Image Credit: If your Moen shower faucet begins to drip water and the faucet handle is difficult to turn, it may be time to replace it. First, you need to remove the old valve cartridge before you can install the new one. It just takes a few tools to take apart your Moen shower val...
AsMr. Rooter Plumbingexplains, the shower diverter valve is the piece of hardware that allows water flow to switch between the bath faucet and the showerhead. When the valve isn't working correctly, water will flow from both outlets. When it's plugged, the water pressure of the shower will...
Shut off the water supply to the shower and protect the surface of the tub or shower floor. Cover the drain to prevent accidentally dropping small parts down it. Remove the handle, trim, and sleeve, then use a plumber’s deep socket to extract the faucet stem from the valve body. Replac...
Water Select valves will also stop shower drips! Watch how easy it is to install a Water Select valve in less than five minutes with no tools. Browse Our Products >>INSTALLATION VIDEOHighlights Enjoy the luxury of control Quick return on investment Advances sustainability Easy for anyone to use...
A diverter allows you to release water from the tub spout or showerhead without needing a separate set of handles for each exit. When the diverter valve closes, water pressure builds in the pipes until it travels upward and out of the showerhead. When the valve is open, water follows the...
At 18, Katie Stubblefield lost her face. At 21, she became the youngest person in the U.S. to undergo the still experimental surgery. Follow her incredible story.
The average time to change an existing combi will take around 6-10 hours (a day). Changing from a system boiler to a combi will take longer; usually 2-3 days. When undergoing a boiler refit you will be without hot water and heating for hours, maybe even days. Be prepared so you are...
You don’t always need to replace parts during a deep clean, though you may as well change the rubber gaskets, which are cheap and degrade quickly. Though the boiler was in excellent condition in my machine, I broke off some ceramic insulation while wrenching on it, so ...
Energy consultancy The Heating Hub also has a useful guide on how to change your boiler’s settings. 12. Adjust your non-combi boiler (but be careful) A non-combi boiler is one that’s accompanied by a hot water cylinder. If you have this sort of system, do not reduce your flow ...
Knowing when and how to change plans is key to ensuring your coverage best fits your needs. Paul WynnMarch 17, 2025 Create an Account Create a free account to save articles, sign up for newsletters and more. Continue Get the latest updates from U.S. News & World Report and our trusted...