Shower Faucet Types: A Tempe Guide

2026-05-25

Plumbing Guide

The shower faucets come in the single-handle, the two-handle, and the pressure-balance styles. The type sets the control and the safety.

Shower Faucet Types: A Tempe Guide

The single

The single-handle controls the flow and the mix in one. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the single is the popular.

The two-handle

The two handles set the hot and the cold separately. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the two is the classic.

The pressure-balance

The pressure-balance valve holds the temperature against the swings. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the balance is the safety.

The thermostatic

The thermostatic valve holds the set temperature precisely. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the thermostatic is the precision.

The valve

The mixing valve sits behind the wall with the handle trim. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the valve is the control.

The install

The valve installs with the supply and the access. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Tempe, the install is the work.

The call

Choose the right shower faucet. Call 888-217-3585 and Tempe Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Tempe pro for the install.

Plumbing in Tempe: what to know

In Tempe, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.

Across Maricopa County — from Guadalupe, Chandler and Paradise Valley to ZIP codes like 85282, 85283, 85281 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.

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