Beginners guide to replacing a Price Pfister shower cartridge!

[@Maugwa]

Place a hand towel under the shower valve and INTO the wall so when you remove the 4 screws and the plate.............you don't accidentally drop either into the wall itself. ALSO place a towel over the shower drain or close the drain if it's a tub-shower. Any small screws or parts you drop won't go down the drain. Thank me later

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thats good advice, usually takes some experience before you learn those things.

[@ellahull248]

Good advice, but I don't think anyone will heed it unless you preface each instruction with "and then you're gonna wanna go ahead and..."

[@latoyaneal2823]

This video just helped my family correctly change the valve stem after working on it for 2 days! Thank you so much!!

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re so welcome, thank you very much for leaving a comment!

[@AttommicDog]

Price Pfister sent me TWO replacement shower valves. One like yours and a 2 piece (the old valve style I assume). Even though my shower was not warrantied, they took care of it. Amazing company.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yea they are good about their warranty sometimes they’ll give you trouble but just push back you’ll get what you want, glad it worked out for you

[@AttommicDog]

@@PlumbingExplained They actually insisted on sending me a free cartridge(s) even though I said not to bother. lol. Guess I got a good rep on the phone. Anyway thanks for this video. It was perfect.

[@jc9561]

@@AttommicDog I just received my 2 piece replacement in the mail from them free of charge. I tell anyone and everyone, BUY their products as they stand by them 100%. I have received 2 bathroom faucets and the pull out knob for my kitchen sink. I will only buy their products...

[@ralphgoldsen3012]

As a new homeowner in 1985, I learned basic plumbing skills from my contractor brother in law. Back then most repairs were to galvanized pipe. I never mastered sweat-fitting copper, but now PEX is the standard piping material in my hood and simply snaps into place in the fitting. My brother in law has been gone for a while, I can't help but think handling toxic materials shortened his life span. Plumbers are scarce in my part of the world and some (not to slander the trade) take advantage. I really appreciate you tube presentations like this one, they give me the confidence to "DIY." I'm retired now, and it means I have little choice. A $40 part and tools I already have vs. $500 for a plumber who mysteriously takes a day to do what was done in this video in 30 minutes. Thank you, thank you. And some credit goes to Price Pfister for using the same cartridge in most of its mixers and using a design that does not require specialty tools.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you for leaving such a good comment, really appreciate it

[@mollywilmoth7221]

THANK YOU . HUSBAND IS IN A WHEELCHAIR SO I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO AND DID IT MYSELF. 😊

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re welcome, thank you for taking the time to let me know how it went

[@aliciacrit1979]

Thank you, I replaced the cartridge, but the water was consistently running from the shower faucet. It was those o rings stuck in the back. If those rings are still in the back of the pipe the cartridge won't fit tight and the water will run through even in the off position. I wouldn't have known this without your video! Thanks😊

[@brockhutz1]

Hey man.. thanks for narrating your knowledge. Very thorough. I had to make a Saturday repair due to the water not shutting off. After disassembling I did discover rust. Magnet assisted in the retrieval. I decided to seek KZbin and watched yours. Thank you very much for the step of purging. I did NOT the LAST time. This cartridge only lasted 5yrs. I DID PURGE and tons of debris came from my cold side. 50yr old galvanized pipe must be nearing the end. HOWEVER, I thank you because I would not have and certainly would be battling this situation sooner than normal. PURGE PURGE PURGE! Thank you!

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you for this comment bro really appreciate it

[@keith488]

Very nice video. I have also change my cartridge also. I did all of all talk a towel around the valve before removing and installing. My fingers are not quite as flexible as they used to be and I could definitely tell you I was going to lose a screw or two down the back of the wall. I know you are much younger but for the guys who have that clumsy feeling in their fingers. I also like the way you pointed out which direction the cartridge goes in I believe I have mine in backwards and I will change it but the second the water is turned on it hot. When I took it out the hot water only woodwork when I pulled the handle all the way up. Now the hot water is on the second you move it up just at half inch. I will turn the valve aroun. Nice video I have subscribed. Thank you

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you very much for a great comment

[@1davekoch]

Thank you, brother… A great way to make my wife happy for under 40 bucks and I only spent 10 minutes. Appreciate your help!

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re welcome! Happy wife happy life! This is why I make these videos haha! Thanks for the comment!

[@greggkummer2739]

Chris: Thank you so much for the detailed video. My guest shower has a 15 year old PF single knob that wouldn’t get hot and the valve made a lot of noise. I bought the exact 974-042 at HD and followed your instructions. Everything is functioning perfectly. A key tip you suggested was flushing the valve and OMG the sand and junk that came out. Thank you again for your help. I pray you and your family have a Merry Christmas and 2023 is your best year yet. May the Lord Bless you with every good thing He has ever thought of for you and your family.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you so much for such a great comment, really appreciate the kind thoughtful words and blessings, may god bless you as well my friend

[@shAiDawn]

I was very curious how a tub valve works so thanks for posting this! Very thorough!

[@yahugh59]

Excellent! Even though I once apprenticed with a plumber, it seems like there's no end to the tricks of the trade, especially when it comes to service calls. Your videos really help explain those tricks.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you man I really appreciate this comment

[@josephpratt5540]

So thankful for this. I was confident I could figure it out on my own but I decided to watch this just for kicks. The tip about making sure the o-rings come out with the cartridge was HUGE! Mine didn’t and if I hadn’t have been looking for that I might have been in big trouble!

[@Numinalis]

Thank you! I had a problem with a water hammer sound or knocking that happened in another room whenever I turned on the bathtub faucet. Following your video and replacing the cartridge fixed it, and you had a lot of great advice.

[@strawberry_cow2957]

Thank you soo much, you just saved me $385, I got everything from Home Depot for less than $40 🎊 🎉thanks a bunch 😊

[@chrisdufford3759]

Simple and easy to understand. What a lifesaver

[@PlumbingExplained]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@sadieadie1587]

Great video, especially about the water temperature control. Why do you need the grease? Also, when I replaced the original valve due to leaking my new one leaked within a year. The old washers were indeed stuck in there. My father in law also installed the cold and hot backwards and when I put the vampire teeth in down with the new valve I couldn't figure out why I was scalding myself.....I wish I had seen this video before my first valve repair. Thank you !

[@PlumbingExplained]

The grease will make the cartridge last longer, no grease will cause it to go bad and leak quicker, need lubrication for the gaskets

[@joycelem2535]

Excellent commentary. Really appreciate it. Gives me confidence to go in and do it! Thanks!

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re very welcome, thank you for leaving such a great comment

[@WilliamGregg]

This was perfect! Exactly what I needed. Thanks and keep the content coming.

[@chaley56]

Great video I appreciate you leaving this video because I am trying to change this now so let’s see how it works. Thank you again for this video.

[@markfriend3388]

Thanks so much for your video! The cartridge removal and replacement went exactly like you said! Thanks again!

[@4Lights.5Liights]

thank you for the video. It is reasonable to replace the cartridge after about 18 years? It still works, but luke warm water only after hot adjusted to max. Water does come out of all other faucets steeping hot.

[@carterwright34]

You just saved me over $500. Thank you!

[@TheAgentMorris]

Thanks for this very helpful video! The vampire teeth down tip saved me some time.

[@gemste]

Thanks for the helpful video. I didn't even think of adding grease

[@JimWebsterWeb]

Thanks for the view inside the the valve body to see the rubber gaskets that have to be removed. Hopefully after watching this video I will be able to replace the diverter.

[@jerrettb76]

Excellent video. My only question is setting the stem so I have maximum hot. I didn’t see what black sleeve you removed then put in to make it set for the hottest.

[@heyjude1101]

I broke the plastic valve stem when tightening the handle because it was dripping, the handle came with it. Thank goodness it was in the off position. So the retired plumber guy at Lowes identified it was an old price pfister, and took me right to a new complete assembly, KARCI model 8P8-WS2-KA, I ran into problems because the new valve had two round holes with O rings where the brass body had the oval holes at the back. the old valve and the new valve where not the same length. I went back to Lowes and talked to the same guy, i tried to explain to him and showed him the instructs, he said " take the old valve out, put the new valve in" and he also said I didn't need the grease which I asked about, because other videos said the same thing as you, use the grease. Here is the point, my house is 14 years old, the shut off was at the street, not a problem, but the brass plumbing that the valve slips into has different depths, so the valve that came in the new KARCI was too short and had round holes at the back. It didn't work, so we called PF and they told us we needed a different valve, which was available and we ordered it. I was a different model number and I think we got it from Amazon, and got expedited delivery. the PF instructs show the different brass plumbing set ups, but if you are a DIYer, you may not get the significance. We finally figured it out, our brass set up was a 2 in depth, and apparently there are different depths which makes a difference when you go to install. I'm a woman and I think the man at Lowes might have not considered the rough plumbing or just dismissed me as a poor old lady. Live and learn. But knowing your brass pipe depth that the valve fits into was crucial to the success of the project. And I will go out and get the pipe grease. I'm competent at many home projects, but I have the plumbing curse. Thank you for the video but I hope I have saved someone else from this problem in the future. The new valve came, and it has the ovals holes at the back, and it is slighly longer. Wish me luck, or pray, which ever works.

[@PlumbingExplained]

There are two cartridges that look very similar by price pfister the one with the oval holes O rings is the older style the one with the round O rings is the newer style, I think you want the older style I would Google and see if there is a Ferguson plumbing supply near you, they sell to the public and they can help make sure you get the right parts and don’t waste more of your time. I think it’s great you make your own repairs, let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.

[@nk5850]

Thanks for your helpful comment! I needed the one with the oval rings as well, and I was about to drive 30 min. away to a plumbing supply but then thought I'd check my local Home Depot, and surprisingly, they had it in stock!

[@GsaGuy]

Good stuff! Very straight forward and thorough!

[@JoeTaylorWestisland]

Hi so my question is a low water pressure the interesting thing it looked like there was two screws like on a washing machine valve one on each side ? they said it was always low pressure and the other shower valve is a moen works perfectly. if I trrn the screws ao the line on each screw goes left to right straight.( almost like a manifold )? i did replace the cartridge. Thank you

[@zacharystuart7162]

Dude you answered every single question I had. Thank you 👍

[@PlumbingExplained]

No problem, thank you for leaving a comment!

[@responsive_random]

Thank you sir. This and all the tips in it turns out very helpful

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re welcome, thank you for leaving a comment!

[@688ctu]

Great video,very details and clear explanations. Thank you.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you so much!! Love reading how this video has helped!

[@tommydadsmith1]

Your video is great! Thank you!! Very informative!

[@clfnole]

My old one is installed with the notches on the top. I guess that would be the reason hot water comes first. Is it ok to install the new one with the notches down like you suggested?

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yes the installer put your cartridge in upside down that’s why it gets hot first

[@avj1111]

Great vid, it might be what i needed. I have a setup similar to yours, Pfister, and theres no water dripping any where when the water is turned off. The problem comes when the shower is turned on. There is reduced flow coming from the shower head and there is a decent amount of water coining from behind the knob from the valve/cartridge/stem/sleeve area. Im thinking its the cartridge but im not sure. Could you give me your opinion? not holding your feet to the fire and you are not liable for anything i do. Thanks for the vid and thanks in advance for any advice.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yes the cartridge needs to be replaced, that should fix your problem, I recommend replacing with the 1 piece gray cartridge that replaces both the temperature control in the back and the pressure half.

[@chriskerns3298]

Thank you! This was a great help!

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re welcome!

[@sachads5322]

Awesome video! Helped me so much!

[@marinat62]

10.23. Have installed a cartridge just like it. But every time I turn the water to take a bath, turning the nob up or down, it makes a terrible hammer noise ?!!! Can you please help find what I did wrong? THANK YOU 😊 🙏 I desperately need your expertise advice.

[@RalphSampson...]

I saw this video after I did the replacement. I need to know what I did wrong. After the installation, there is hardly any pressure. Why? Could I have tightened the four brass screws to the valve body to tightly? Surely, not. They just bottomed out. I did not go any further. Thebpressure was good before the work. My problem was I couldn't get any cold water. The temperature works fine now...just low pressure. What did I mess up? Could it somehow be that dial on the back side? I made no adjustment to that. As such, the knob doesn't turn as much as it did before I did the work. Maybe, I should get back in there and adjust that, at least. But,....the low pressure...what's up? EDIT: Great video. I subbed. Thanks for posting this. EDIT: The pressure magically corrected itself. Maybe, there was trash in the line? IDK.

[@Telecasterland]

The black insert is for adjusting how far up and left the handle will go to allow truly hot water.

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yep this is a fact! Thanks for letting the people know!

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

I simply discard it.

[@donpickett9388]

Very helpful with good illustration

[@Bigrell0326]

THANK YOU EXCELLENT VIDDY, FAST, direct EZ TO DO 😎👍🏾😎👍🏾

[@PlumbingExplained]

Thank you bro

[@suadadelic4425]

My husband exchange it but i do not get hot water. Can the black thing hot water adjusted when installed?

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yes but you possibly have it in upside down, remove the cartridge flip it over and reinstall it. Otherwise just remove the black thing it’s an anti scald device for children

[@josepasos9264]

Will that style cartridge work with new PFisher handle? Or will it only work with an older style fittings?

[@PlumbingExplained]

It should work with the new style handle, I haven’t seen an adapter or anything so I’d imagine they are compatible, to be honest with you I can’t recall for sure though. You can call price pfister at 1800-pfaucet and ask them though I’m sure if they don’t you could order an adapter through them.

[@susanspradlin9660]

The part I needed to see was covered by your back!

[@fredcdobbs823]

Are there any repair kits with O-rings & washers?

[@sofiabacani8760]

Great video!! Super helpful!! 😀😀😀

[@galaxyskyprosky2377]

I've seen plenty of videos about turning the black round part to adjust...but in my pfister cartridge behind that black part there is a gray blocked that prevents the white knob to turn more to the left..you cartridge shows the white stick is at 12 o'clock...mine is at 1 o'clock and I can only turning counter clok to 7 o'clock

[@rickyschlegel-kv2ic]

Any idea what the part number is to the retaining sleeve?

[@PlumbingExplained]

It’s called the threaded escutcheon I believe I’m not sure of its part number though

[@mrjswain123]

Question - the product number is mostly erased on the old cartridge .How can I determine the size of cartridge to order ?

[@stubylai5353]

great and through explanation!!! Thank you for sharing...

[@bayoublue9588]

Thanks so much! Stupid plastic piece connecting cartridge to handle broke 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@lesleypassarella9646]

Hi, mine is not getting enough cold water, which direction would I turn it?

[@PlumbingExplained]

Needs a new cartridge.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

Is it possible to flip the cartridge upside down without removing it? I have a Pfister setup as well, and my cartridge looks almost exactly like yours. I installed a new handle and cover and afterwards I can swear the hot and cold is now flipped around. I never removed the cartridge though. I looked at an old photo I took and the teeth are on top rather than the bottom like you state, so they are backwards. When I was locking the cover on, the threads did catch a few times and Im thinking maybe I turned it on accident. That or my memory is crap and it was always that way, but I can swear it wasnt.

[@PlumbingExplained]

No youll have to remove it only Moen 1225 can be done without removing it.

[@katrinamcopple9541]

Hey, what if the water lines in the back of the wall housing are round.? The housing water inlets on the replacement valve are oval. Is this a problem? I got the same cartridge as you have and it leaks when I turn on the water.🎉

[@craigaverdung7805]

Amazing video... thank you!

[@frenchfryfish3992]

Awesome video

[@michaelneilson977]

Great video, thankß!

[@zohaibsamdani1325]

What's the name of this price pfister trim or shower valve. I need a new trim but don't Wana change the valve. Thanks

[@Aubreesyaya1573]

Hi I replaced my price Pfister valve cartridge. I cleaned up inside and everything but my showerhead is still running water when the water is off. Any suggestions?

[@PlumbingExplained]

I recommend you remove the cartridge and inspect the washers in the back make sure one didnt fall of or there isnt any debris in the back of the valve, while youve got the cartridge out turn the water on and off to the house a few times to clear out any debris that could be inside the valve or lines, if its still dripping after that then youve got a defective cartridge, you might be a good idea to have another cartridge on hand for when you do this. Buy one and if that cartridge is infact defective just put it in the case of the new cartridge and return it tell them it was defective.

[@Aubreesyaya1573]

@@PlumbingExplained thank you very much! I Will do that in the morning. It’s 1:39 AM here and I don’t have it in me to take it apart again lol. I really hope it’s not a defective cartridge. I had it sent straight from the manufacturer, and I will be pretty upset if they sent me a defective cartridge.

[@PlumbingExplained]

You’re welcome glad I could help! Let me know if there’s any other questions you may have

[@Aubreesyaya1573]

Hi it’s me again. I took the day off yesterday and just let it run I had to work. So I have it apart again, and for some reason those little rings will not stay in the cartridge. I push them back in securely I hope now I’m figuring out adjusting the temperature because I had to take an ice cold shower yesterday lol. The replacement price Pfister sent me was the two piece. So hopefully if I can get those little rubber rings to stay put I will be OK. I so appreciate you responding to my questions I am very grateful🙏🏻

[@Aubreesyaya1573]

Omg I fixed it!! No dripping and I have hot water! Thank you so much for this video yours was the most informative out of every video that I looked at. And you’re also the only person that responded to me thank you so much. The problem was somewhere stuck in the hole was an older broken piece of rubber ring. Even though I thought I had it cleaned out the first time I didn’t. Everything is working perfectly now I am so grateful for you thank you so much!

[@jackheris687]

Can that black piece in front be removed completely?

[@PlumbingExplained]

Yes

[@marcwatson7448]

What does it mean if after you complete this swap the cartridge seems to make a loud moaning noise? I followed you steps but ever sense we made this swap we have an intermittent noise that will only go away when messing with the handle…

[@tommydadsmith1]

Great video!

[@aurawalker5697]

I followed the video and when I turned on the water I couldn’t get the water to turn off completely I unscrewed the handle I put on to try and tighten the white part and water was draining out of it what when wrong?

[@PlumbingExplained]

I’m not sure maybe a bad cartridge

[@bigmuddy52]

This helps thank you

[@killaquicks212]

Can I adjust the temp on a model like this ? 🤔

[@jshartman49]

Excellent. Thanks

[@Nolaggg]

Doing it now I’ll let you know how it goes

[@bradleybbb]

When the handle is removed, that decorative ring that often is "stuck". Take a hose clamp and tighten around it firmly (don't crush it). That gives you leverage to use your pliers on it , while not damaging it...free tip yall.

[@jdplumbingguy4928]

Thanks for the video!

[@bolafson]

Please publish the part number of the replacement cartridge

[@joannmcewen213]

Thanks!

[@nunya6379]

I just replaced this valve now I have very little water coming out & my shower isn’t working???

[@PlumbingExplained]

Sounds like you got some debris in the shower head remove shower head clean it and run water with shower head removed

[@nunya6379]

No I had a shut off valve turned off I forgot about lol

[@nunya6379]

One thing tho now my shower faucet is leaking? Any suggestions?

[@nunya6379]

Not the shower head the faucet itself

[@alexbachmann5024]

Thanks. This could save me $250.00 .

[@SpreadAU]

I flush the valves and it through the wife into the wall. Didn’t expect that much pressure 😂😂

[@richieroll]

this is great. thankyou

[@shannonm.townsend1232]

Thank you!!!

[@DMoneyDSauce]

My handle fell off, but my cartridge is fine. I have an old home, and I am simply trying to find a new handle that’s compatible

[@bradleybbb]

May I suggest a new belt or suspenders. They're really good at their job. Lol

[@benjamincarrillo678]

I have a question

[@we3k1ngs12]

Nailed it ty

[@BayTreeBoerboels]

Thank you

[@Calibike]

thanks

[@saral161]

👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@edbenelli5374]

Just open a hose bib outside and drain everything above that point

[@mandyfister74]

My stem knotch is at a 90 degree angle to the vampire teeth 🤷‍♀️

[@n8mart159]

U da 💣

[@AledkHarry-v2u]

Coralie Oval

[@congsan3528]

I remove the cartridge and can't find the name of the manufacture at all. I took the cartridge to the plumbing supply and they do not carry it. Call the plumbing and they do not have it and said they have to order. Now, have to seat and wait to see if they can located the part.

[@jackheris687]

find out the name and model of your shower handle. and search for the valve catridge for that shower handle.

[@SkyeRiv]

Thank you!!!!