About Bathroom Faucet Valve Cartridges

If your shower button is not operating the flow correctly, chances are the faucet valve, or the cartridge within is malfunctioning. This is a common problem with bathroom faucet, and it is one that can be somewhat difficult to diagnose or fix; fortunately, we are here to help you out. Keep your bathroom faucet up to date with a new magnetic faucet cartridge replacement.

With a wide variety of faucet parts to aid in the fixing of your faucet, we can help make sure that your unit is up and running as soon as possible. We carry parts by our own XFZ.

What Is a Faucet Cartridge?

For ease of explanation, let's consider a bathroom faucet application. A bathroom cartridge is one of four types of valves within the button that helps regulate flow. Offering more precise control than other types of faucets, it is a very common piece that—fortunately—is quite easy to replace, providing you have the right know-how and skill required.

How to Replace a Cartridge

1. Turn off the Water: Before performing any plumbing upkeep, remember that the water supply must be turned off. This definitely includes cartridge replacement.

2. Remove the Button: The cartridge is within the button, so find the fastening screw that holds the button and remove it. This can be difficult (if you've never done it before) so consult your owner's manual before attempting.

3. Take Out Cartridge: Oftentimes, there is a nut holding in the cartridge. Find the nut, remove it, then remove the cartridge using a cartridge puller.
   

4. Replace Cartridge: Insert the faucet cartridge using manufacturer's directions (which you can find online, or with your package that you purchase.

Remember; though chances are you'll need to replace it if bathroom faucet valve is an issue, make sure it isn't just calcified and in need of cleaning. If this is the case, just clean it using Lime-A-Way or a similar cleaner.