Shower Valve Replacement in North York

Signs your valve needs attention

• The water turns hot or cold whenever a toilet is flushed
• The shower drips even when turned off
• The handle is hard to turn or spins without control
• Hot water takes forever to arrive at the head

Cartridge or whole valve?

Often a new cartridge inside the valve is all it takes. That is a quick job if parts are available. Older two- or three-handle valves, or brands no longer supported, often need the whole valve body replaced. That means opening the wall behind or in front of the shower.

Replacing the valve

1. Shut off water and remove the trim.
2. Open the wall from the back, if a closet or room allows, to save tile.
3. Cut out the old valve and install the new body with proper support.
4. Pressure test, then close the wall and install the trim.
5. Set the limit stop to a safe maximum temperature.

North York bathrooms

Many bungalow bathrooms have an exterior wall behind the tub. That means opening from the tile side. Where the shower backs onto a hallway closet or bedroom, we may be able to access it from behind and leave the tile intact. Older homes often have galvanized feeds to the valve, which we replace while the wall is open. For a larger refit, our bathroom renovation plumbing page helps, and tap trouble is covered under faucet repair and installation.