How can I replace a shower faucet?

Answer by  thelostone (1457)

The faucets are jsut connected using a wrench. To replace it you just have to disconnect the old one and reconnect the new one.

Answer by  noey1958 (1405)

Replacing a shower faucet is not a simple job. Hiring a plumber can save you alot of frustration. The shower faucet is set behind the wall of the shower and therefore unaccesable to a wrench or twist off as the shower head is. To save money, pick out a set at a home improvement store and then, call a plumber.

Answer by  wjmcomposer (45)

Remove the old fixture, and clean the stem well. Apply teflon plumbers tape to the threads, being sure to wrap in the same direction the new fixture will screw on. This will help keep it tight, as well as making it easy to remove in the future. Then simply screw your new fixture on.

Answer by  Greg81 (44)

The shower faucet has three main parts: the tub spout, shower head, and pressure/temperature regulator. The tub spout and shower head simply screw on. The mixing valve is behind the handle(in the wall) and requires more detail than I can give in 50 words.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Most shower faucets screw onto the end of a pipe coming out of the wall. The most important thing is to use 2 pipe wrenches, one to hold the pipe to prevent it from turning, and the other to loosen the faucet attachment.

Answer by  jsflw2010 (459)

You need to be sure and get the correct replacement faucet. Measure the old faucet holes from center to center. Take the old faucet with you when purchasing replacement faucet.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

When you replace a shower faucet you just need to take the old one off and install a new one. They are mostly universal unless you are in a really old house. You will need a pipe wrench and also just common wrenches to get it to come off if it is old.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

Replacing a shower faucet is easy. You just take the old faucet off with a pipe wrench and then install the new one. Everything screws together so it does not make it completely difficult. You may need to try some heat to get the faucet off but once it is off it is easy.

Answer by  bb (674)

the shower faucet should screw on to the pipe that comes out of the wall. be carefull not to put pressure on the pipe that is in the wall.

Answer by  geetloaf (61)

Unscrew the shower head from the threaded pipe sticking out of the wall. Clean off the threads with a stiff bristled brush, reapply tephlon tape and hand tighten the new shower head by screwing it back on.

Answer by  chris70 (301)

Replacing a shower faucet is fairly simple... Start by turning off the water as a precaution and then take a wrench and slowly un screw the faucet.

Answer by  jswierko (43)

You can go to your local hardwood store and find a new shower faucet to install. To install the new shower head, screw off the old one an replace it.