Price Pfister faucets come in many different models and styles.
Price Pfister has many different models and styles of faucets. The method to disassemble the faucet may vary slightly. The basic components of any Price Pfister shower or tub faucet are the handle, escutcheon, threaded sleeve, valve and cartridge. Each Price Pfister handle is held on by a handle screw. Depending on the model and style of the faucet, the handle screw is underneath the handle or hidden under a decorative button. Escutcheons are held on by visible screws or a threaded sleeve. The internal parts of a Price Pfister faucet are essentially the same.
Instructions
1. Shut off the main water valve to the house. Turn on the faucet to release water pressure in the lines. Cover the tub or shower with towels to avoid damaging the surface and keep from losing parts into the drain.
2. Locate the handle screw either under the handle or under the decorative button. Use an Allen wrench to remove the screw under the handle, then take the handle off. Pry off the decorative button with a small screwdriver, then remove the handle screw with a screwdriver.
3. Use an Allen wrench to remove the hub screw and lift off the hub (on certain models). Slide off the handle adapter, handle extender or dome cap (on certain models). Remove the stem extender by turning it counterclockwise by hand.
4. Use a screwdriver to remove the visible screws from the escutcheon (wall plate). If there are no screws on the face of the escutcheon, unscrew the threaded retaining sleeve by hand, then lift the escutcheon off the wall.
5. Remove the retaining ring by unscrewing it counterclockwise. On some models, use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the brass flange around the valve stem. Pull the valve forward and out of the faucet. Pull the cartridge (directly behind the valve) out of the faucet. Note: the valve and cartridge may be a combined single piece. Use a towel to dry up the water coming from the faucet after the valve is removed.
Tips Warnings
Use a wire brush to clean corrosion from the faucet. Take a digital picture before removing each part to serve as a reminder of how the faucet fits together.
To avoid injury or flooding your home, never start a plumbing project without turning the water off first. Use a handle puller to remove stubborn handles.
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