How Do I Replace A Shower Valvei Want To Upgrade To An Anti-Scald, Plus This One Leaks?
There is no easy way to replace them. First off, you will have to open up the wall. If it is tiled, be prepared to break most of them trying to remove them. If it is a fiberglass surround, you’ll likely need to purchase a new one. You may be lucky enough to have an interior wall behind the shower where you could simply cut out and repair the drywall around the valve. The valve itself is usually soldered to the pipes. This type of connection requires some pretty good plumbing skills. The expense hardly seems worth it for the anti-scald feature. The leaking can be solved easily by replacing the insides of the valve, which can be done from the front without remodeling the entire wall.
