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No, most homeowners insurance will not cover the replacement of polybutylene pipes. These pipes are considered defective and high-risk and can cause leaks and severe water damage. They usually don’t fall under “sudden and accidental” damage. Unfortunately, you most likely will need to pay for the pipe replacement yourself.

If you go to turn it counterclockwise and it won’t turn anymore, it’s open. Like most other valves, you should be able to turn a radiator valve counterclockwise (to the left) to open it and clockwise (right) to close it. To close a radiator valve, turn it clockwise until you meet some resistance and can’t turn anymore, but do so carefully to avoid breaking the valve.

Knowing which type of bathtub faucet you have is the first step toward finding a replacement. The faucet can be deck mount—meaning installed on the tub itself—or wall mount—meaning installed in the wall. Some bathtub faucets are freestanding and installed on the floor. There are also single- and double-handle models. Some faucets have a diverter on the spout to move the water from the showerhead to the bathtub spout, while others have a third handle that acts as a diverter.

Dripping or leaking water from the handle or dripping from the showerhead (when its off) are signs your shower valve needs to be replaced. Other signs include low water pressure and inconsistent water pressure and temperature (that isn’t caused by other factors like someone else using another fixture at the same time). Difficulty turning the valve and water not turning on at all are advanced signs that the valve is wearing out.