprayer nozzle and point that in the gap between the handle and the valve stem. Put a little distilled white vinegar from your cupboard into a spray bottle and spray it under the handle. Some price pfister faucet assemblies feature a plastic cap in the center of the handle to conceal the handle s securing screw. In some cases it may be necessary to turn the water off at the house.