I need to know how to repair a leaky shower. I have a single handle shower and have recently had it replaced and now the shower leaks worse than ever. My plumber said he needed to tear out the wall and replace something behind the wall. Of course, big bucks. I fear that he looked at me and thought- stupid woman, nice house- big bucks.... help!
2006-09-01 14:44:52 · 6 answers · asked by panhandlewoman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if it leaks at the shower head, all you have to do is replace the spout, which might have the diverter on it.
If your spout is dripping, the faucet can be rebuilt where it is.
If the diverter button (makes the water go to the shower head) is in the wall between the spout and the shower head, the plumber may be correct.
2006-09-01 14:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is leaking at the shower head, unscrew it and put some teflon tape (hardware store) around the threads and then replace the shower head. If it leaking at the handle the stem needs replaced. Unless you see water leaking underneather or on the back of the wall, there is no reason to tear out the wall.
2006-09-01 14:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What brand of faucet is it?
Where is it leaking from, behind the wall or from the showerhead?
Did you have the faucet replaced or just the cartridge?
A little more info will help us give you a more accurate response.
2006-09-01 17:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend finding someone else all together , he might be looking for big bucks. just be careful who u pick this time
2006-09-01 15:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by GREENEYEZ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get another plumber pronto, sounds like he made it worse to start with & was drumming up extra work for himself
2006-09-01 14:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by frankyboy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him come back and fix the stem(rebuild) like he was supposed to do the first time.
2006-09-01 14:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋