Hansgrohe Shower Valve Temperature Adjustment (Step-By-Step)

Showers are like your go-to waterfalls inside your home. It washes all the grime and stress of our everyday lives.

A simple routine like having a shower before bed can ease your mind and let you get a good night’s sleep, but what if there is something wrong with your shower?

Hopping in on a cold shower on the coldest days is not a pleasant experience.

Have you experienced shivering in front of your shower while waiting for it to have the temperature you want? Or have you been scalded by the sudden burst of hot water from your shower?

All these are problems can easily be solved by buying a shower with a thermostatic valve. It means that you can regulate how cold or warm your water is even before you step in the shower.

Thermostatic showers give you a stylish and luxurious vibe to your bathroom. Through this, you will can also have an excellent showering experience.

This shower is prominent in hotels and vacation houses because it is much favored when it comes to its design and overall performance.

If you want to explore more about this type of shower, here are some of the things that you can learn about the Hansgrohe shower and its valve temperature adjustment.

How Do You Adjust the Temperature on a Hansgrohe Thermostatic Valve?

Modern innovations today let us enjoy the perks of having a thermostatic valve. This type of shower valve lets you preset water temperature and let you make adjustments to get the right temperature that you want.

There are two handles in this type of valve. One controls the volume of the water, while the other one controls the temperature.

This valve is a handy device for your shower because you can change the water flow without affecting the water temperature. There is a cartridge inside the shower valve that is the one regulating the temperature you prefer.

If you want to make your water colder, you need to turn the temperature adjustment knob clockwise. Moreover, if you prefer to have warmer water, just turn the valve counterclockwise.

Hansgrohe Shower Valve Temperature Adjustment Is Stuck – What to Do?

Does your shower valve grind when you turn on the shower, or does it not turn at all?

Have you experienced trouble in turning the handle of your shower valve? Do not worry too much because we got you covered.

If your shower valve temperature is stuck, try removing the shower valve cartridge. Follow these steps if your shower valve temperature adjustment is stuck.

Materials:

• Channel locks
• Crescent wrench
• Grease

1. Use a channel lock and place it over the housing of the valve to hold it in place. 
2. Using a crescent wrench, pull apart the cartridge by turning it counterclockwise until the cartridge’s core comes out. Please  remember to not use too much force when using the wrench because it may cause some part of the valve to break.
3. Once you get the cartridge, you can check if there any blockage causing it to be stuck. You can also try lightly greasing the surface of the temperature adjustment cartridge so that you can turn it again. There can be deposits on the sealing surfaces that may not be cleaned or removed, so Hansgrohe advice to replace the component if this happens. 

Hansgrohe Thermostatic Valve Problems

Have you experienced a sudden change in water temperature while you are showering? If you did not adjust it, but it suddenly turned cold or hot, there could be a shower valve problem.

Shower valves are the ones responsible for the water temperature and its flow. Here are some of the problems that you may encounter with a thermostatic valve.

Moreover, we also provide possible solutions to these problems.

Problem: The Shower Is Just Running Either Hot or Cold Water.

Solution: Replace the Thermostatic Cartridge.

If you experience a shower that runs either hot or cold water, it may be caused by faulty valves.

Even if you adjust the temperature, nothing will happen because your thermostatic cartridge inside the valve might be broken.

It would be best if you replaced the thermostatic cartridge.

There are times when the cost of a new cartridge and repairs are more expensive than changing your shower so remember to check what will work best for you.

Problem: Slow Trickle of Water Caused by Loss of Water Pressure.

Solution: Replace the Component Inside the Valve.

If you feel an unexpected change in your shower’s water pressure, it may be caused by the wear and tear on the shower valve’s internal components.

Check what’s wrong inside the valve and replace it.

Problem: Constant Dripping or Leaks in the Showerhead.

Solution: Replace the Rubber Seal.

There can be different causes on why your shower head is leaking, but you can try checking your shower valve.

Check the seal on the valve because it is the one responsible for shutting off your shower completely. Consider replacing the rubber seal if it is loose already.

Problem: The Safety Lock on the Thermostat Valve Handle Cannot Be Unlocked.

Solution: The Safety Lock Should Be Cleaned and Greased.

Calcium deposits may block the safety lock, or the spring inside is defective. You can solve this by cleaning the spring or the safety lock itself and then put a little grease on it.

How to Calibrate Hansgrohe Thermostatic Shower Valve?

Have you noticed that even if the shower valve is at a regulated temperature, it is still too hot or too cold for you?

You can try to adjust the temperature on your thermostatic shower higher or lower than its default temperature.

Calibrating your thermostatic shower valve is a must for you not to be surprised by a sudden splash of hot or cold water when you are in a hurry.

This is the step-by-step procedure on how you can calibrate your thermostatic shower valve.

Materials:

• 2.5 mm hex Allen wrench

1. To adjust the flow of temperature, you need to remove the temperature control handle. Remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the temperature control handle. Poke the grub screw using the Allen key provided with your shower and loosen it gently. Then remove the control handle. If you don’t have one, use a 2.5 mm hex Allen wrench or driver.

2. Turn on your shower and let it reach its maximum temperature.

3. For you to reach the maximum temperature, gently place the control handle loosely onto the spindle and turn it counterclockwise at least for a quarter turn.

4. Wait until the temperature regulates. In the instance that the water is still too cold, proceed by turning the spindle another quarter turn counterclockwise until you reach your preferred temperature.

5. Once you achieve the temperature you want, turn off your shower and place the control handle back onto the spindle. Make sure that the lock of the handle fits snuggly to the lock of the spindle. This will ensure that you can turn the handle counterclockwise without pressing the override button.

6. Insert the grub screw back using the Allen wrench and put back the plastic cap.

7. Turn on your shower and test if your calibration has been successful.

Reminder: If you want to make your water colder, all you have to do is follow the same steps, but you should turn the spindle in a clockwise motion.

Each quarter of a turn is equivalent to a 4 ̊F – 16 ̊F change in temperature.

Summary

Have you ever jumped in your shower after a tiring day only to find out that aside from the daily stress of life, your shower’s going to add up to it too?

It can be quite troublesome when something’s not right with your shower.

As simple as showers are, it plays a significant role in our everyday lives. Hansgrohe showers guarantee customers high-quality form and function on their showers.

They want to give their clients a product that will last longer and can be at par with the standards of an excellent showering experience.

Some people find Hansgrohe showers expensive and a bit tricky to maintain, but if you handle it based on the given manual, then maybe you can let your shower last for a longer time.

All it needs are basic cleaning and maintenance just like any other shower, so if you take care of it, there can be lesser problems.

Plumbing problems should not be taken lightly. Having a piece of basic knowledge of how to repair your showers is a great thing, but it does not mean that you can handle everything by yourself.

If you are unsure of what to do, consult a professional plumber to do the repairs promptly for your shower to avoid further damages.