Shower Valve Cartridge Replacement (NO HOT WATER FIX)

In this video I demonstrate how to fix a shower that had no hot water coming from the shower head or tub facet. The hot water repair in this case was to remove and replace the shower valve cartridge. The process to replace a shower valve cartridge is simple however removing the old cartridge can be difficult. A special shower valve cartridge removal tool is essential and acts as a cartridge puller.
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This "how to repair a shower valve" video shows the cartridge replacement for a Moen 1222 cartridge utilizing Danco cartridge equivalent replacement part.

[@MrKistel]

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[@SarahMMcGinty]

This is how real projects actually go. You are a model of patience and perseverance. Well done.

[@MrKistel]

O wow! Thank you kindly. It might be what you perceive as patience is actually selective video editing. HAHA

[@adamd9767]

I had a plumber come over and diagnosed my lack of hot water was due to a faulty hot water cartridge. He wanted to charge me $430! I watched your video and was able to replace it myself for $35 for the new part! Thank you!!!

[@MrKistel]

Great to hear the video was helpful in your repair of your hot water situation and saved you some money. Having said that good plumbers are worth every penny when needed. Trades professionals have a lot of overhead to do the work they do plus they have gained priceless amount of specialized knowledge through their accumulated experience. It is understandable their services come at a considerable cost.

[@jackhammer372000]

Excellent video. I appreciate the patience you tackled this with and showing all the steps and trouble you had. Most of the time people don't want to show trouble because they want to look so skilled and make it look easy. By you showing the trouble you had, it made you look like a true professional.

[@MrKistel]

Thank you! It was a major effort to edit out all of the "bad words" that were shouted. HAHA

[@robertyutube]

To the point and useful! Thank you!

[@joewieland3841]

Absolutely the best set of steps for fixing a defective cartridge. Other than the 3 trips to Lowes for items mismatched or packaged with parts missing, I was able to do this myself with no cartridge repair experience. Thanks for your help!!!

[@MrKistel]

Awesome, So glad you were able to replace your shower cartridge and thanks for sharing that this video helped.

[@21847835g]

Excellent video. Quality camera work. Good use of fast motion. Pause to show pieces. Clear explanations. Speaking clearly. Wish everything was this good.

[@MrKistel]

Thank you very much!

[@justinfetskohethey6953]

I can’t get over how calmly you approach it being all stuck in there! Love it!

[@MrKistel]

Thanks, the magic of video editing may explain that.

[@dirtysouthusmc]

Thanks for the video. I just came from Home Depot with the valve and the tool and fixed my downstairs shower. Thanks so much!

[@MrKistel]

Excellent! Congrats on your DIY shower repair. Awesome to hear this video helped you replace the shower valve cartridge.

[@scottplumer3668]

Great video! I prefer DIY videos to the ones done by pros, because the pros never seem to have complications. The puller is an essential tool, too.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for the supportive comment Scott. Yes in deed the puller was essential to remove this shower cartridge.

[@rickwest2818]

First video I've seen that is realistic, showing a stuck valve and cleaning the housing.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks Rick, ya I think it is typical the shower valve cartridges get stuck and are a pain to remove.

[@NN-uu3re]

For real man...he films the struggle the tedious adjustments and everything this is important. Because this is what we go through!!!

[@calvinle9009]

Not that easy stuff that make ppl look smart

[@jennzobel7630]

Thanks for the video! We just moved into our "new" home two months ago, and have been using the guest bathroom to shower because we couldn't get hot water in ours. Nobody knew what the problem was, and we didn't want to call a plumber and drop all that money, if we didn't have to. I did some googling, and came across your video! Fixed it myself in less than an hour! Thank you!!

[@MrKistel]

Thank you for sharing that this video help you repair your lack of hot water situation. Congrats on executing the shower repair yourself.

[@ramonagaibor1898]

Thank you for this video. You have no idea how much I needed this step step instructions video!

[@MrKistel]

You're welcome! Thank you for sharing the the shower fix video was helpful for you.

[@evelynwhite5405]

Lost my parents and live in the old home I grew up in. It’s in bad shape. For nearly 4 months I’ve showed with little hot water mixing in with the blast of cold water. Ice on the ground and heat provided by space heaters makes for tortured mornings! I kept thinking it was the faucet and not the hot water tank. I’m so glad I kept looking for the right KZbin video! Thank you for making the job seem simple and possible for me to do the job. You’ve helped so many with this issue! May great returns for your time and shared wisdom be in abundants!

[@MrKistel]

Thank you. Condolences regarding your parents. If you have hot water elsewhere like the sink, it probably is not a hot water heater issue. The valve could be the likely culprit. Best of luck with your repair and fixing up your home.

[@stushowto1]

Thanks great video, I didn't think to break the plastic tabs off. I like that you didn't talk on and on and got right to the task at hand..thanks again

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the supportive comment.

[@CodeMonkey66]

Perfect! Thanks! Especially like the time you took on reassembly. I had to take mine apart...then was doing other home improvements, when I got back to this, I couldn't quite remember the sequence of how to put mine back together, and it's similar to the one you demonstrated here. So, great. Thanks!

[@MrKistel]

Excellent!

[@williamking4111]

Great video! Made my repair job quick and easy. Thank you.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for the comment and congrats on you shower valve repair.

[@rase575]

Thank you for teaching me . God bless you and your family.

[@MrKistel]

Thank you for the kind and encouraging comment. I hope you were able to get your hot water working again.

[@faresscherer]

Great video! Followed every step and it works like a charm now.

[@MrKistel]

SO cool to hear the video help you repair your shower. Thanks

[@kumarbhatia6566]

Thank you for posting this video - very helpful. About to purchase a cartridge puller from a local hardware store. Now understand how it is used :)

[@MrKistel]

thank you and best of luck with you your shower repair

[@teslatravels4197]

You saved me a callout fee and probably a few hundred bucks or more. I used your links to buy the parts on Amazon. Thank you.

[@MrKistel]

O wow thanks. So great to hear when one of my videos is helpful and appreciated.

[@billymrtnz434]

Excellent very simple and realistic, thanks.

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you were able to troubleshoot any shower problems you may have been having.

[@XStyleFitness]

Excellent!!! Thank you!!! Exactly what I needed to see.

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing

[@russellgilmore9796]

What a pain! But saved big bucks. Thanks for the details !👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrKistel]

Thanks and glad to hear you were able to do a DIY shower repair.

[@elisapuga2676]

Great job. Very helpful start to finish.

[@MrKistel]

Thank you for sharing that the hot water fix video was helpful for you.

[@antoniodelosheros9296]

Best video! This exact same thing happened to me I followed everything as you did

[@MrKistel]

Glad it helped and that you were able to fix your shower

[@llasminfigueroa917]

Thank you great job explaining everything i was able to fix my own shower knob with Your instructions with no hassle or guessing if i did the job wrong , thanks now my parents have the shower working

[@MrKistel]

So great to hear the video helped you repair the shower. Have a great week.

[@tomgarges7045]

Thank you. Really nice to know that it is that hard to pull out even with a puller

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this!:)

[@MrKistel]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@sjtd7518]

Hands down a great video!

[@MrKistel]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope your shower has hot water again.

[@felixfernandez442]

Perfect explanation thanks you

[@MrKistel]

wow Thanks for the comment and watching this shower repair video.

[@MrDonnaldmackenzye]

Excellent Video. That's is be a professional Instructor!! Thank you.!! Saved my time.

[@MrKistel]

Great to hear and thanks for the kind words. Hope your shower repair goes seamlessly.

[@evangl3009]

great instructive video, nice pace really helped me out

[@MrKistel]

Awesome to hear and thanks for watching the shower repair video.

[@Kadence333]

Ok......soooo I wish I could thank you personally and tell you exactly what your demonstration video do for me. I seriously can't thank you enough. Such an easy fix that caused me some problems.....before I watched yours. I had watched a few others that just aggregated me and the situation. The first guy I watched used the cartridge puller the opposite way you did and took me almost an hour to get the cartridge out. You're explanation and demo was spot on. I thought I had a faulty puller. And that's the part of doing this job that is hard. The rest is just icing on the cake. Now I can finally take a shower after over a week. Massive hand shake bro. (took me awhile to get all the things I needed since we're on lock down here again). Much appreciation. Have a blessed year. Kevin

[@MrKistel]

Wow Kevin I really appreciate this supportive comment. It has made my day. It is awesome to hear when one of my DIY videos has been useful and helpful to a viewer like yourself. Congrats on your repair and happy 2021 to you as well.

[@jesseruss9987]

Great video, very informative and your patience was exceptional.

[@MrKistel]

Thank you however the power of video editing may slightly hide my actual patience. HAHA

[@jesseruss9987]

@@MrKistel I am going to do mine tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks

[@MrKistel]

@@jesseruss9987 you got this, let me know how it goes

[@denispominville4767]

Super, merci beaucoup cela m’a aidé beaucoup.

[@MrKistel]

Je vous remercie

[@UWPICVID]

Nice shower valve cartridge install

[@buckyboy000]

Good video thanks.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for watching and the nice comment Carol

[@Ececheiria]

This dude is really repaired. Many other people's videos can be pulled out easily, which is obviously fake for the purpose of shooting videos, which is of no help to our maintenance. come on! You did very well!

[@MrKistel]

glad you found the video helpful Andy

[@adorable2026]

Thanks for the detailed video. My problem is my hot water is out; cold water is flowing not the hot side. So i definitely will change my own cartridge. Thanks for sharing. Much love from Louisiana!!!

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for the kind comment. I hope this video is helpful with your facet cartridge replacement and shower repair efforts. Let me know how it goes.

[@michaelmunoz4877]

Very good .thank you . You covered a lot of Murphy's Law in your video. Thanks M jay

[@MrKistel]

Yes it seems like "no good deed goes unpunished." In almost every case when I start a project I find out it is going to be more complicated then originally thought and/or find other items that need to be repaired along the way.

[@michaelmunoz4877]

@@MrKistel yes sir .iam not a plumber but when I do small jobs always expect the unexpected . Replace as much old parts

[@vincentcarson5504]

Lol the edits to the beat cracked me up. Very informative thank you

[@MrKistel]

Thanks Vincent

[@johnott5218]

Thanks, worked like a champ! My old cartridge came out in one piece with just channel locks and almost no swearing on my part.

[@MrKistel]

Wow you were luckily the shower valve cartridge came out so easily!

[@andrewpeyton5167]

😂 No Swearing!? Show off! JK 🍻

[@susankilleen2011]

great instructions thanks so very much

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bassmastr-ly5vf]

You made that look easy bro👍🏻

[@MrKistel]

Thanks man, it must be the magic of video editing. Ha! I assure you there were a few choice words I may have blurted out when doing this shower fix that did not make it into the video. Replacing the cartridge can be pretty simple, it just depends how stuck in the old one is.

[@ileegian147]

Thanks for sharing very helpful

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@atomicdmt8763]

excellent! using this today

[@MrKistel]

best of luck

[@hungtran-cr9ck]

Thanks for your video Thanks again

[@MrKistel]

Thank you for watching and commenting on the no hot water repair video.

[@claymore9359]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to be doing this tomorrow and and preparing to encounter the same issues you did, as no project in my house goes as smoothly as other videos show it going.

[@MrKistel]

Good luck!

[@Indyhypnosis]

You saved me $500. Thank you so much!! :)

[@MrKistel]

Excellent!

[@onanothernote]

I just fixed my tub and officially have hot water again!! Thanks!

[@MrKistel]

Awesome and congrats! Did you facet cartridge come out easily or was it a bear to remove?

[@onanothernote]

MrKistel It was a BEAST!! Took me a solid hour with the tool.

[@socaljoe6103]

Thanks your video was very helpful let me tell you a little about my experience tho lol well the shaft on my cartridge broke right off that's why I had to replace it only had the plastic part that has H/C to pull on lol did buy the puller tool helped a little but after like a good half half hour with needle nose pliers finally got it off whewww. The new one went in like a charm. Thanks again for you DIY video

[@MrKistel]

Wow that sounds like it was a project! Hope you are bathing victorious again in hot water now that you have repaired your shower.

[@itsme_9lines126]

Just replaced mine today. Thank you thank you for this video! You saved me $$$, I was about to call a plumber.

[@MrKistel]

Congratulations on your DIY shower fix and thanks for sharing that this video was helpful.

[@lorenzocaracixtos547]

Thank you to help us to share your experience, very interesting video.

[@MrKistel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@bigbigger7715]

Very useful tool, never realized that until today. I had always have difficulty to take that out specifically when stay there for years without being replaced. But I think the covering plate doesn't have to be removed to do the job.

[@MrKistel]

Great tip!

[@ahmedaljumely5552]

Thanks you are professional

[@MrKistel]

So nice of you, thanks for the supportive comment.

[@PaulFerguson-zf4xm]

Only took me 6 or 8 videos to see what to do when the plastic HC tab and the bottom tab bottoms out on the pulling tool. Thanks for including that in your video!

[@MrKistel]

Glad it helped

[@BananaVendor]

Thank you

[@MrKistel]

You're welcome

[@peterwong3914]

Thank you ! helpful .

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SMGVL]

You just helped me fix my tub thanks a lot buddy

[@MrKistel]

That's what I like to hear, Thanks and congrats on your hot water repair.

[@rodolfosontay978]

Thanks for share video

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for watching

[@ahimanth]

Very Helpful. TY

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fredost1504]

Very helpful. Replacing my 1222 next week. I had way more trouble getting the handle off than you did.

[@MrKistel]

Great to hear!

[@fredsantoro5490]

Very informative

[@MrKistel]

Glad you think so! Hope your shower valve repair goes smoothly.

[@pukaman1]

Perfect video, thx tons

[@MrKistel]

Glad you liked it!

[@leele969]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@MrKistel]

You are so welcome

[@mhxprs]

Nice work.. Thank you

[@MrKistel]

Thank you too!

[@hardeepcheema691]

Great help for me

[@MrKistel]

Great to hear

[@heidinolen873]

Lol. A 2 minute video got me this far. No more drip, no more hot. 😂

[@somedude626]

Thanks good example

[@MrKistel]

Thanks for watching and best of luck with your shower valve cartridge replacement.

[@ducnguyen-iv9px]

Thanks a lot.

[@MrKistel]

Most welcome!

[@loveeritreapeaceeritrea9847]

THANK you 👍👍👍

[@MrKistel]

Thank you too

[@insertnamehere9154]

My water is luke warm and the dingle-berry who put the shower in, has the knob upside dwn. I was seconds from remodeling my whole bathroom jus to have the perfect walk-in shower. U might have jus saved me thousands.💃💃💃 Im feeling confident.

[@MrKistel]

Awesome to hear the video may have helped you fix your shower. Best of luck and thanks for watching and commenting

[@kumbackquatsta]

thanks for including the struggle!

[@MrKistel]

Thanks! Haha, I am sure I edited out a bunch of bad words.

[@adamlewis1492]

Thank you.......

[@MrKistel]

You're welcome!

[@harrietwilson7144]

Excellent

[@MrKistel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AnakaStar]

Thank you! I have issues with cold water! I think I can do this on my own! Woot!

[@MrKistel]

Awesome, Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your cold water shower fix.

[@carbonttii]

Hi, is this the same fix if it's my cold water that doesn't work at all?

[@ubilo]

Excellent video. Very instructive.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks J Cloutier, I hope the video help you repair your shower.

[@LuisAntonioElVillegon]

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[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Good video, good sir 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@MrKistel]

Thank you kindly

[@MusicEducationwiththeMan]

Thanks.

[@MrKistel]

You're welcome

[@josephramdas2502]

Boy oh boy. You really have that thing a good finger. 😂. Very helpful video.

[@moe3000]

I just replaced that, by watching your video. Thsnks

[@MrKistel]

Glad I could help and congrats on your shower repair.

[@ClassifiedGarage]

Nice video. This was a pain! I had the tool and kept pulling and pulling and ended up pulling only the metal rod in the middle out. The plastic sleeve was still stuck inside so I had to chisel and rip out the plastic pieces. Finally got it all cleaned out and thankfully after installing the new one my original problem was fixed.

[@MrKistel]

wow that sounds like it was a real pain but glad to hear you got it all figured out

[@darrencochran3490]

thanks my valve is slightly different but your video helped me to remove my old one, thanks again

[@MrKistel]

Glad it helped

[@dannyp3652]

great video replacing mine thia weekend

[@MrKistel]

Awesome, best of luck with your shower repair. Let me know how the cartridge removal and replacement goes. Hopefully yours comes out easier.

[@dannyp3652]

thaks it went well bought the tool took me 30 mts to replace it 👍🏽👍🏽

[@uwjax]

Looks like a DIY hot water repair option for sure.

[@urbinaleopoldo3332]

How to put a chain link

[@johnnguyen2376]

Best instruction to use Moen puller on 1222 cartridge ( white plastic tap on top) , this white tap will prevent the tool to pull out further enough to get the cartridge out. The tool had been designed to pull out by turning the body nut . Keep turning until it run out of thread ( on the same time, just keep tool stays straight on line ). Then gently pull out on the handle . Many people using incorrectly this tool and messing thing up!

[@kellybertens3119]

It is a 7/64 Allen wrench in case anyone needs to know this.

[@MrKistel]

thanks for the tip

[@r4unme]

Excellent! Also shows how to deal with hiccups &problems

[@ianlaidlaw9983]

Now that you've mentioned it, this video was 100% helpful. The key stop system protects the hot water from scalding, and the knob doesn't stop northeast when it comes to the cold water. So that just leaves a metal plate that will display the instructions, a way to keep my old and forgetful father out of the way, and Ned's advice from "Spiderman: No Way Home" when it comes to counterclockwise. Thank you. Ian Robert Scott Laidlaw 70 Jemima Bay Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada R1A 0E2

[@markstone9765]

Thanks, really helped get mine fixed. The only issue I had was I had to cut the handle off due to the set screw being stripped.

[@MrKistel]

Glad to hear the video was helpful. Thanks

[@tumharachintu]

Solutions with problems. Pretty through😊

[@MrKistel]

Thanks!

[@syedhasan6548]

Nice 👍

[@MrKistel]

Thanks ✌

[@kpriebe007]

Fantastic video. I'm betting this is what's wrong with my shower control as well.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks and perhaps a faulty shower cartridge is the problem if you are not getting hot water. It seems to be a fairly common issue and the cartridge replacement should probably even be considered a maintenance procedure after a certain number of years of use.

[@kpriebe007]

@@MrKistel changed it yesterday. Hot water!! Best part is that the local Emco gave the part to me for free! Both pieces.

[@be4laron]

I recently changed my broken cartridge, used a regular blow dryer at high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, afterwards used the plastic cap to twist a few times back and forth and pulled the old one out with a plier.

[@MrKistel]

Good tip, thanks for sharing. It is amazing how bound up the valve body can get.

[@williamcabiling5938]

Nice

[@MrKistel]

Thanks

[@georgebright8800]

Excellent instructions thank you for this video with voice instruction. 😂

[@MrKistel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cjane8538]

Thanks for the video. I had a plumber come out to fix mine but wanted to charge me $500. Needless to say, I replaced it myself.

[@MrKistel]

Congrats on DIY shower repair.

[@davidtreibs]

Great video. Wish I had seen it before I replaced my entire valve. I had no idea there was a replaceable cartridge--I thought the entire thing had to be replaced. Ug. Wasted all day and a lot of money.

[@MrKistel]

Thanks. Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with having made the repair a brand new shower valve. No you at least do not have to worry about changing the valve out again anytime soon. Congrats on your repair.

[@summergivens242]

You have to be a rocket scientists to fix and match up the parts for these new shower water devices.

[@MrKistel]

hope your project is going well

[@sastryugk2816]

Great Explanation. Have you experienced any case where no water coming down the spout initially and after the replacement of cartridge? I noticed no water output from the spout but only there is a shower supply. Renewed the spout… Renewed the cartridge..still No output from spout. Copper pipe from valve to spout appears clear. Are there any narrow channels in the valve which could get choked? Any leads?