If your shower is dripping hard to turn on or struggles to keep the water temperature the American Standard shower cartridge could be the cause. This small but important part sits inside your shower valve. Controls both water flow and temperature. Over time it can wear out. Cause problems that make your shower less comfortable—or…
The brand also offers water- models designed to reduce water use without sacrificing flushing performance. Whether you are replacing a toilet, remodeling a bathroom or installing fixtures in a new home, understanding the available options can help you make a better decision. American Standard toilets are bathroom fixtures designed for commercial applications. The brand offers…
American Standard Shower Valve: Complete Guide The valve sits behind the shower trim and controls how hot and cold water are mixed before reaching the showerhead or other outlets. American Standard offers types of shower valves, including pressure balance valves and thermostatic valves. The right choice depends on your shower design, number of outlets temperature-control…
Introduction When the shower handle works properly, it is easy to control water temperature and flow. When the shower handle becomes loose, cracked, difficult to turn or begins leaking, replacing the shower handle can often restore the shower without replacing the faucet system. American Standard Shower Handle: What You Need to Know An American Standard…
Introduction Behind the scenes, a small piece is working hard each time you use your shower handle to get the perfect temperature and flow you’re looking for. That’s the cartridge, and when it begins to fail, it will be obvious quickly, either through the drip, temperature changes or the handle just not feeling right. Having…
Introduction But one of the things you touch every day without thinking about is the bathroom faucet; when you’re washing your hands, brushing your teeth, splashing your face around before bed etc. However, as soon as it begins to feel like it has loose straps, the drip becomes unplanned, or simply doesn’t fit with the…
Introduction It’s likely that your kitchen sink area is used more than just about anywhere else in your home, whether you’re cleaning up after dinner, washing produce, filling pots, or whatever else you’re doing. After all, the faucet you select becomes a bit more important than it may initially appear. An inconvenient and/or easily damaged…
Introduction Until the shower valve stops functioning as it should, you probably don’t have to think a whole lot about that valve.Until the shower valve no longer performs as it should, with water that won’t get to a constant temperature, water that’s not held steady by the valve’s handle or pressure that seems to move…