How long should a shower valve last?

20 to 30 years
The valves are easy to move against pressure. Control the volume from off to full on by leaving them set to the same temperature. The system costs about $30 to replace, but they last for 20 to 30 years.

Are Moen Posi-Temp valves good?

Top positive review The Moen PosiTemp shower valve is by far my favorite. It has a low failure rate and it is easy to repair if it does go bad. (Pull one clip and change the cartridge.) Moen’s warrantee and customer service is excellent.

Can a Moen Posi temp shower valve be replaced?

The inner workings of the posi-temp valve are all in a replaceable cartridge. Replacing the cartridge can fix a variety of probelms that can occur (leaking, loss or reduction of hot or cold water, etc.)

Why does my Moen shower have no water?

If your Moen shower valve has no water, it’s most likely because hot and cold water may not be supplied to the valve. This can happen because of improper use or there is an obstruction in the showerhead/spout. If you have external shut-off valves, verify they are opened all the way.

Why is my Moen faucet handle hard to turn?

If your Moen shower faucet handle is hard to turn, it is difficult to rotate the cartridge stem. To fix this problem, replace the cartridge or lubricate. How to install Moen shower valve (Moen T3428, T3238CP, T3429) To install a Moen two handle thermostatic shower valve, you’ll need the following tools:

What do you use to pull cartridge out of Moen shower valve?

The puller is used to extract the cartridge if it doesn’t come out easliy with pliers and the small plastic piece included in the kit for loosening the cartridge (you might need it, you might not). Other pullers are available than the one pictured here and used in the video. See my Plumbing Tools page under Valve Tools for some other examples.

What is moentrol by Moen?

The Moentrol valve has a pressure-balancing mechanism and uses the 1225 cartridge. It can adapt to Moen’s two- or three-function transfer valves as needed for the addition of handshowers or for vertical spas. The Moentrol valve is also available with an integrated two- or three-function transfer valve option.

What is posi temp faucet?

A posi temp faucet has a handle that rotates a quarter turn in one direction for hot water and a quarter turn in the other direction (from the center mark) for cold water. The Moen posi temp faucet is the only one in Moen’s line that has this particular type of valve.

What is posi temp valve?

The Posi-temp is a pressure-balanced valve. This means that the valve maintains the selected flow of hot and cold water even with fluctuations in the pressure of either temperature water supply. So, if someone flushes the toilet while your in the shower – the shower temperature is unaffected.