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Replace Your Shower Valve Cartridge Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Instructions
24/12/2024 | Hawkrown
Every household has showerheads and faucets，and if they malfunction，how can we replace the faucet cartridge？ Today，I will share a tutorial on replacing the cartridge for the showerhead。
How to Replace a Shower Valve Cartridge
1、First，we need to prepare for the task。If a defect is discovered，we can go to the supermarket or a daily necessities store to purchase a new cartridge of the same model。It is essential to pay attention to the model and ensure it matches; otherwise，it won't fit during installation。
2、Next，we need to prepare a flathead screwdriver，a Phillips screwdriver，and a hex wrench，as well as some utility knives and needle-nose pliers for convenience during installation。
3、Then，we need to remove the hot and cold water buttons。Before replacing the cartridge，we should turn off the water supply completely，including the main water valve at home。Using a utility knife，gently pry off the hot and cold water buttons，taking care not to injure your hands。After that，check the shape of the buttons' screws to determine whether to use a flathead or Phillips screwdriver。Once identified，remove the screws and take off the faucet handle。
4、After removing the faucet handle，we can start to take out the cartridge。The cartridge will have an outer shell that needs to be removed first。Once that is off，you will see the cartridge retention piece，which needs to be turned clockwise to remove it for replacement。When installing the new cartridge，turn it counterclockwise。
5、Once the shower cartridge is installed，we can reassemble the faucet。Finally，turn on the water valve to check if the water flows normally。If the water flows well，the replacement is successful。
This is the tutorial I've summarized regarding the replacement of the shower cartridge。I hope it can help everyone。If you have any other questions，feel free to leave a message below，and I will promptly assist you。I believe this article has provided you with a better understanding of the topic，and for more information，please keep following Hawkrown.com。
