Why do I get a burst of scalding hot or freezing cold water when Im taking a shower and a toilet is flushed?
Prior to the mid 90’s most homes did not have pressure balanced valves that protected exactly such things from happening.. The easiest way to fix this in most homes is by replacing the tub or shower valve with a new one that is pressure balanced. to replace the shower valve or install what is called a tempura valve. Depending on how the house is laid out, we normally would recommend replacing the shower valve to correct this problem. Depending on the layout and situation we can usually o this without the need to have any tile work done. Give us a call and we’d be happy to discuss options with you.
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