My Kohler bathtub hot water faucet 77809-AA needs to be repaired and I can't get it off. I took the cap off and took the screw out, but it won't budge from there
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Is the hot water under sustained pressure or after you leave it on for 15 seconds or so, the flow lessens? If that's the case, the residual pressure in the pipes is forcing the water out as well as gravity if the faucets on the lower floors are still flowing.
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Close the hot and cold water valves in the cabinet beneath the sink to shut the water supply off to the bath faucet.
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Remove the bath faucet's handle to access the valve cartridge. The faucet handle is removed by first detaching the handle's insert cap using the tip of a screwdriver or utility knife to expose the handle screw. Remove the handle screw with a Phillips screwdriver, then pull the handle off the valve cartridge stem.
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Loosen and remove the cartridge valve nut with an adjustable wrench. Some faucet models retain the valve cartridge with a snap ring and are removed with snap ring pliers.
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Pull the old valve cartridge out of the bath faucet base, using pliers.
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Insert the new replacement valve cartridge into the faucet housing and replace the nut or snap ring removed in Step 3, using an adjustable wrench or snap ring pliers.
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Reinstall the faucet's handle onto the valve cartridge post, then secure the handle's screw, using a screwdriver.
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Replace the insert cap into the handle to cover the handle's screw hole.
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Turn on the hot and cold water valves beneath the sink to restore the water supply.
You need to shut off water to bathtub take cartridge out(be sure to note or mark position cartridge came out so it goes back same way)replace springs and washers.Pop out old springs and washers with small screwdriver or pick tool.
Turn off the water supply to the sink. Now remove the handle on the hot. next remove the seat. When you remove that, you should have a rubber gasket on the bottom. You can take that to any home improvement store. Your seat has gone bad. They make kits for it.
Yes - This is an easy (though not widely known) diy fix! Remove the cover of the faucet handle (may pop off if crystal type or use a screwdriver to remove the screws) inside there is a scald guard safety mechanism - using a flathead screwdriver, turn the guard some the left. There should be a guide so that you do not turn the water up too hot. If there is not, you may need to consult a plumber or supplier in order to adjust the hot to a moderate temperature.
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