How do you remove a Grohe shower thermostat?

Instructions

Find the small screw on the handle’s bottom and take it out with an Allen wrench.
Unscrew both trim plate screws with a screwdriver and pull the screws out of the trim plate.
Pull the faucet’s cover off.
Slide off the small part on the cartridge’s top.

Where can I find Grohe parts for my shower?

We offer every Grohe part available for kitchen, bathroom and shower valves. Use our Grohe parts guide to locate your faucet or shower model, then click on the part you need – it’s that easy!

What happens when you remove a Grohe shower cartridge?

Failure to fully shut off the water knobs in step 1 can result in the release of scalding and or high pressure water when you remove the cartridges. This can result in direct bodily injury from the pressure or hot water. Grohe manufacturers and supplies many high-end kitchen and bathroom hardware devices, such as sinks, showers and bathtubs.

What to do if your Grohe faucet has worn off?

If your faucet is very old, it is possible that the manufacturer name and model number have worn off over time. You can try taking a photo of your faucet and contacting Grohe directly.

Why does my Grohe shower make weird noises?

Odd noises coming from the shower might also be traced back to mineral deposits in the cartridge. If your Grohe shower includes a thermostatic valve or pressure-balancing valve, any malfunction affecting these might also warrant replacing the shower cartridge.

How to disassemble Grohe shower valve handle lever?

Grohe makes several kinds of shower valve handles. While some are basic in design, others are more complex. However, all disassemble using a set screw that attaches the handle to the faucet’s cartridge. Finding the set screw is perhaps the most difficult part of this process.

How to remove a Grohe handle temperature control?

This is the handle adapter. Pull the limit stop, which is the temperature control knob, off the faucet’s front with your fingers. Replace the handle adapter by setting it back onto the faucet cartridge. Replacing the sleeve, trim and handle rebuilds your Grohe shower faucet.

What’s the problem with my new Grohe shower?

Its a Grohe replacement with exactly the same part number. The fault is exactly the same – i.e no water flows, hot or cold. If I remove the old cartridge wax capsule, only hot water flows. Put it back in, all stops. Please – any ideas whats happening? There’s something I know nothing about here! Not a scooby.

What to do with an old Grohe shower cartridge?

You can soak an old shower cartridge in certain cleaners designed to remove calcium and lime deposits (like Formula 409) for an hour and then rinse them off. This will allow you to reuse the old cartridge instead of buying a new one, which can be expensive. This should be done once a year to extend the life of your cartridges almost indefinitely.