Replace/Upgrade your Shower and Bath Handle
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2012
- Learn how to replace or repair a broken or outdated bathtub and shower handle. In this video I'm removing the old low-end Moen plastic handle and replacing it with a universal chrome handle, both fixing the handle and giving it a nice upgrade in the looks department.
While I didn't see this exact handle online, here's a similar one but with a better build quality:
BUY THE HANDLE FROM THE VIDEO: geni.us/3Mup9
OR TRY A SIMILAR MOEN HANDLE: geni.us/Z4q0MU - Jak na to + styl
This is helping people 11 years later
just helped me. plastic broke off inside, i removed it the exact way he showed, removed the plastic, and it is working perfectly. i didn’t have to replace the shower head, the plastic was stuck inside the mechanism
Just helped me in 2024
this is helping a korean 11 years later
The beauty of these old CZcams videos. We were young enough to see the start of it all and it will help people decades and decades down the line. Absolutely crazy to think about. That is if CZcams doesn't shut down.
Appreciate you posting this my guy, I went to hop in the shower and as I turned the faucet I hear a crack. The same exact issue as you. Except mine was running 😂😂 Thanks for the help man!
This is happening to me as well I'm gonna do this when I get off work!
My shower handle broke at the exact same place. I was going to call a plumber but thanks to your video I replaced it myself! Thank you so much!
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Thanks, man, because of your DIY video, I was easily able to replace the shower handle with ease in a matter of minutes.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13
Thank you soooo much for posting this video. The same thing happened to my bath/shower knob. So glad to know I can upgrade the handle like you did.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13
Hi John, You can pick one of these up at Home Depot or Lowes, or online. Just do a search for Moen Tub Handle and you'll see several.
Had same problem, fixed very fast. Thanks guy from 10 years ago.
Good video. Nice easy fix. Video's like this sure can save $$$ without calling a plumber. Downspout fixes are also very easy. Thanks for posting.
Appreciate the video, especially the length.
1) Is shows us the inner workings and probable extent of the problem.
2) It shows us we can do it, based on 1.
Very helpful! I actually needed this to figure out how in the heck to fix the shower knob that this maintenance woman at my apartment complex installed upside down.
We were quoted $800 just to change the handle. It looks super easy!
This is a great video, thanks! I have the exact same shower handle (that broke)...and it broke for the exact same reason (inside, broken plastic bit).
Thank god I found this. Same exact problem this morning and was worried it would be an expensive fix
If water isn't coming out of the shower then you don't need to turn the main water off. Even if it is, you can use pliers to turn the valve off as soon as the handle is removed.
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This helped today...$14 buck for Danco Universal handle from Home Depot, easy fix...Thanks!
Awesome! I just replaced mine. Very easy to follow.
What if you have one like this but I have to pull it out to use..like the warm is left cold right..no turning only pull out.m
Learned from your video, bought the same handle, installed like a charm!
Where u buy this kit sir
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awesome.....mine just broke doin the same thing...I will change mine out on saturday....THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this and helping us save money! Sure do appreciate it!
Thank you, sir. Your channel has helped me so many times.
Thanks for the video. The original plastic knob is very fragile. I already broke it twice.
Thank you man. I was able to replace my bathroom because of this video
Handle used is a Danco 80023 .... nice job
Thanks for posting this video. You made it look so easy. My handle still works but makes a weird sound when I try to turn the faucet off. I had to make several attempts to shut it completely off. Now I am not sure I I need to replace the entire thing including the face plate. Our house is over 30 years old and still has the same faucet. We replaced the diverter a few years ago.
Thank you. I needed this. Fixing mines right now
it's 2019 and it happened to me. Thanks dude.
Thank you for the great video and DYI. I will give it a go.
This was so helpful! I'm going to replace my faucet this week. I have an additional problem: the two screws that hold the face plate to the wall are protruding from the plate. I can't seem to screw them back in and one is protruding from the plate at an angle. I don't want to break anything, or strip the screw. What could be causing that problem and how do I get those screws out so that I can replace them and then get to replacing/upgrading my broken faucet?
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13
Very informative- thank you
Seems simple! I’ll give it a try! Thanks!
Oh this turned into a disaster! Haha!
But it’s fixed now.
Mild, I have the Moen faucet you show in the video. I will verify part number once I install so folks can order.
Awesome. Thanks, Brad!
It’s been 6 years Brad, that part # would be great right about now lmao
Thanks, I've been looking for this video for about three months. Quick question, can I get a similar universal in a gold-plated color? Thank You..
Thanks, I have the exact same problem with my faucet
That little twist at 2:47 could have bent the copper tubing inside the valve and caused a leak in the wall. Glad it didn't snap on you
Thank you! Great video I would have gotten hammered by a plummer for that!!
Thank you for your help
So I have one of those new shower knobs, and the knob is securely fastened, but the knob slides down when it’s around a 90° angle. Is this an easy fix?
Hey, I just bought this and installed it but my water won't turn on. Any suggestions?
What happens if the little piece, where the screw goes, breaks... because we've been turning it with pliars? How do you go about fixing something like that?
Thank you so much. This helped me in 2024
my faucet is 20 years old and the screws that hold the escutcheon plate on don't turn. The slot is getting stripped. Any suggestions on how to get those screws out?
I have another problem, the Allen screw has no head. How do I remove the screw?
thanks!
What if the screw won’t come off? I tried and it keeps turning the water on and off
Does the handle still pull out to adjust water pressure?
Thank you for posting this! Will this work with a Moen Trol handle?
I haven’t tried that but if you’re able to see an image of the back of it, that would likely help you to know. This is a fairly universal fix.
I replace to that same handle it work But the handle wiggles back And forth what did I do wrong.
Thank you! 👍😃
Mine just like it will not pull out to turn the water on. The handle turns but cannot get water. Hope it is only a handle fix.
If I buy any trim kit single handed like my old one will it have a valve adapter so it fits?
Not necessarily. From what I've seen, there are several types of fits and you'll want to find one that matches what you already have. The kit I bought, at least, did not come with any adapters.
Good Day.
Where do I get one? Thank you
was the old one the kind that you have to pull out? I am looking to replace that kind as it is hard for my daughter to pull. I just want to turn it
It was, yes. The new one just spins - no pulling necessary.
LRN2DIY how is that possible u still would have to pull to turn water on or push to turn off
hey what if i stripped the piece that connects to the plastic with the 2 flat sides on it? am i screwed?
this saved me thanks you
Thank you sir!
Thank you very much
can I change a mixet knob to a handle
Thank you so much ❤️
Where can you buy this? I have the same broken plastic moen.
Thanks! I thought I’d have to turn the water off.
What is the link to purchase the handle? Trying to get the one you have since you had the exact same plastic one I have. Thanks
So I just replaced the lovely Crystal knob on our shower handle. I noticed that the new one doesn't cover the stop tube very well. Not at all, actually. Is there any way to get it more flush with the faceplate?
Hi there. What do you mean when you say it won't cover up the stop tube? Do you mean the little channel on the top?
Nils Rasmusson The tube that's covering the pipe sticking out of the wall. When you look at the finished knob it would be the part that looks like a grooved tube sticking between the knob and the faceplate. I'm thinking the only way to get it to look right is to paint it. We went from builder chrome to oil rubbed bronze and it just looks silly.
Yeah, that's probably true. It really seems to depend on the knob you buy. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful :)
Do you have to turn the water off to your house first?
Thank you you save some money
Where did you buy the handle??
Ok once I take that screw out. I can’t remove the handle it’s super hard. Is there something else I need to remove?
Mary home Depot has them
how would you turn this on, do you have to still pull it out?
It depends on the handle. The replacement one I used was just a twist version, where you didn't need to pull it out - just twist it on and twist it off.
Can you provide a link to the handle you have shown in the video? the link you have is a different shape/model...
You bet. I actually just found the same one online, so I updated the link in the description. This one looks to be identical to what I used: amzn.to/2KsZ6Yc Good luck!
Awesome... Ty.
Please give us the exact name (or a pic?) of the package you bought to copy the exact name of the product, as my husband tried and could not find locally. Thanks!
Very cool
Thank you!!
Did you mention a part number or manufacturer so we can look on Amazon or big box store?
Hey Brad, I didn't and I don't have the packaging anymore but not all handles will fit all showers so it's probably best to take a look at what works best for your situation.
2024 and it helped me thank you
Hi, have been living in an older apartment building for over 10 years. My unit has 6" shower arm with 1/2" connection with IPS thread and shower head with 1/2" connection with IPS connection. All new shower arm and heads I found has NPT connections. IPS connection and NPT connection do not match. But can I take out my current IPS connection shower arm and install NPT connection shower arm? Like I was thinking of getting rid of both the old 1/2" IPS thread shower arm and shower head first. And then install a new 1/2" NPT threading shower arm with teflon tape to prevent water leaks and NPT shower heads in their place. Is that possible if the wall holes accommodate? Is it even recommended to replace IPS shower arm with NPT connection in an older apartment unit? Can anyone please help with answers? Thank you
How did this work out? I used before but you have to handle with kid gloves otherwise it will not last!
Worked great for the following 2-3 years that we lived in that house - no issues. Still worked great when we moved.
What Brand is this?
I was told turning the water off first was required? Why is that? Did you do it?
u just need to
cuz then the water will come out when ur pulling it
Thank u 🙏
Thank you!!!!
THANKS! 👍🏽👍🏽
Did you had to shut off the water before taking the head piece off?
Not usually. If water isn’t already coming out, you can do this whole replacement with the water still on.
Where did you get the universal handle? Web address or store name, please. Thanks.
Home Depot
This is very helpful, but I have a question. The notched sleeve that slides over the pipe goes all the way inside the wall so the handle doesn't shut the water off. I suspect I'm missing a stop or détente that should be behind the tile to keep the sleeve from sliding all the way. Is there an easy fix for this?
Hey Kevin, I'm not sure I understand the issue. Have you tried adjusting the starting point of where the handle connects? I'm no pro at this but if I can help let me know.
Thanks, Nils. How would I do that?
Nils Rasmusson Mister Nils, does one have to shut off water supply if changing the shower valve cartridge?? We can't find the water shutoff for the shower :'(
blognewb well, where was it? 4 years ago? ;)
@@Noahsoak 7 years ago lol...
literally just happened to me today s/o to this video
I guess the water supply doesn’t need to off to replace just the handle?
does any one if it’s necessary for me to turn off all the water system off or can i do it with it on?
Savior! Here in 2024
Is it possible to change this type of handle to one with separate handles for hot and cold water?
+EPSTomcat11 Pretty sure that would call for a different style valve. To change that would require opening the wall in the shower or from behind. Usually a job that will call for a plumber with professional soldering and piping skills
I have a handle one like he's putting on. How do I get the original handle off to get to that part?
Water won't stop running and had to turn water heater off.
Does the handle just pop off if I pull it??
Someone help!! I need hot water for other showers.
P.s. my handle shower does NOT have a screw in the middle. It's just a handle.
Did you have to shut off the main water valve?
You do not. You're only replacing the handle to the valve so there's no need to turn the water main off.
Thank you.
LRN2DIY what about the entire thing? Outer plate, new handle. I've never seen a shower water turn off.
Was your shower a turn show handle or a push and pull shower handle?
It only turned - no push.
Where did you get this handle?
The nail is rusted and every time I move the nail (with pliers) the water comes on...... Help
In that case, you should see if you can replace the cartridge. If I'm not mistaken, the cartridge is the set of pieces that control the actual water flow from hot and cold. I've replaced cartridges on sink faucets before and I think this works the same way. See if you can identify the brand of the cartridge, snap a photo and then take it to the hardware store to show them what you're up against. Hopefully it's just that and not a whole new valve system. Best of luck!
Just happened to me!
In an apartment, I don't have access to the water shut off valve. Do I absolutely have to shut the water off to replace the handle?
You don't. You should be able to do this with the main water on if you're careful since technically you shouldn't ever need to turn the handle to the "on" position.
@@LRN2DIY Thank you!
thanks
The 2 handle one
did you turn the water off?
no he did not
Winston Churchill so, how would you turn off water for shower? Where's that valve?
@@Noahsoak in the wall behind the shower. Typically in whatever room/hallway in your house is directly on the other side of the shower faucet, there will be an access panel you call pull off to reach the water valves
Vince my dream is a house with a hallway! Lol. Nope, outside of house is on other side of bathroom. I'm on a well so I assume I have to drain and turn off pump at electrical panel? Have fiberglass tub/shower combo.