How Do You Take Apart A Price Pfister Shower Faucet?
The Price Pfister company has been manufacturing faucets and plumbing accessories since the early twentieth century. Renowned for their innovative aesthetic designs, Pfister shower assemblies use a unique design. The seals within the faucet assembly tend to corrode with the passage of time. When corrosion is present, leaks typically appear around the faucet’s handle. Leaks can also occur from within the wall, posing the risk of serious water damage. When either occurs, the faucet should be removed and either repaired or replaced. Step 1 Turn off the main water supply to the structure. Step 2 Remove the faucet handle’s set screw. The screw is located on the bottom side of the handle, and can be removed with either a screwdriver or an Allen wrench, depending on the design. Step 3 Remove the faucet’s handle by pulling the handle away from the faucet assembly. Step 4 Remove the caulking that surrounds the escutcheon plate by cutting through the caulking with a plastic putty knife. The escu