Fix Leaky Shower

Check to see if the leaking shower head is fixed.

Fix leaky shower. How to fix a leaky moen shower faucet. In this article we ll focus on fixing a cartridge style faucet with a shower valve cartridge replacement. For a leaky shower faucet with two handles turn off the water supply and let the leaky faucet drain.

Shut off the water supply to the shower and protect the surface of the tub or shower floor. To determine if unclogging the shower head holes has fixed your leaking shower head attach the faceplate or shower head back in place. Cover the drain and bottom of the shower with a large towel.

You may have to do this for both handles if both are leaking. Cartridge valves have a single handle and operate when the cartridge slides in and out. To fix a leaking shower head replace the old cartridge with an identical new one.

Shower pan leaks leaky shower floor if your water leak is coming from your shower floor then it may be obvious already you have a broken shower pan. Unscrew the valve nut and take out the metal faucet stem. Leaks around the faucet plate or shower seals can usually be taken care of with a quick application of caulk or plumber s putty.

A leaking shower faucet will take a little more work to repair but the problem can usually be fixed by replacing the faucet cartridge. Before beginning a shower valve replacement read the information titled advice for fixing leaky shower faucets above. Turn back on the water supply to the shower head and ensure the faucet is turned off.

Check for cracks even very fine ones anywhere on the pan. Then turn your screwdriver counter clockwise to loose the screw and remove it. If you find some you re in for a new shower pan or shower floor to stop the leak.