A Corona shower that drips, turns scalding when a toilet flushes or barely moves at the handle typically needs a new cartridge or seal kit, which a plumber can install through the trim. Valve bodies that are cracked or out of production get replaced. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Corona.
Signs to watch for
- A drip or thin stream from the showerhead with the valve closed
- Temperature that drifts or spikes during a shower
- A handle that sticks, needs force or no longer stops where it should
- White crust at the handle, escutcheon or spout
- Stains, peeling paint or soft drywall on the other side of the wall
Local conditions in Corona
The City of Corona runs its own water utility. Its latest water quality report lists average hardness of 146 mg/L, about 8.5 grains per gallon, and classes it as hard. The range runs from 7.2 to 290 mg/L because the supply blends city wells (much of it treated by reverse osmosis at the Temescal Desalter) with Colorado River water from Lake Mathews and some State Water Project water. Depending on where in the system you live, scale on the cartridge and stops can be light or heavy. Corona disinfects with chloramines.
Pressure matters for shower valves too. Corona says a pressure regulator on the house line is the customer's responsibility to replace if needed. A failed regulator can let pressure creep up, which works seals harder and can make a drip worse.
Corona's neighborhoods range from the historic district along the Grand Boulevard loop and the South Main Street Palms District to areas like Eagle Glen and Corona Hills. Older homes are where you are more likely to find two-handle valves or early single-lever bodies.
What affects cost
- Cartridge or seal replacement versus a new valve body
- Whether parts exist for the brand
- Tile work needed to reach the valve
- A pressure regulator replacement, if testing shows high pressure
- Permits, handled by the City of Corona Building Division through eTRAKiT
What happens when you call
You are connected with an independent plumber who serves Corona. Describe the problem and the valve type, and say whether you have had high pressure symptoms such as banging pipes or a toilet that runs. If the shower cannot be shut off, close the main valve at the house. For a leak on the utility side, the Utilities Department lists (951) 736-2234, with an after-hours option.
Shower Valve Repair questions in Corona
Can high water pressure wear out a shower valve?
Will our hard water make the shower valve stiff?
Does the disinfectant our utility uses matter for valve seals?
Is it safe to keep using a shower with a dripping valve for a while?
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