Do I have to replace the shower valve?
Do I have to replace the shower valve?
The first issue to look for is if there are any leaks in the valve when you turn on the water. If there are drips, that’s a good indication that you should think about replacing the valve. Because, not only are you wasting water, but water that leaks behind the wall can cause rot as well as mold and mildew growth.
What to do if your Kohler shower valve is leaking?
Kohler shower valves occasionally require service. The first step in correcting a dripping or leaking valve is to identify the valve installed in your home. Assistance identifying the valve can be found in the “Identify a Single Control Bath/Shower Valve” article.
Where is the mixer Cap on a Kohler shower valve?
Another resource to help you identify your bath/shower valve is this interactive flow chart that will guide you through the identification process. Black mixer cap has 2 screws located at 3 and 9 o’clock that screw the cap to the brass valve body. Features a red or black temperature limit stop attached to stem of the mixer cap.
What do you need to know about Kohler rite temp valves?
The Installation Instructions require the removal of the pressure balancing unit and mixer cap prior to soldering to prevent damage to the internal components of the valve. Kohler Rite-Temp valves feature a mixer cap that is designed for a hot water inlet from the right and cold water from the left.
What to do if your shower mixer is leaking?
Leaking and dripping in your shower can be easily fixed by following these step-by-step instructions to replace the mixer cap and pressure balancing unit (PBU) on your shower valve. This video also shows how to set the maximum water temperature in your shower to prevent scalding and thermal shock.
Another resource to help you identify your bath/shower valve is this interactive flow chart that will guide you through the identification process. Black mixer cap has 2 screws located at 3 and 9 o’clock that screw the cap to the brass valve body. Features a red or black temperature limit stop attached to stem of the mixer cap.
The Installation Instructions require the removal of the pressure balancing unit and mixer cap prior to soldering to prevent damage to the internal components of the valve. Kohler Rite-Temp valves feature a mixer cap that is designed for a hot water inlet from the right and cold water from the left.
Kohler shower valves occasionally require service. The first step in correcting a dripping or leaking valve is to identify the valve installed in your home. Assistance identifying the valve can be found in the “Identify a Single Control Bath/Shower Valve” article.
Leaking and dripping in your shower can be easily fixed by following these step-by-step instructions to replace the mixer cap and pressure balancing unit (PBU) on your shower valve. This video also shows how to set the maximum water temperature in your shower to prevent scalding and thermal shock.
