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Hagisman OP t1_j19dvrc wrote

Reply to comment by kittenrice in Shower head is leaking, how do I troubleshoot the issue? (My hypothesis as well) by Hagisman

Old problem. Someone has suggested a new value cartridge as a possible solution

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HawkeyeByMarriage t1_j19xuox wrote

Do this. Cartridge is cheap. Make a list of all the issues in the house. Do all in a single trip.

I will never understand people who call a plumber for minute issues and pay so much in fees. Do it all at once

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chaosgasket t1_j19zi83 wrote

I would also suggest just taking the cartridge out, cleaning it, and putting it back in. I've had this problem before and cleaning everything up and making sure all the springs are properly seated fixes it.

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ToolMeister t1_j1ad37a wrote

How old is the shower? Cartridges don't last forever but can be replaced in a few minutes. Check the make and model of your shower valve. Moen for example gives a ten year warranty on their cartridge. Just contact customer service and they'll send you a new one free of charge.

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raven_shadow_walker t1_j1amqne wrote

Probably the cartridge, you should be aware there is a "cartridge puller" tool and attempting the repair without it can cause more damage. Maybe just call a plumber.

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