Replace Bathtub Faucet Stem Seat

Item 27375 model 1225.

Replace bathtub faucet stem seat.

When you rotate the handle counterclockwise the washer attached to. Diy bathtub faucet repair fixing a leaking dripping faucet yourself without paying a plumber. Faucet seats can easily get worn out with age leading to a compromised seal and the dreaded leak. This is different from a true cartridge style faucet which closely resembles a stem faucet but does not have valve seats and springs.

Some faucets come with lifetime warranties on parts so check with the manufacturer for details. Did you replace the washer and it s still leaking. While the assembly is taken apart consider replacing both valve seats and replacing the o rings washers and bib screws. See below for a shopping list tool.

Danco carries faucet seats in all your favorite brands including american standard steamway kohler and more. Thanks for watching. Bathtub faucet parts names faucet stem assemble and replacement parts. How to repair a shower valve washer seat.

A faucet compression valve uses a stem that rotates when you turn the faucet handle. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. A shows the bathtub plumbing faucet stem replacement parts and how to prepare the stem for reinstallation. If you need to replace the seat take the original with you to the store so you can get an exact match.

If you re working on a two handled faucet we recommend replacing the washers and seats in both the. You may need to replace the seat. Lubricate the parts with special plumber s grease. The stem and seat needed to be replaced to stop this tub from leaking.

Instead of wasting time and money on a complete faucet replacement try a faucet seat replacement instead. This tutorial will show you how to replace the seat quick and easy.