Price Pfister Pressure Balance Cartridge 974-042 Replacement DETAILED! PLUS Single Handle Repair

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

WATCH HERE to see how to ADJUST the TEMPERATURE kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuTiKOMg7-Japo

[@JoelGarciaLopez]

thank you!

[@jeffreywilliams5002]

Can't express how much I appreciate this video. We broke this piece in our shower handle causing us to not be able to turn off the water in the shower. Unfortunately, we had to shut off the water to the entire house. I called a couple of plumbers, prior to finding this video, and no one could get to us before the weekend. This video was exactly what I needed! Found the part at Lowe's and used the video to support me in replacing the cartridge! Thanks for posting!

[@wbstone4388]

Really good tips, plumber had quoted me $500 so I refused, and I did it myself in 20 minutes with no experienc by watching your video. Thanks!

[@Teeglor]

You literally saved my life, thank you so much!!! (slightly dramatic, but you showed me the proper way to instal it without having the facet leak lol 😂)

[@jewelzinaz]

Thank you so much for this video. I would not have even known to look for those washers inside the pipe! Both were in there! I finished the repair and you really helped.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

GOOD JOB

[@Fbgom7]

Pfister has amazing customer service and they stand by their products. I found out personally. Great video

[@perk005]

great video friend. i watched this before even calling a plumber and super glad I did. your instructions were spot on and i felt confident in doing myself. super glad I did God Bless you John

[@moondra3481]

Just wanted to say thank you!!!! After getting two 385$ quotes, I said screw it bought the part 38dollars and I was done in 20 minutes, thank you thank you thank you!

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

very nice.. paypal donations are always welcome.. enjoy the tub :)

[@michaelholm4572]

I subscribed and gave your video a like. We had a leak for a long time because we couldn't afford a plumber. We replaced the cartridge ourselves but we still had a leak because we didn't check to make sure that we removed the old washers! Thanks for the tip, you saved us a lot of money!

[@e.r.6839]

You rock! Start to finish in 30 minutes. No leaks and helped us get the right parts.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

nice

[@swill1020]

Some plumber’s lube on the o rings makes for a great seal.

[@conniejohnson1865]

Great video, received my cartridge free from Price Pfister and just completed this task. Shower faucet was dripping hot water now fixed.

[@RkChJHawk]

Excellent video on how to replace the 974-042 cartridge! I was a bit concerned about doing this myself but I’m confident now that I can do it myself. Thank you!

[@gohard45]

Great video people need to remember not just to replace the shower cartridge but the balancing cartridges aswell

[@samsnow7370]

You nearly broke the shower by turning the handle clockwise :). Thanks for your video... I just needed a reminder of what I need to do. I had installed quite a few of these shower fixtures through the years owning property but sometimes we all need a reminder. The original comes in 2 pieces: 974-291 for the cartridge and 971 250 for the shutoff control/stem. The one piece as you stated is 974-042. Price Pfister has a life time warranty on your fixture and they will send you the piece(s) for free. Sometimes we can't wait so go to HD or Lowes. I just replaced the cartridge and shutoff control/stem module and the stem where the handle slides over the stem doesn't seem to go over the stem. My only guess is that the inside of the handle has deposits through the years/decade.. which prevents the handle to fit properly; and their recommendation is to clean out the inside of the handle. Anyone have that issue? Another alternative is to use a Dremel to down size that plastic stem. Well ... I'm just trying to see if the public has any issues with the handle/stem. Thank you again for your video. One other thing is that you can always fix the cartridge by replacing the 2 'O' rings and there is a large 'O' ring on the shutoff/stem module.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

what I have HEARD is the parts in home depot might not be the same as if you get them from PP.. I heard that HD sells a cheaper quality compared to the plumbing places...

[@joanna0988]

Home Depot and Lowes sell the Moen version which isn't as good. I got a genuine Pfister product from Amazon because I couldn't wait for them to ship me a new one.

[@jackheris687]

Does Pfister send you a new valve cartridge?

[@Pricelessluv]

Very good description of the replacement process. You should include a discussion of the placement/positioning of the black plastic temperature control limiter that you briefly mentioned at the beginning of your video.

[@jhawk3910]

Greatly appreciate you making this video. Had no idea I can contact Pfister for a free replacement. Doing that in the morning and giving this a shot.

[@EmilyWallace-j3d]

Awesome video, easy to follow! I was able to clean the sediment from mine without replacing the cartridge. Now water pressure is fantastic.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it helped

[@cracksm3]

Thank you so very much for making this video. You just helped me save my mom over $400.

[@ceyly11Xx]

Very helpful I chuckled when I saw how easy it was to unscrew and take off the plate!

[@angelmackenzie6877]

Very helpful! Turning left (lefty lucy) is actually counter-clockwise

[@brads.334]

lol... turn it clock-wise, to the left if you don't know how to use a clock he says :) Good, helpful video. Funny moment.

[@ihaveadadfeelingaboutthis620]

@@brads.334 well, turning left if starting from 6 is technically clockwise...perspective is everything LOL

[@jusakidd1]

@@ihaveadadfeelingaboutthis620 left is always counter clockwise.... even if u're standing on ur head

[@JP-be3dq]

yep, just confirmed.

[@jdawg3629]

@@ihaveadadfeelingaboutthis620 Uh...no.

[@jessedel3713]

Really came in handy, could not figure this one out till I saw your video, never worked on a Pfister shower handle before, kudos!

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it helped!

[@anissachambers6136]

Just changed out my cartridge…thank you for posting this video just what I needed.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it helped

[@BRAPR87]

This video saved me night before hosting Xmas eve. Thank you!

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

very cool.. super chat or donation link in description if you want... happy holidays

[@Tomis_C]

Very nice video thanks for your presentation this is helping me too do the job me self👍💯👍

[@audiebuilds]

Thank you for showing this video. I couldn't figure out for the life of me which cartridge I had until I stumbled across your video which is exactly what I was looking for. However, it doesn't show how to remove the white plastic trim piece that connects the handle to it.

[@jshartman49]

Awesome video. I need to do this repair. However, when I take the large plate off there is only a small hole in my wall and one of the 4 screws is only partially visible to take it out. My shower/tub wall is not tile, rather it is a piece of Engineered Stone. Do you know how I can make larger the circumference of the opening by making the opening circle larger. This would gain me full access to the 4 screws so I can replace the valve. Thank you

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

won't be easy probably a dremel tool and a lot of patience

[@vanawesome]

would a bad cartridge explain not getting enough hot water coming through?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

YES...THE HOT SIDE MIGHT BE FILLED WITH lime or calcium deposits that block the pipe

[@trutoscience5835]

Do you know the 'model' name of Pfister shower trim? I have the exact same trim, and only the handle broke off (the cartridge/valve is fine). But I need a new handle that screws into the last trim piece you added, and I am not finding it anywhere as I don't have a model number or model name. It handle design is the same design as part S10-320, but that part number is for combo tub/showers with 3-handles in stead of one. I thought I had kept the box from the install years ago, but no luck finding it in my over-stuffed storage building.

[@petbytes7167]

My ring had a clear thin rubber washer which came off it when I was handling it. But now I don't know where it goes.

[@carlmatula8218]

Super easy! Thanks! Cost me $80 total to do all three bathrooms!

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

paypal donations always welcome.. thanks

[@richardwoloszyn4944]

your the Man! sure help me out of huge jam with no water until I fixed this control!Huge Thanks

[@michaelbagchi4370]

i went to a call out for a PF shower. they only had hot water, so i replaced the cartridge but then it started water hammering whenever I'd divert to shower and only when id turn up the temperature. i ended up changing the integrals, fushing multiple times, tried 5 cartridge over multiple visits. still cant fix it. any advice?

[@arthurseymorejr.3606]

I worked in a plumbing supply for 29 years and became very familiar with all these parts . I remember when we ordered parts from Price Pfister I noticed the parts kept coming in different from them every time we got an order . I alerted my boss that he check into why every time we were getting parts they were different from the usual parts we used to get . What happened was Price Pfister started a line that was made especially for Home Depot that used similar but slightly different parts. So Price Pfister was catering more to Home Depot than to the smaller plumbing supplys that supported them at the start . I have the same shower valve that was in the video and the plumbing supply version has a 2 piece Cartridge ( the pressure balance cartridge that went in the back and the cartridge that turned it on and off went in front of that . I tried the one piece cartridge and it turned stiff from day 1 and that's because there's no waterproof grease between the discs in that cartridge to make it turn easy . In the plumbing supply version you could actually see the grease between the discs that rotated as you turned the cartridge on and off . My boss wound up getting rid of the Price Pfister line because of all the different parts . It became really funny when people would buy a Price Pfister product from Home Depot and then when they needed a replacement part they would come to us and the part we would have is totally different . It would look the same but the parts they put in the Home Depot stuff was made cheaper and I would explain that to the people . We would tell them to go back to Home Depot to get the part and Home Depot never did . Then they would come back to me to buy a new faucet and swore they would never buy another faucet from them . Be careful where you buy from .

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

cheap times

[@jesusjimenez1062]

Just replaced mine. Found the part at Home Depot with same part number you gave 974-042. Thanks so much. The guy at Depot wasn’t even too sure how it was done. AWESOME.

[@andyfankhauser191]

This was fantastic. Exactly what I was looking for and had me cracked up the whole way through. If I ever meet out around LA or the OC, beers on me. Cheers sir and thank you

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NickleJ]

After weeks of squeking, mine wouldn't turn off. I happened to have a 1/2 pipe cap that I used to cap off the shower head pipe after removing the actual head. Then pulled up the shower thingy. Bought the part for 34 bucks at lowes.

[@ruthduke6790]

I want to know if this will fit a single handle shower only I have a price pfister fixture probably at least 16 years old

[@scottbreitberg5145]

Thank you!!! Never having worked on a pfisher I appreciate your great advice. Just once suggestion. Before turning the water on flush your toilets. When you slowly turn the water back on it gives the air pressure somewhere safe to go.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

That's a good idea!

[@marielampone6817]

does anyone know if this will work with an old Danco/valley Eljer tub/shower diverter. VERY old. thanks.

[@kevinwalk4580]

Thanks, by watching your video I was able to fix my shower myself. A plumber had given me a estimate of $876.00. He said I had to replace the entire system. My price $28.00

[@reptarthetrx2408]

Same here. We had a plumber who wanted to replace the whole system and cut into our walls. He wanted $1500, oh and after ripping our walls apart it was our responsibility to find someone to patch the hole he'd make and re plaster and dry wall it. All we had to do was replace the cartridge. Ridiculous.

[@youaintlyin3388]

@@reptarthetrx2408 FN Thieves

[@codystrasser5603]

I think my tub handle is an older model like yours. But I cannot just pull the handle off after loosening the screw. I don’t want to break it just trying to turn the water temp down slightly.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

a plumber will use enough force to remove it and charge you $300

[@fredcdobbs823]

Are O-ring & washer rebuild kits available?

[@mikedirks5889]

I have the same model faucet. Do you know if the silver ring that hold the cover plate on, can be bought? Last time I changed my cartridge, it was hard to get off and threaded back on. I'm concerned if I try to remove it again, I may not be able to reuse it.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

the company has an 800 number. they can look up anything and tell you if they have the part or sell the part... they might send it to you for free. they are really nice

[@kathymerry1703]

Thank you so much. Great video. We got through entire process but now can’t get the end screw back in handle. It just turns & turns. Any ideas?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

nope.. either the holes or screws are stripped

[@TheMissy0404]

Thank you for this video! You really helped me out! I also like how you take your time and explain everything detail by detail!!🥰🥰

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TechJahHD]

This helped me out soooo much. Save me a good amount of money doing it myself

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

paypal donation link in video description.. :)

[@aday1637]

2 issues you did not mention or didn't resolve. 1: cleaning out all the old sediment and coating on the inside of the valve body. And 2: putting some plastic grease on the 3 O rings that are accessible. This will increase the life of the valve cartridge and make it easier to turn. It makes a big difference to do both. I used a rag to wipe out the inside after removing all old O rings. I thoroughly wiped everything down and inspected to see that the body was clean. Then I ran my fingers up inside to make sure I couldn't feel any built up sediment prior to installing the new cartridge. Hope that helps. I suppose if you didn't have any of the high tech plastic grease you could use plumber's grease (stem grease). Not sure if it would last as long, though.

[@bradleyevans8147]

One thing to add, the large ring has a v notch, which should face down. This is so that if any water gets behind the ring, it will drain out. Great video, but, I did not really see it until after I fixed mine. Thanks!

[@ryant75]

Great video and thank you for taking your time to explain everything. Oddly if I snug the cartridge screws the cartridge is rough to turn. The only way to get smooth operation is by leaving the sorta loose. I this normal? Its not leaking but it's not tight either lol 🙈 Is this ok do you think it's better to put that flange behind the cartridge and use it as a spacer and then tighten it down as we normally would? Thank you

[@richardlung6641]

thank you so much! when I remove the cartridge, there were still some excess water, and some got inside the wall. Should I be worried ?

[@carlospajuelo4797]

When i first moved in to the house i noticed it had one handle shower . whnen i open the shower starts with hot water instead of cold water, is this normal ?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

nope-- they reversed the connection

[@joecox9958]

what did you repaired? I see you said I assumed.

[@JP-be3dq]

Thank you for giving this very detailed guide to installing the pressure balance cartridge. It went like a breeze, except I installed the cartridge without the retaining metal flange. Had to very carefully hold cartridge in position while removing screws and installing flange. Worked out well. Be safe.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

thanks doctor

[@heatherb7189]

Thank you! I've never heard of price pfister and I wasn't finding anything that looked like mine but this is it! I do wish I had seen this before I started, whoever installed mine or messed with it last stripped a screw..... Grrr

[@kennethwilson7057]

Very good "Detailed" video. Highlights things to be aware of along with helpful hints. Nice job 😎

[@bgcm1995]

I just switched my cartridge, but I wonder why it's leaking, I'm doing this repair right now but now I wonder if I have to change the whole bit or what because it's definitely tight in there. I did the paper towel method and it's definitely wet. I wonder what I have to do.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

I wish I could help more

[@JuanManuelGonzalez-s6z]

Weird that my Pfister handle and plate do not have any screws.

[@avad1107]

Where do you turn the water off behind the wall?

[@dbrn920]

Hi there. I have the same brand of shower. My issu is that I get hot water but not very much cold water mix. Do you think this part is the issue?

[@Dyecast568]

Thank a million! Saved me a $400 repair charge from plumber

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

paypal donation link in the description

[@katharinepacific]

Great video. I had major worries about doing this job but it went exactly like your video. Thanks!

[@avarrow1951]

Good video. One warning. When I pulled my old cartridge out, I got a real shock. The front end of the cartridge came out my itself!! A couple of pairs of needle-nose pliers broight the lower half out easily. The rest of the process when fine after that jolt.

[@ileanacortez5874]

Thank you so much for your video. Help me a lot because I don’t have money to paid a plumber. God bless you🙏

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Happy to help

[@DrGPhd]

I replaced mine but now when I turn it on I have hot water immediately before getting cold water, did I replace the valve backwards

[@gurdipmann1572]

Thanks for making this video. I changed the cartridge by myself.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it helped

[@hargisP2]

The old one had the white notch up, you replaced with the white notch to the left.

[@janicefoster180]

Great videos...we have the water turned off and ready to begin the process. Feeling confident and happy to save $$$$

[@lanegratomasa420]

any videos on how to take off a pfisher SGL-LOLC PARISA TUB AND SHOWER LOOP HANDLE CHROME? my shower is relasing cold water but not hot water. i do have hot water coming out of the bathroom sink. any tipe would be helpful

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

look at my channel. I think I posted the link about how to adjust cold and hot water

[@lanegratomasa420]

@@LEARNINGCHORDS I removed the cap and screws but un able to remove the handdle. Is there a solution I can use to make the handle come off?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

look for an allen head screw on the handle or under the front cover.. there is always something that holds it on... once removed if you cant take it off then it is stuck. a plumber would end up using a mallet or hammer to break it free but you but end up flooding the place if you break it

[@lanegratomasa420]

@@LEARNINGCHORDS Got it. Thanks

[@zhengdavis888]

Thank you very much. Your video helped me to fix my shower system.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

You're welcome!

[@petervs1477]

when I take the old cartridge out it has 2 circle washers. The replacement cartridge I received (974-3210) has two D shaped washers. are these interchangeable? or will it leak

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

no idea.. call their 800 number. they are very helpful!!

[@brucegordon4874]

you just taught me a lot. great video. thanks

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad to hear it!

[@andresfeliperodriguezusuga2044]

What is the reference for the shower faucet?

[@shannonm.townsend1232]

Best video on the subject i have seen although i was hoping you would also show how to adjust hot water temperature, still thank you very much!

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

i have a video on my channel on that

[@donlongo6930]

Excellent video. Good, clear instructions and helpful comments.

[@TheRopenNetwork]

They have excellent customer service.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

i agree

[@paultaithelegendnguyen8891]

Where to buy that kind of chrome handle ? Thanks.

[@fizwidget101]

Mine was leaking so replaced mine with the same cartridge you have, after doing the replacement my pipes shake violently when I get the handle on the middle , put the old one back and it’s fine, the old cartridge is same part number….. tried again with another from and same pipe shaking , bought another from Home Depot again same issue. Don’t know what changed with this product recently

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

call their help line

[@neerajsharma2487]

Hi! Were you able to resolve the hammering problem after replacement of Ceramic Cartridge? I have replaced 2 of them in last year by buying locally at home depot, it works fine for couple of days after replacement and then hammering starts every time the lever is between hot and cold. Really need your help because I have already spent more than 100$ in replacing it twice.

[@ryant75]

Hi there. Did you figure it out? Sounds like something moved in the back when you loosened the lock ring. Try clamping them down if that don't work use pipe insulation or foam on the copper lines to keep them from banging the 2x4s or whatever they r hitting.

[@shafisiddiqui1046]

Thanks for the video simple and easy fix

[@JoelGarciaLopez]

i have a new model, not so new. But, I'm getting more hot water than cool water. I cant find my manual to see how I can change that. If anyone knows most appreciated!

[@MrChriskep1]

Got tired of buying them so I took one apart and rebuilt it. It was easy and worked well. For some reason the porcelain discs just develop a lot of friction. Then its broken handles and pliers. This balanced valve garbage is a government mandate. Like so many other mandates it is a solution in search of a problem.

[@DarrenWatson64]

Hello JT Marcel. 😁

[@blainec.1263]

Hello, thanks for the video. I installed the new one without problems but a couple days later there is some water dripping. Any thoughts? something I need to realign or adjust? Thanks for any tips

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

DID YOU remove the old gasket. I think I remember in my video I said make sure to remove this-- it was so long ago and I forgot about it but that gasket has to be removed to avoid leaking and then you install the new one.. otherwise it should not leak..

[@blainec.1263]

@@LEARNINGCHORDS If you are referring to the two small gaskets then yes I did remove them. I am going to take apart again and see if I can see anything. Seems strange that is started leaking a bit out of the spout. Thanks for the quick reply

[@popaki9484]

Thank you for making and sharing this video. So the piece you replaced on my shower is very loose so when I try to turn the shower on the handle moves a lot. So I’m not sure how to secure it in my stand up shower. Is yours secured to the wooden blocks?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

the piece i replaced on your shower? love it.. good for you fixing yours... yes secured to the wooded studs in the wall when the addition was put on

[@robertoflores3550]

Where did you purchase the handle

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

i had the handle. you should be able to buy it online or from the company with their 800 number

[@asingh4152]

I want to find a similar handle, can you provide a link for a handle that will fit this cartridge?

[@daseyperez6944]

What handle did you end up getting? I have the same question?

[@debrathornquist2465]

Easy peasy. My only problem is regulating the heat. It seems to just give hot hot hot.PP is kinda crappy. Good video.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

I THINK i DID A VIDEO ON HOW TO ADJUST THE temp ring

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

watch here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuTiKOMg7-Japo

[@rickberry2630]

In my case the cartridge is stuck to the support or pipe behind it. And this is after the 4 screws were removed. So how to pull it out?

[@troyna77]

just pull with hands a little harder. mine was jammed as well. screw the plummer. you got this.

[@Derek.Naquin]

Great video! How do I find out what part# I need?

[@millermatic140]

I have a 28000-0100 pfister. Can’t find cartridge for this

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

call their 800 number

[@homerfry9234]

I stuff some towel in the hole in the wall, 2 reasons: stop the screws from falling in the wall and soak up any water still in the valve. Another hint is close the tub drain plug, now if you drop something its not going anywhere.

[@johngautreaux4296]

thanks for the video, I was able to fix mine with no problems.

[@cliffordmontgomery2830]

Don't you mean vinegar instead of isopropyl alcohol to remove sediment???

[@surfallday6583]

Can sediment clog the valve and cause a low water pressure?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

YES--- I have a HOT water valve on my washer and I can't turn the value off because it is frozen from lime and corrosion. I have a plumber coming next week to shut off the water and remove the valve from the wall

[@ThiVo]

I recently replaced the old Pfister cartridge with a MOEN Pfister Single Handle Ceramic Cartridge that says it does the same thing. The hot water came back, but now any time the lever is between hot and cold, I get hammering noise in the pipes now. Does anyone know if I get this Price Pfister Pressure Balance cartridge that should solve the hammering?

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

CALL their toll free 800 number. They are very nice and can give you help and advice

[@BSKiteHaps]

A very complete explanation. Well done.

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

thank you James

[@troyna77]

that very same o ring stayed behind when i pulled my cartridge out. HD had a replacedment but it was not exact. i returned part. i put it back together(with old cartridge) and order the exact part online. since i was gonna have to wait for part, i was put the old cartridge back in, i replace all the o rings for giggles since they were cheap. 3 dollars for the kit at HD. anyway, the faucet works at 100% now.

[@davidijafri]

I did the same thing. I was wondering why the new cartridge & stem wasn't putting out as much hot water as the old, leaky version!

[@dakuang4647]

Awesome video! Loved your attention to details.

[@itscharliemeng]

Thank you so much for the explanation. It was very helpful.

[@johnsimms818]

Great video.cleared away a few clouds.thanks

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Good to hear

[@vincentbattle1040]

Followed your tutorial and it work out well. After getting the part removed I decided to soak it in dishwashing liquid and reinstall and it turns smooth as silk. I'll remove the after I receive the new part. Cleaning the part does make it easy to turn again. Thanks again for the video

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

Glad it helped