How to Replace a Shower Faucet Trim Plate, Handle, Shower Arm, Tub Spout, and Bathtub Drain Moen DIY

[@buginarug00]

I’m 15 years old and I’m trying to do home improvements as my dad no longer does them in a timely manner. This is by far the most informative video I’ve found and feel confident in myself to be able to replace the shower components we have that are definitely rusting behind. I know how to sauter because thankfully I did a project involving it. As my dad is a heavy duty mechanic we have literally everything needed to finish this project except the drain tool which is pretty cheap. I’m hoping this will be a nice improvement for my mom as it really needs to be replaced… Thank you for posting this video it means a lot!

[@TopHomeowner]

Well I'm glad this was helpful for you! Let me know how it goes

[@franklobo2579]

Good for you. I also started when I was younger and it helped so much as I became a homeowner and married. You learn how to repair, it makes you feel good about yourself and saves you alot of money. Young ladies love a man who is good with his tools. 😂

[@kenwalker1111]

This is awesome. Your parents must be very proud!

[@akpokemon]

Thanks for the soliloquy, Shakespeare

[@SaxonTerror]

Youre an asshole​@@akpokemon

[@leolifestylephotography27]

At first I was like “21 minutes, why the hell would it need to be that damn long” and then I actually watched your process. You cut no corners and filled it with gems throughout. Definitely an informative vid!! 💯💯

[@frankyfong36]

Dude. I thought the same thing lol. I watched it all 😅

[@marcpelletier604]

I also love that you showed everyone how to problem solve. Very detailed, clear, and honest explanations. Most people show direct replacement under ideal circumstances. This was very helpful and much appreciated!!

[@CarlosGonzalez-ug5ur]

I loved that you showed the problem solving that went behind this. No Hollywood-production where everything goes perfectly, and yet you made it all work!

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@TempestPhaedra]

Thanks for such a thorough and realistic video. I love that you showed the removal and install for every single part, and explained what pieces might be tight and difficult to remove. A lot of videos are filmed on sets with brand new, hand tightened hardware, and when the repair guy effortlessly removes something that’s not budging for me it makes me wonder if my situation is different and if I’m going to break something by continuing. Kudos to the camera operator too. I was just going to replace my decaying shower head because I thought the rest would be too difficult, but now I think I can replace all this grungy gross decades old hardware myself, with something really pretty and clean.

[@TopHomeowner]

I'm always tempted to edit out the struggles but you're right, it's reassuring to know if something is normal in "the real world". Thanks for the comment!

[@spartanx169x]

@@TopHomeowner My handle's alan screw is completely covered in soap scum to the point I can not get an alan wrench in it or even tell which size would fit it. How do you deal with that?

[@shermcbrearty394]

Thank you so much, sir, for responding. I recently lost my adult son :( 😭 ; I will be looking to you for help/advice with the things I need to do myself. Once again, sir, I thank you for your patience and kindness. 💙

[@TopHomeowner]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad this was helpful for you

[@-Lee-il4gs]

My condolences 🙏

[@shermcbrearty394]

@@-Lee-il4gs thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. It means a lot to me at this time. 💙

[@shermcbrearty394]

@@TopHomeowner thank you so much. I appreciate it more than you could ever know. 💙

[@luisfontanez1770]

Can’t find get a Allen key to turn anything in that hole. Light in there all I see it yhe 🕳️ nothing to turn 🤦‍♂️

[@davidbuettner5629]

Thanks... perfect explanations... The "Double-ended tub wrench" will be added to my list of tools that I will probably only use once in my entire life. Who didn't see that coming?!?!

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks for the comment! Yep, it's funny how many tools we end up purchasing to use just one time.

[@tedknapp6915]

One guy simply used a small pair of pliers turned upside-down; the handles go down through the "cross" below. He turned it with a screw driver.

[@yvonneg7580]

Wow❣️ Way to go 🥰🥰🥰👍👍​@@tedknapp6915

[@MsluluE852]

You just saved me from paying someone else to do it. Thank you!!!!! I also love the solutions you gave as well. No one ever tells you problems you can run into.

[@user-qr8qy8pq5i]

I love hearing your kids in the background! Very helpful for reaffirming the lessons from my Pop!

[@troublessavage]

I just came over from watching the full process of changing the valve too on Home Depot and I lost all confidence. I thought it'd be as simple as changing the superficial components. Thank you for the video!

[@TopHomeowner]

Sure thing!

[@KINGRAD22]

Thanks for giving the full conversion from top to bottom with extra info. No need to browse all around for each part.

[@leaderslawcenter]

You are awesome. You are a good teacher. You gave me the confidence to do this work by myself.

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks for the feedback! You can do it! :)

[@DYIIdeas]

At first I was like “21 minutes, why the hell would it need to be that damn long” and then I actually watched your process. You cut no corners and filled it with gems throughout. Definitely an informative vid!!

[@ikewrizzle]

I’ve replaced a shower head before, so I was confident I could handle the rest of the components. After this video I KNOW I can handle it all. Great ass explanation of things hopefully you had a great day after this work was done

[@cailinanderson2638]

I appreciate your video and the time you took to make it. I've put off changing my shower fixtures out because I thought it was harder than it actually is. Watching your video gave me the confidence to remove all my hardware and now I am now heading to the store to buy new ones to install.

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad it helped!

[@ButterBaby2u]

This video and the one by LEARNINGCORD...The combination of the two saved me a lot of money. I did the job myself, changed trim plate, handle, shower arm, tub spout, drain and the cartridge. Thanks a million guys, you're awesome.

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad it helped!

[@towardajones6146]

Great job explaining what hiccups can happen. I'm a 50 year old female so I don't have the strength I used to. Now I am confident I can do the install myself. Thank you!

[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

Great video! I’m confident I can now tackle replacing my shower/tub fixtures. I didn’t realize it could be this easy.

[@bobdolespen]

I just got a quote for $933 and change for a plumber to install this for me, that was a lot of motivation to do it my damn self!

[@Bakeman3000]

@@bobdolespen $933... to do this!?!? I'd assume he was putting in new plumbing for that much! this is the first video I watched about this myself just now, because I would like to replace mine at the condo I just bought. I didn't realize it was this easy either. Definitely a doable solo...

[@docdoctme]

Such a thorough explanation of all the steps and potential alternatives. Thank you so for sharing your knowledge..

[@TopHomeowner]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@bobbiealexander8038]

Great video. I really appreciated you explaining all of the potential options as well as saying what you were going to do ahead of time and then watching you do it. It helps me anticipate the action and simply watch it vs trying to listen, understand and watch all at the same time. I look forward to more videos. 🎉

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks for watching, and for the feedback!

[@deenajones9019]

Excellent presentation! The bit about welding a piece onto the pipe for the spout is very good information. My house is old and workers have advised that a wall needs to be broken into to replace my spout. Hopefully the option you mentioned will work!

[@jackpine4347]

Good thing the rough-in valve matched the new trim. I just replaced an 18 year old valve that I could not get parts for with a Delta that uses their universal rough-in valve. It was installed on an exterior wall, so no rear access. Cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Took forever to clean the old solder off the supply lines and the shower riser and tub pipes, enough to be able to get the new threaded fittings on. I split the job up over two days. In between, capped the supply lines with SharkBite end caps so I could turn the water back on. Not a fun job, but I saved a bunch of money doing it myself.

[@kaylaleggett377]

This is one of the most well done tutorials I’ve ever watched. About to subscribe!!

Thank you so much for this video! I thought I would have to hire a plumber to change out these but turns out it’s so doable and I’m saving a lot of money. Just a note I was unable to find the same brand of the trim plate (and each brand has a different valve so they are not all compatible and standard). Got discouraged at first but after doing some research I actually painted it to match the rest of the new shower fixtures. Lots of great online tutorials for this!

[@mignonmignon3029]

This was a very informative video. I have confidence I can change mine myself. Thank you for being so thorough. I have put it off because i thought it would be hard to do. You are a gem.😊😊

[@shawnise311]

I pray when I take mine off it’s already threaded if I need that. Thanks for this! You saved me some money!

[@TopHomeowner]

You bet!

[@deeburnside7102]

This video was very self-explanatory and informative. Great video

[@patrickmadigan6422]

Great video! One alternative to soldering the pipe would be to purchase a matching tub spout that slides over the copper pipe, just like the old spout. I got a Plumb Works model PF0578-BN-PS from Menards. It turns out that the Plumb Works spout has the same connection as the new Moens spout, except that it also comes with an adapter for the pipe! I was able to use that adapter with the Moen spout... so I didn't even use the Plumb Works spout. It was super easy to install. A resourceful person might be able to locate a pipe adapter (without a spout) and save a few dollars. But the Plumb Works spout was pretty cheap.

[@cheshahale]

This was so helpful! I just started painting my bathroom and to change the hardware in the tub. I may call the plumber because of the strength it takes to turn the shower head and the stopper. I will buy the hardware. Thank you! 😊💪🏾

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad it helped!

[@ellisdavis2733]

Awesome video!!! I feel confident that I can do this! Now, change out the toilet flush handle and you're complete! Thanks for this video!

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad it helped! If you need a video on the toilet flush handle, I've got you covered there too :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqa3g2maeMZ9lZI

[@melisestall5090]

This was a great video. It taught me a lot- that I have to pay the $$ to have my 2. Shower systems changed out.

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks for watching!

[@gogumarshmallow]

thank you! this was really helpful and i feel ready to tackle my bathtub!

[@TopHomeowner]

I'm so glad! Let us know how it goes.

[@lisaklepp5167]

Absolutely excellent video! You are thorough and a very good teacher!

[@TopHomeowner]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment!

[@nateontiveros2953]

Very good video! I’ll be trying this out next week. Appreciate your time and effort into making this for people like me!

[@TopHomeowner]

Sure thing! Good luck with your project.

[@brandonmcclellan963]

Dude this is awesome, thank you so much. You explained everything so well

[@chriskramer2122]

This was a great video. Going to attempt to do this exact remodel today.

[@KaraInKy]

Great details with options. I really appreciate the time you took to explain everything in detail. Very helpful

[@KittyBurgess]

Our 25 year old bathroom just got a great upgrade!

[@emilymoker6217]

I'm dealing with the sharkbite issue currently. The diverter in the tub spout broke, so I need to replace it. But it just spins when we try to remove it. I'm going to have to saw into the spout in order to get to the sharkbite end 😒

[@itskelvinn]

2:40 my faucet has the hole for the Allen key, but there is nothing there at all. It’s just a small hole that goes to the faucet handle. There is no hex or screw or anything. How can I remove it?

[@grethelcroasdale4806]

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US HOW!!!

[@lolchilll]

I think I just found my summer plans! lol thank you!

[@steveandjanemessianics]

Great video. It helped me to make the decision to do it myself rather than call the plumber, and saved money. Thanks!

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad I could help!

[@alfirahatmahbub6160]

Great video. Very thorough. Thank you

[@xeleema]

Good video, dude. A solid 8/10 on the “Dad Scale” 😎👍

[@TopHomeowner]

Thanks! 😁

[@ambercottrell4557]

At any point did you have to turn the water off and do you have a video explaining it you have to update the faucet valve? Thank you for the informative video. It was done really well 😊

[@Peacefullyprioritizing]

This was my question as I watch now.

[@Muzzi.]

Just wondering, why use silicone caulk vs plumbers putty on the drain?

[@pattyc8830]

Can you tell me the length of the tub spout what it should be after I solder on the other pipe and the adapter

[@dukes584]

Best video I’ve seen to date. Bravo

[@kristhomas6306]

Thank you so much!! You were very detailed and this video help me so much!!

[@OLST5555]

St 2:59 mark...removing her screw from handle....my Allen key stripped that little pos screw! So I can't get the handle off. What tricks do you suggest on How to remove that screw do I can remove the handle????

[@TopHomeowner]

You can try putting a rubber band between the wrench and screw, sometimes that will give just enough extra grip to get it out

[@kayliehanguyen9076]

Thanx you for your tip. This is exactly what I am looking for

[@pauletteevett2685]

Thank you! Hopefully mine change out will be as simple

[@chucksterfreeze116]

What size allen tool did you use?

[@gh50hill1]

Great video. Just what I needed to know.

[@Riccotorres86]

Super thorough thanks for covering all the bases on this DIY!!

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normarosado2539]

Thank you so much, ready to go tackle my tub!

[@TopHomeowner]

Good luck!

[@1952minniemouse]

Great on this video. But I have a shower that the water is barely coming out of the shower head. Could it be the valve. The fixture are old.

[@harrietwilson7144]

Excellent explanation 👌 👏 👍

[@TopHomeowner]

Thank you 🙂

[@mylifewithll3058]

Do you know what size hex screws do you need it to unscrew that?

[@Salishsea812]

Thanks for doing all three!

[@Pootie23]

Fantastic job man!!!!

[@bmac7039]

Dude! this was helpful!!! very detailed!

[@nicolaslsoto]

When I’m forcing the shower arm, how do I know if I’m forcing it too much as to not strip the threading in the wall?

[@bcobb0012]

For the drain. Can you use both the gasket and silicone?

[@russron1]

I'm so happy that you didn't use that shark bite!

[@valeriemacrae8441]

Thank you thank you you are the first video I have wAtch. I think I can do this

[@TopHomeowner]

You can!

[@shariweiss4966]

good video..thanks. hope this project goes as well for me. only issue is my drain valve is the handle kind. i suppose a push valve at the drain can be used instead and just put the cover on the overflow. agree? comment?

[@jaredrumsey8770]

Why isn't the shark bite threaded on both ends? I'm no plumber, but if it was threaded on both ends, you could just screw a compression ring on the wall side (like a shutoff valve). Is there a reason that isn't standard in this case?

[@Christatum411]

How do I get the old handle off if there is no set screw?

[@streetfighter14]

Awesome video, thank you!!!

[@DJkingFar-i]

Did u just use a Allen key to take it off ?

[@diananguyen7701]

Happy new year I just saw you video. I know it’s all video been four years ago. I have a quick question before I change the new one. Do I need to turn off the main water ?thank you very much.

[@h2oquality2010]

What about the tub drain grate? How do you get part to match it?

[@celesteparish892]

Thank you. Very understandable

[@jamesweber4938]

Hi. I have turned off the main city water shut off in the basement to replace a Shark Bite fitting that wont shut off anymore. I have released the water pressure all through the house and in the sink and shower of the en suite where I am working but water keeps coming out of the water supply for the toilet. It wont stop. There is no water in the toilet tank so its not coming from there. Never seen this before. When you shut off the mains and relieve the pressure in the system water should not be coming from a supply line ? Any ideas ? Thanks

[@karenf7451]

This was great! Thanks for being so detailed. I’m going to attempt to do this myself. Thank you!

[@TopHomeowner]

You are welcome!

[@lolacupcakes1393]

This was an awesome video. I have this brand for my bathroom sink. I’m looking to put the same for my tub as well 👌🏾

[@thelog86]

I know the video has nothing to do with it but its the 1st thing that caught my eye immediately. And its that shower insert, they look so cheap and these companies charge wayyy to much to just drop em over your old tub

[@XDarkXThanatosX]

Just got that set. It's nice. Too bad I had to modify every valve piece cause my old house was never updated to a posi temp valve.

[@chrismaurer7066]

Need assistance. Stripped set screw. I can not get the handle off to replace the Faucet.

[@Joker23236]

How do you determine how to get a handle that fits? Are all handles compatible?

[@arandomtrip8082]

My shower knob I think the inside is destroyed at a point where that I can't unscrew it anymore it just rotate but won't connect to unscrew

[@wangsophie1030]

Hi, how do you know what fixtures to buy that will fit the current valve you have?

[@TopHomeowner]

The biggest factor is the brand so make sure those match. The plate behind the handle should say the brand name, but sometimes a manufacturer will use a letter instead of the name (M=Moen, D=Delta, K=Kohler). I don't know a foolproof way of knowing if a fixture will fit from the same manufacturer since styles can change over time. I hope this helps!

[@jon564]

This video may be 3 years old but I learned so much! Thank you! I feel like I can do this now! :) Excellent job teaching!

[@beverlygoings7524]

What is the plastic piece that surrounds around the valve called?

[@rosacazares5179]

Thank you! You are awesome!!

[@CandrenaPayton]

Thank you so much for this video! This is everything! I am trying to DIY some things in my bathroom and this video was beyond helpful. One question… and you may have mentioned it… Do I need to shut off the water supply to my home? My tub and shower is just like yours.

[@TopHomeowner]

You don't have to as long as you don't accidentally turn on the valve while working on it. That said, best practice would be to turn off the water just to be sure

[@Stenna22]

Thanks a lot for this DIY video. I have the MOEN 82304SRN installed. However, my lever handle is sticking out 2in from the trim cover. Do you know of any solution to help?

[@lindagrapes8044]

Best video!! Very thorough.

[@TopHomeowner]

I appreciate that!

[@AGR96]

I was told that the rubber washer is not there to be placed between the drain and the tub, but between the tub and the pipe. You can pull out the old one since the pipe is not tight against the tub with the drain unscrewed.

[@chrisbe3032]

Omg you made my life so much easier🤗

[@TopHomeowner]

Glad I could help!

[@1960jogo]

You can also cut shorter the existing 1/2"spout pipe and solder a 1/2" coupling to extend the pipe and solder a set👍 MIP copper male 👏

[@1960jogo]

You can use plumbers putty instead silicone to make it easy for the next person who needs to replace it next time

[@lsgisler]

What is the part name/# that you had soldered and how? Everything else is explained very well

[@TopHomeowner]

That would have been it's own video since soldering is a skill all by itself! In general I used a no stop coupling, copper repair coupling (to extend the pipe) and a copper male adapter (to attach to the new spout). You can avoid all that (plus all the special tools you need) if you can find a kit with a slip-on tub spout. Hope that helps you

[@josesalgado4988]

Thank you so much for the easy instructions! 👍🏽

[@TopHomeowner]

Happy to help!

[@Bob-transformations]

Should I turn off the water for this?

[@matthewlane4883]

What if the screws don’t match where the handle is? Is there an adapter?

[@ButWhatDoIKnow]

Great video. Very informative and real world.

[@kellyk5565]

Any tips on finding a new valve that matches existing? Or was that just luck?

[@DeborahSanders-uw3je]

This was so excellent even though I still have questions. I'm just thrilled to know that I can upgrade my shower handle without opening up the wall as my contractor told me.