Shower Valve Cartridge Replacement - IFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

A leak in the shower could be a very frustrating situation in the household. Each time water drips from the faucet it means that your money is falling out of your pocket slowly. If you are handy then you can save money, but if you are not handy then hiring a plumber can be a very expensive service. The purpose for this project is to help people learn how to fix a leaking shower/tub faucet on their own without hiring an expensive plumber and save your pennies.

What you need

1. Step 1 Replacing a valve cartridge in the bathroom shower faucet

   

   • Turn off the main water valve to your house and turn on the water in the bathtub and wait for the remaining water to drain.

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