A leaky or the stiff shower valve interrupts the daily shower. The cartridge swap fixes most valve problems.
The sign
The dripping showerhead and the stuck handle point to the valve. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the sign is the clue.
The shutoff
Turn off the water at the shower or the main valve. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the shutoff is the safety.
The handle
Remove the handle and the escutcheon to reach the cartridge. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the cover is the access.
The clip
Remove the retaining clip and the pull the cartridge. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the clip is the part.
The swap
Install the new cartridge and the reassemble the trim. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the swap is the fix.
The test
Restore the water and the test for the smooth control. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Dubuque, the test is the proof.
The call
Shower valve trouble? Call 888-217-3585 and Dubuque Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Dubuque pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Dubuque: what to know
In Dubuque, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Dubuque County — from Asbury, Platteville and Maquoketa to ZIP codes like 52001, 52002, 52003 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Dubuque?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Dubuque Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Dubuque.