How to replace a Kohler shower valve cartridge

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How to replace a Kohler shower valve cartridge

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In this video I show you step-by-step how to replace a single handle Kohler shower valve cartridge and balancing spool.
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@reblsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks. I am a single mom, and I replaced my Kohler shower valve cartridge without calling a plumber! I can't believe I did it. Thank you so, so much!!!!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

I knew 🫵🏼 could do it! 😉🙌👏🤣

@SEVENofTHEM 5 ай бұрын

I love reading comments like this! Way to go! What might seem to be a complex task becomes something fairly simple when they great descriptive video like this is posted. Probably saved you $300.

@johnohara7198 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The best one on You Tube for this particular topic. Kohler's written instructions that come with the parts tend to be vague and hard to follow. Being able to watch the parts replacement with detailed explanation was a big help and avoided mistakes. Thank you!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment happy to hear the video was helpful! I also got your PayPal thank you for contributing to the channel John that was very thoughtful of you!

@vicschauberger2737 Жыл бұрын

Good video . I've been a plumber for over 40 years and experience is accumulated , but also a " plumber's touch ". You illustrated that very well by not forcing anything and reinstalling things smoothly. After all things want to go back together smoothly . I like your saying of "slow is smooth and smooth is fast." . It reminds me of the Thomas Jefferson quote , " Take hold of your problems by the smooth handle .".

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment Vic glad you liked the video! Great saying by Thomas Jefferson!

@jonwilliams5466 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Gave me the courage to change a cartridge (hot water pressure was weak and wife was upset) and saved big money. Thank you BJ!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment I’m happy to hear the video was helpful Jon! As they say happy wife, happy life!

@GroundedFlyboy737 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video, purchased the correct replacement kit for $58, and now I've got a leak free shower. Thank you for saving me several hundred dollars!

@andrewschaaf4679 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciated your video-I changed the regulator and cartridge with no trouble in my master bathroom shower thanks to your guidance. A tip for a do-it-yourselfer like me…I took pictures of everything as I disassembled. When I ran across something I wasn’t sure about or didn’t remember exactly, I had pictures to fall back on. Thanks again!

@BJPoznecki 4 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea taking pictures along the way in case if you get stuck, you can refer back to them. Thank you for sharing that tip! 💯

@dgwk369 Ай бұрын

The previous homeowner (fellow DIYer) had done the bathroom remodel themselves and tiled over the faceplate on the mixer valve. A simple fix became a bit more complicated when I had to start cutting tile. I removed just enough tile to wiggle the old plate out and then opted to use the new one that came with the new part. Smaller and easier to install with less fuss. I spent $100 on parts because my local Ace hardware was the only store with both components in stock that was open on a Sunday. Looks like it would have been closer to $75 at Lowes, Home depot, or Amazon but all of those options would have taken a few days. Nothing like a same day fix thank you for the clear and straight forward video!

@BJPoznecki 29 күн бұрын

@@dgwk369 My pleasure, I’m happy to hear that minus having to cut the tile back a little bit everything for the most part went smoothly!

@kd6572 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great demo, perfect in every way. Followed it step by step and replaced a Kohler cartridge with zero issues. Thanks BJ...you're a talented teacher!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great I’m happy to hear everything went smoothly. Thank you for the compliment KD!

@neveridlelife759 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I’m going on my THIRD replacement of this valve...they seem to fail every 3-4 years. One big tip...contact Koehler and they will send you replacement parts at no cost. My first replacement with a plumber cost over $1,000 in parts and labor on all the valves I needed replaced. He gave me the tip to get free replacement parts and do it myself. 👍🏼

@itsrob189 Жыл бұрын

Awesome instructional video! Just completed my repair and took me longer to actually go to the plumbing supply and come back than it did to replace the valve…had to drop a comment immediately…thank you!!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

That’s great thanks for sharing. Happy to hear everything went well Rob!

@joshnovak3785 Жыл бұрын

This was perfect. Took out all the parts, ordered them, put old parts back in after cleaning and greasing all of them, no more leak!!!! I will still change out parts though, especially since it only takes 15 minutes to do. Thanks for the guidance.

@derickcoia2059 Жыл бұрын

I can't put into words how amazingly helpful this video was for me!! Thank you thank you x a million for walking me through this!!!

@briandolan4478 2 жыл бұрын

BJ thanks for the video, helped me change out my shower cartridge due to a leak and it is now fixed!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Brian happy to hear you were able to fix it yourself!

@jeffreyjpa 9 ай бұрын

With your detailed instruction, I was able to replace my leaky Kohler cartridge without issue. Thanks BJ, one less thing on my long to do list!

@BJPoznecki 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure Jeff happy to help!

@cheng96818 2 жыл бұрын

its been a while since the last time i replaced my cartridge and I needed a refresher and boy, this video is the most detailed every step there is...thank you, sir!!!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc!

@2days2cents 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very simple detailed video! Thought I was going to have to call a plumber and new shower hardware, so you saved me a couple hundred dollars!

@janethargis2674 Жыл бұрын

I was apprehensive about doing the cartridge replacement. The Kohler kit I got had the metal mounting ring, which threw me off...until I watched your video. And, like you, I found a missing O ring and tiny container of silicone grease inside the housing. Thanks for pointing that out. I've finished, tested, and everything works without the old leak. Thank you so much!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Janet! It makes me so happy that you enjoyed the video and everything went nice and smooth!

@jmp8910 Жыл бұрын

Just want to thank you for your awesome video. I’m not great at home repairs but have been getting more confident in trying to do my own. This video helped me tremendously fix my tub faucet which has been leaking for years. So thank you.

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Joe! Happy to hear the video was helpful and you were able to fix it yourself.

@garyandsusanhamblin9215 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! I do a lot of my own repairs but plumbing and I haven't always been a good match and I was a little intimidated when I first looked for information of changing the cartridge in a Kohler faucet and one response said it could be a little tricky and it might be good to call a professional. But then I found this video which was excellent and made the job very easy. Thank you!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Gary, I’m happy to hear you liked the video and it was helpful!

@J.A.GCustoms Жыл бұрын

I’ll take the cover for my 2022 SD, thanks for all that you do

@alexdavis4605 Жыл бұрын

I’ve come back to your video multiple times now for different projects. It really is a big help and I appreciate you!!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments I’m happy you like the videos and found them helpful!

@dale8809 3 жыл бұрын

Nice freaking job and instructions. I'm doing this tomorrow at my grandparents house so if I screw this up, I probably won't get inheritance.

@BJPoznecki 3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@tahusker Жыл бұрын

Great video . . . swapped mine out at lunchtime and fixed our no-hot-shower issue that suddenly popped up this morning.

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Nice, happy to hear!

@Tvpc1971 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. We just went through hurricane Ian and now I have plumbing problems, so I need all the help I can get. Thanks again!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear our heart goes out to all of you down there! Violet and I were just looking at videos. My dad‘s side of the family live down there, and a couple of friends I still keep in touch with did a drive by through the old neighborhood showing all the damage. 🙏❤️

@ethamaxx Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! Like most have said this is the best instructional video on KZfaq for this install. 👍

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Ethan I appreciate the compliment!

@hoodman742 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video I’m replacing a Koehler cartridge I didn’t see any silicone Lubricant either cartridge so I went out and purchased some

@BJPoznecki 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! It must’ve been forgotten, so I’m happy to hear you went and got some. You definitely want to lubricate O-rings in gaskets before you install the cartridge.

@skm4998 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Your tutorial really helped me figure out how to fix my shower hot water issue.

@ryanmeester1065 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this thorough video. My first attempt at this was a success because of this!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Nice! My pleasure good to hear another successful mission!

@MarkChilds1 Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video. It made it very easy for an amateur plumber to do the job. Thanks!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment Mark, happy to help!!

@asdf9890 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, got mine done in under an hour. Easy! Now it seems strange to be in the bathroom and not hear that drip every 2 seconds haha.

@diyjohn9584 2 жыл бұрын

I replace these cartridges almost at least 1 a day at work. Just want to point out that the valve body should have shut offs that takes a large slotted screwdriver on each side of the valve, so you can shut it off locally. Good video

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@StockDoc2k Жыл бұрын

YES! Where are those local shutoffs? Do I take the collar off (one with the Top and Bottom Screws?) THEN find the local? I'm trying to isolate a faucet for issues... thaks!

@steveppp55456 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this!! About to change my cartridge this morning.

@johnnyw2531 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great video, just replace both of the cartridges !! finally having hot shower after a week of waiting for the parts!!! appreciate it sir!!🙏

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent good to hear!

@Dougy345 2 жыл бұрын

So I got the same part on Mercari (new and actual Koehler brand) for $22 total…a steal! When installing the mixer the short screws on the left and right were tough, they barely reached. I had to really push the mixer piece in hard to get the screws to catch into the plate…Maybe it was just the way the whole bathroom was done originally I guess? This was my first shot at any type of plumbing repair. Anyways I have the mixer in and working, and it doesn’t seem to be leaking behind the wall and into the basement below….I lifted up ceiling tiles to look and make sure…Out of all the how to videos online yours was the one that made me feel like “ok I can do this”. Thank you so much!!!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you’re right $22 is a great price thank you for sharing with everybody! Thank you for the kind words and the compliment. I’m extremely happy the video was helpful and for you taking time out of your day to wait a nice comment here!

@amritpalsingh9831 Жыл бұрын

I watched 6 different videos but this one is really good.

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate the compliment, happy to hear you found the video helpful!

@brianferrara8060 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial, straight to the point and easy to follow. Saved me some money, appreciate it!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Brian!!

@shreddonkers Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your help on this from Calgary Alberta, Canada! 🇨🇦 Really appreciate you making this video!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, eh!! 😉 Thanks for the love, Canada. We love your beautiful country!

@kenhumphrey156 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I fellowed it step by step. I would add to make sure you do the two rubber gaskets inside the brass housing. My first try I didn't and it leaked. Took it apart saw the two gaskets inside the unit and replaced them and now no problems. Thanks again for the video.

@Dickwooten Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent explanation. Guess I'm headed to Lowes with a little more confidence about not messing this up.

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you hope the job goes smoothly!

@derekdixon9748 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Great step by step. 10 minutes and done. A+

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Damn, you finished in only 10 minutes! My man, that’s better than me! 👨🏻‍🔧

@attonapz6081 Жыл бұрын

great video, (eventhough i havent watched it all yet) but couldn't help to point out that you are only the second person i have ever heard say, "unloosen"(1:39) bwahaha that means tighten. hehe. we want to 'loosen' this. okay on to watching the rest of it...

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

@attonapz6081 Жыл бұрын

@@BJPoznecki 🤓👨🏾‍🏫🤣👍

@attonapz6081 Жыл бұрын

Yo BJ! My leak is gone! Thanks for the great instruction and all the tips! I thought that the new regulator was the wrong one becuz the o.rings that sandwiched on the valve was an oval shape and not a circle like the old one, but after reading the instructions it said it would be slightly different shaped. i even tried putting the old regulator back with the new o.rings and it still leaked😅 but it's good now. Thanks again🤙🏽

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

@@attonapz6081 My pleasure. Happy to hear everything is good now! Have a great weekend!

@goodhopepond 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, BJ!!! I am out on the west coast so unable to use your Chicago services - but you were thorough and thoughtful. Thank you for your excellent teaching.

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

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@BigRW 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was having a hard time getting my cartridge out. I don't think they used silicone grease when they installed it. I watched how you wiggled it up and down to get yours out, so I tried that and it worked like a charm. Excellent video.

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure RW! Thank you for letting me know the video was helpful!

@FabianGonzalez-xn5xp 4 ай бұрын

👋🏼👋🏼 Great video. I'm a plumber myself and great work man. 💪🏼🙏🏼

@BJPoznecki 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Fabian! 👨🏻‍🔧

@brucerobinson412 2 жыл бұрын

So clear and helpful! Saved me the need to call a plumber. THANKS!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent that’s great I’m always happy to hear when things go nice and smooth! A lot of people have been able to do this job themselves. I hope I don’t run in to a gang of Plumbers in a dark alley. 😂😂

@detodounpoco8723 2 ай бұрын

Really well explained. ❤

@RobertErbe Жыл бұрын

Great video. For those of us replacing on a K-304 valve note that if the valve body has separated (section with spring loaded balancing valves) just buy a new one. This was a 20 year old shower so it makes sense.

@chuckshvanda8173 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your very informative video! Each detail was spot-on throughout the entire process. Couldn't have done it without you! Thanks again!!

@seemorebutts3428 Жыл бұрын

Good video, even us long time service and repair plumbers need a brush up once in a while when you haven't done one in a long time. In fact, the last one I did I had to take apart and put back together 3 times, lol. Because I think I didn't pay attention to the cold label and put it in upside down, and I am used to most valves turn counter clockwise from the bottom so I was positioning the handle wrong. Third time's a charm as they say and I have been plumbing for 50 years. Lol

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 well you old timers taught me everything I know, so I’m happy to help and pay it back however I can!

@jamesmoeller9366 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly covered, also included the “oh yahs”, thank you BJ!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 thanks James!!

@jamesmoeller9366 2 жыл бұрын

@@BJPoznecki Great timing!! Pulling the parts now, for P/N, to buy tomorrow. All the best BJ!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmoeller9366 Thank you James. I hope the job goes smoothly!!

@jamesmoeller9366 2 жыл бұрын

@@BJPoznecki BJ, got it all back together, small trickle, changed to original retainer, all tight(thickness!) New components have smaller(save water holes) in first ports touching brass housing. Thanks, again…great video and encouragement!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmoeller9366 Excellent good to hear it was a successful mission!!

@briankirkkelly 3 ай бұрын

Great Video... gave me the confidence to do it... easy as pie...

@bemeteor Жыл бұрын

Great video, wish I could tip you a dollar for making this so easy, thanks!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Bryan! There should be a super thanks button in the menu bar right below the video. It’s a heart with a $ in it. If you would like to support the channel you could hit that button and make a contribution.

@staceyshafer1806 2 жыл бұрын

Your instructions were great! Thank you!! I just fixed my shower! 💪💪

@DineshPatel-xj5jj 9 ай бұрын

Kohler has a lifetime warranty, so call them and let them know you need the part, they’ll send them free

@BJPoznecki 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I know Moen does, but didn’t know it was the same with Kohler.

@BriAn-pb5vm 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - clearly put together and made me feel confident in fixing the leaky shower faucet i had. Thanks for making this instructional and looking forward to your other DIY videos

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice compliment Bri An!

@ratman626 10 ай бұрын

Very thorough and clear

@BJPoznecki 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DavidKHolman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Like others here, I’m going to replace the same parts in one of our showers. In this case, we only have cold water. Guessing a cartridge issue. Thanks again - video gives me confidence to do the job myself!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure David! More than likely it’s just the cartridge, however be sure to replace the balancing spool that comes with it because that could potentially be the problem as well. Good luck I hope everything goes smoothly!

@amysommerfield3915 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial. You are amazing!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy!! ❤️

@anthonykanzivino5615 Жыл бұрын

Great guy and great video. I personally hate these kholler valves mine is leaking

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, Anthony! Yeah, but eventually no matter what brand shower valve you have something will leak and need to be replaced. At least replacing the Kohler cartridge is relatively easy to do yourself. I hope the video is helpful and makes it easier!

@prizerunner4828 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding demo and instructions. Thank you much!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@jokeoftheweek3479 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Just fixed my shower following you step by step! Thank you.

@willjones8591 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you!

@BJPoznecki 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment!

@thomasspeakman4763 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It saved me a ton of time and made sure I got the correct part the first time.

@thomashermann4228 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, especially the part about flushing the system.

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@MS-1994 7 ай бұрын

This helped so much! Thanks!

@BJPoznecki 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure happy to help!

@PostOfficeCore 2 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing friend and as a fellow italian I got a good kick out of the come si chaima LMAO

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Jim- 🤣 and I’m not even Italian, I’m a Polak 🇵🇱 🤷🏻‍♂️🤌🏽

@3genac 4 ай бұрын

how does the temperature adjustment work. Instructions say See Instructions. Hot and cold are backwards -- knob full is cold. There's no way I had it backwards.

@crame3396 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, excellent video, easy to follow and understand

@lanaarta7309 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful!!!! Thanks

@frankpuryear3936 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. I replaced mine, and it no longer drips. The white plastic handle adapter didn't just slip off. I took the whole mixer and adapter off, the popped the valve out by rapping the stem with a hammer. And for the life of me, I can't figure out how the mixer/valve assembly works.

@kunioshimamura5686 7 ай бұрын

Thanks we did it with your help

@marty8402 3 жыл бұрын

Great instruction. I am now ready to replace the valve and spool. Thanks for the cautions along the way. Particularly helpful.

@BJPoznecki 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty!!

@vinitnangia1693 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.. this was very useful.

@jcg0324 6 ай бұрын

How about a similar video showing the Kohler "shower only" type of valve. This would be Kohler part # K-8304-KS or similar. They are quite different from the shower/tub valves. Keep up the good work.

@stevejones3902 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, worked perfectly, thank you

@upendrarohatgi9997 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well explained

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@3genac 4 ай бұрын

I got hot/cold backwards: hottest is when nudging handle from 6 o'clock toward 9 o'clock. I belive I had cold oriented RIGHT. My plumbing was DIY from previous owner, and I guess he got it wrong. Wish I had checked? Not really, this way you know you're not goveroring hot. Also, the bit about flushing out for 10 seconds is put-on, right? In an enclosed plexi shower, it would likely blow out a panel. Mine sprayed so severely the towels I used to sop the water were too heavy to pick up without extensive wringing. The good new is my bathroom floor has never been so clean. Thanks!

@rodkop05 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your video really helped me out!

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@scottlawrence3863 2 жыл бұрын

so make sure you put the tab facing up.. I spent 2 hours flipping the internal valve around before I figured out I was putting the mixing valve on upside down... would have been done in 20 minutes if I realized it. Kohler.. maybe put an arrow on this thing....

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good point Scott!

@jameshildebrand3763 3 жыл бұрын

Good thorough instructions. Thanks.

@michaelludlum9377 Жыл бұрын

thank-you

@jonvalenti8786 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Great tips. Made this easy.

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@orthoooo 2 жыл бұрын

This video is super helpful. Thank you!

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

@JESSEPINKMAN74 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Now I feel like I can replace mine. We shall see 🤪

@bumper413 Ай бұрын

Great video I have a project like this at my moms house this weekend Are most of the valves standard size?

@BJPoznecki Ай бұрын

Thank you! No, you’ll have to figure out which brand and model shower valve you have.

@bumper413 Ай бұрын

@@BJPoznecki thank you

@BruceMears-gf6vl 7 ай бұрын

Hi. Great video. I replaced my valve cartridge as you did in the video. It worked fine for a day but now having issues with getting hot water. The pressure seems to drop when I turn to hot water and it just stays cold. Any idea how to fix this issue? I adjusted the part to allow the knob to be turned to hot so I know it’s not that. Briefly had hot water but now it stays cold. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

@BJPoznecki 7 ай бұрын

Hi Bruce, it could be a couple of things. One when you replace the cartridge did you replace the balancing spool too? If not, that could be part of the issue, you need to put in a new balancing spool. If you did put in a new balancing spool, you could have debris that got caught up in the cartridge or the balancing spool when you turned the water back on. This is very common. When you have everything pulled apart if you don’t flush out the valve by turning on the water and blowing out any sediment when you put everything back together and turn the water on, it could push all that sediment into your new cartridge and spool. You would have to take everything apart again and start over and either clean out the cartridge and spool or if the debris is really bad, you may even have to buy new ones.

@markdangelo582 2 жыл бұрын

I think I miss that office more than you ! 😂

@Zzznorch 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the process of replacing a mixer from back in the mid-2000’s. Started leaking recently. I have had to adjust for full hot water as well have the hot water heater temperature low so full hot is not really that hot (despite the warning on the label).

@cptnoremac 3 жыл бұрын

*2000s

@Coral_dude 4 ай бұрын

Subbed thank you so much

@OHcricket1993 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, but should I be concerned that your faucet was dripping at end? Also, replacing the old crystal style faucet handle - do you know if there is a good new brass handle that fits these valves?

@itsvalz-xh6du 3 жыл бұрын

Thorough job! I appreciate it!

@jkimmel13 3 жыл бұрын

Great video BJ. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am going to give this a try tomorrow. I do wonder if there are different versions of the kohler cartridge.

@BJPoznecki 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! There could be so you could always shut down the water to the house, pull the cartridge and any other internal parts, and bring them to the store with you so you get the same matching parts.

@jkimmel13 3 жыл бұрын

@@BJPoznecki Well, I ordered the same part from amazon (free returns) and it worked out great. I took my time as you recommended and was finished in about an hour. Probably saved me several hundred dollars. Thanks again!!

@BJPoznecki 3 жыл бұрын

@@jkimmel13 Excellent good to hear everything went well. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@lirrtrainwreck 5 ай бұрын

Embarrassed to say, I did this install. I’m pretty handy. Everything went together well but now I have no hot water. I understand about the micro adjustment but I don’t understand what I could’ve done wrong. It’s a simple push in O-ring and two screw replacement.

@BJPoznecki 5 ай бұрын

Usually, when you have no hot or cold water it’s because there’s sediment clogging the balancing spool or the cartridge. I would start over and when you have the balancing spool and cartridge out. Turn the water on and be sure to flush out the cold and the hot sides of the shower valve really good. While you have the cartridge and spool out check them to see if there’s debris buildup in them and clean them or if bad enough, you may have to buy new ones.

@gfotinakes316 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, your video saved me a plumber's charge. It seems like my leak could have been corrected with new "O" rings for 50 cents instead of a $52 cartridge. Do they sell O-ring replacements?

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure happy to hear the video was helpful! I believe they sell just an o- ring replacement kit at Ace Hardware, if they don’t bring the O-rings in and one of the guys behind the service counter I should be able to get you matching sizes from their O-ring assortment kits they have.

@gfotinakes316 Жыл бұрын

@@BJPoznecki Thanks BJ, I will remember the o-rings the next time it leaks. The cartridge installation was easy. Have a great new year.

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

@@gfotinakes316 Happy New Year George! 🥃

@ttnyny Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I didn't entirely follow your comments regarding the O-ring. When you were discussing that topic, were you showing us the old cartridge or the new one? Are you saying that the replacement cartridge kits do not come with the required O-rings and that we need to re-use the old ones?

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Sorry for any confusion, yes, the new cartridge kit comes with all the O-rings needed.

@philscore6282 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video.

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!!

@seanmcmanamon2670 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks

@cateb6828 Ай бұрын

Do all the Kohler single handles have the same cartridge? A friend told me I needed the part # by unscrewing the 2 screws. My Kohler handle looks very similar to this one.

@BJPoznecki Ай бұрын

No, Kohler single-handle shower valves don't all use the same cartridge. The type of cartridge can vary depending on the model and the age of the valve. It's important to check the specific model number of your shower valve to find the correct cartridge. If you have the model number, you can look it up on the Kohler website or contact their customer service for the exact information.

@marianaccari8854 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. I did exactly as you did. When all done, turned water on from under tub and faucet had running water before turning faucet on and unable to turn water off except by turning all water off. Where did I go wrong?

@BJPoznecki 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know I would just start over and redo it. If you still continue to have issues then I would just call a plumber.

@3genac 4 ай бұрын

Lifesaver. Got to last step, brass fitting screw is MIA. got spec?

@3genac 4 ай бұрын

Answer: 1/2"x1/8"

@bobsingh2403 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mr. Poznecki. My problem is the front piece is just jammed probably due to hard water. And I don't want to break anything. So how do I take the top piece out with some pressure?

@BJPoznecki Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to say without being there. With your situation, I would just play it safe and call a plumber.