crwdns2936637:0crwdne2936637:0 crwdns2853008:0crwdne2853008:0 crwdns2918746:0crwdne2918746:0

How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout

crwdns2915892:0crwdne2915892:0

For this guide, we outline the process of replacing a leaking set screw tub spout. Sometimes when a shower diverter becomes too old, it can’t block the water flow to divert the water to the showerhead. Replacing a leaky tub spout leads to an enormous amount of water and energy savings. Furthermore, a leaky tub spout can cause an expensive water bill as well. The heavier the leak, the more money you will have to end up paying.

crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0

  1. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout, Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout, Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Cover the shower drain with a plug or a piece of cloth to prevent the screw from falling in.

    • Make sure the water is turned off.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0

  2. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using an 5/32" Allen key, loosen the screw located under the spout.

    • You should not remove the screw. But instead, untighten the screw until it's loose.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0

  4. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently pull out the spout using your hand and set it aside somewhere.

    • Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help pull it out.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0

  5. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using sandpaper or a sponge, gently rub and clean the pipe.

    • This allows for the new set screw tub spout to easily slip on.

    • Once you have finished cleaning the pipe, wipe off the dust with a piece of cloth or paper towel.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0

  6. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Take your new set screw tub spout and slide it in gently into the wall.

    • Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help push it back in.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0

  7. How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Replace a Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Retighten the set screw using the 5/32" Allen key.

    crwdns2913378:0crwdne2913378:0
crwdns2915888:0crwdne2915888:0

Turn on the bath water to ensure the set screw tub spout has no leaks and is working as intended.

crwdns2935229:02crwdne2935229:0

crwdns2862417:0crwdne2862417:0

crwdns2935293:0crwdnd2935293:02crwdnd2935293:0crwdne2935293:0

Hadjie Figueroa

crwdns2935283:001/27/21crwdne2935283:0

145 crwdns2915208:0crwdne2915208:0

crwdns2935295:0crwdne2935295:0

crwdns2918514:0crwdne2918514:0: 5

crwdns2935301:02crwdne2935301:0

crwdns2935287:0crwdne2935287:0

York University, Team S16-G3, Turner Winter 2021 crwdns2935289:0York University, Team S16-G3, Turner Winter 2021crwdne2935289:0

YORK-TURNER-W21S16G3

crwdns2931471:03crwdne2931471:0

crwdns2935303:01crwdne2935303:0

crwdns2947412:00crwdne2947412:0

crwdns2917038:0crwdne2917038:0

crwdns2936625:0crwdne2936625:0:

crwdns2936751:024crwdne2936751:0 1

crwdns2936753:07crwdne2936753:0 9

crwdns2936753:030crwdne2936753:0 164

crwdns2942667:0crwdne2942667:0 5,177