How Do You Fix A Leaky Hot Water Faucet Shower?
If you have had a dripping shower faucet for a while, it may be time to fix it. Not only will the drip stop driving you crazy, but your water bill will also be under control once more. The most typical type of shower faucet is the two- or three-handle units, but other shower faucet designs are available. With just a few tools and one weekend day, you can repair your leaky shower faucet. Put on your protective gear. Turn off the main water supply to the bathroom, and turn on the valves to make sure the water is really off. Remove the faucet handle cover from each handle by inserting a small screwdriver behind it and prying it off. The hot shower faucet is almost always on the left side. Remove the handle with the screwdriver, and you will see the valve assembly inside the wall. Insert the shower socket over the shower valve to remove it. The shower socket looks like a spark plug socket for a car. Slide the shower socket over the valve assembly and insert the screwdriver into the hole on