Tuscany Shower Valve Troubleshooting [5 Easy Solutions]

Recently, many users are facing some issues with Tuscany shower valves. Faulty Tuscany valves often fail to hold the water pressure.

Also, worn-out valves cause leaking and water hammer that makes your shower time quite miserable. So, fixing the damaged shower system is necessary. 

You should know that Tuscany shower valve troubleshooting is very easy with basic DIY knowledge. You can either reinstall the older valve with some new components or replace it with a universal model to fix your shower. Fixing bad shower valves can be done within an hour or so single-handedly. 

But obviously, you need the proper guide for that. If you haven’t faced any problems with shower valves before, you might not know how to fix them now.

Thus, we’re pointing out the possible troubles your bad Tuscany valve can make along with the solutions. 

How To Do Tuscany Shower Valve Troubleshooting [5 Easy Solutions]

There are some specific issues that a shower valve can make when it’s not working well. So, there’s nothing to be afraid of.

You should check out the list of possible issues that can happen because of a bad Tuscany shower valve, and match it with your situation to know which method you need to follow. 

Before that, let’s tell you which tools you’d need for Tuscany shower valve adjustments and fixes. 

Note: You can also read how to fix the Kohler Shower valve with no hot water.

Things You Need:

• A socket wrench,
• An Allen key,
• A screwdriver,
• Pipe tapes,
• Sealant glue,
• And other replacement components if needed. 

1. Hot And Cold Lines Are Reversed

Suppose you’re turning the handle or knob to get the cold water. And surprisingly, the showerhead is pouring steamy hot water. At this moment, you might think the water system is at fault. 

But the actual issue can be with the valves. If you’ve installed the valve in the reversed position, it’d do exactly the opposite of your commands. 

Solution:

• Turn off the main power supply and drain the stored water.
• Remove the handle and cover plates using the screwdriver.
• Bring out the valve with a socket wrench. 
• On the valve body, there should be a sign saying which side should be on top. Follow the sign and reinstall the valve with the old components. 

2. Water Leaking From The Valve

Fixing the leakage in the faucet is pretty easy. But when the valve or handle is leaking water, things get a little tricky. Mostly, it happens because of loose valves or worn-out valve components.

You can easily fix or replace the small parts in the valve. But if the main brass construction gets the actual damage, it’s better to replace the valve or cartridge. 

Solution:

• Turn off the main supply and make all the pipes empty.
• Put off the handle and plate from the valve.
• Tighten the joints of the valve that can become loose after several handle-turns for using the shower.
• If the valve still leaks, bring out the valve using the socket wrench and see if the seat is in the right position. You’ve to put the seat in the right place of the supply line with an Allen key.
• But when you see the rubber washer got corroded and lost shape, you need to replace the old one. 
• And if the brass cartridge has some cracks in it, you better buy a new replacement to use with the valve.

3. Water Hammer

A water hammer can make some hard banging noises from the pipes. The hammering would damage the pipes pretty soon. That’s why water hammer is one of the most serious issues related to plumbing. 

There are several reasons why a shower system can suffer from water hammering. One of them is the faulty valve mechanism.

If the valve fails to regulate or distribute the water pressure evenly, the water hammer would occur very often. 

Solution:

• Bring out the valve in the same way mentioned in the previous solutions. 
• Check if the cartridge isn’t fitted tightly.
• Then, check the hot and cold lines. Make sure both lines are tightened or pressurized with the screws evenly. 
• Reinstall the whole valve.

4. Low-Pressure Shower Head

Normally, older valves fail to maintain the water pressure demanded by the user. After a few years of use, valves suffer low water pressure and you find the faucet is pouring water with less speed and pressure. 

This problem happens when the brass construction gets corroded with minerals and some rubber parts wear off. Worn-out valves don’t hold pressure firmly. Instead, they leak the pressure, and sometimes, they even give breaks to the water pouring. 

Solution:

• Turn off the bathroom’s water connection and take out the valve. 
• Dismantle the valve to remove deposits. You can use a homemade vinegar solvent to remove minerals from the brass. 
• Now, attach a new washer if the older one is worn out. 
• Put together all the parts without keeping anything loose, and reinstall the valve and handle. 

5. Single Handle Shower Faucet Hard To Turn Off

Are you hearing creaking sounds when you’re turning the valve handle? If so, then your valve has a very corroded cartridge. Corroded cartridges prevent the smooth movement of the handle.

You’d find it hard to shift the position of the handle without pushing firmly. You need to fix this issue ASAP as it might break or crack the valve system anytime. 

Solution:

• First of all, you need to clean the mineral deposits and apply some lubricants over the joints or twists. 
• For a certain time, the valve and handle would become smooth again by lubricating. But you must buy a new cartridge before the old one gets completely idle. 

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Final Thoughts

Tuscany shower valves are guaranteed to last for decades by the manufacturer, Menards. Even so, a valve can become faulty after a few years.

In such cases, you must contact the company if your product is still under the warranty period. But if not, you can either fix it or try to buy a better model to replace the bad one. 

Our thought says you should at least try to fix the damaged one first before buying a new model. Who knows, a quick fix may make the valve last for several years more.

Follow our instructions from today’s article to know the best ways to troubleshoot. Contact us for more information.