Showerhead still dripping after you turn it off? Record when it stops

Watch the end of an ordinary shower

From a dry, safe position, note the time you finish and whether the droplets slow and stop. If you notice dripping again later, record that time and whether anyone has used the shower since. A short clip can show the difference between occasional drops and a continuing stream.

KOHLER’s guidance for its single-control Rite-Temp valves distinguishes residual water draining from a head from a continuing leak that can involve internal seals. A brief return of droplets can also occur with pressure changes elsewhere in the home. Give the repairer the actual pattern so they can interpret it for your system.

Name the point where water comes out

A photo of a wet shower floor hides the starting point. Describe the location you have already observed, without removing fittings or opening the controls.

• Spray holes on the fixed head or handheld. Say whether they drip after the main control is off, or while another outlet is selected.
• Handheld hose or connection. Point out whether water appears along the hose, at its handpiece connection or at the wall connection. Include whether it happens during use or after shutoff.
• Handle, cover plate or tub spout. Photograph that location separately. Report water reaching the wall or an adjacent room promptly to a plumber.

Which control was off?

In a shower with several outlets, distinguish turning off the main shower control from selecting a different spray. For an independent outlet setting, Moen’s transfer-valve guidance treats dripping from an unselected head after water is diverted to another outlet as a transfer-valve symptom. Shared settings intentionally run multiple outlets together. Continuous dripping with the mixing valve off points toward that mixing valve. Mention the controls you used and the selected outlet.

For a confirmed Moen PosiTemp system, Moen’s troubleshooting guide specifies its 1222 cartridge for continuous dripping with the handle off. That part recommendation depends on identifying the valve. The showerhead’s product name alone leaves the repairer needing information about the controls behind the wall.

Arrange the assessment before buying parts

Send a wide photo showing all controls and outlets, a close photo of the dripping point, and any installation receipt or model information. Describe how the handle normally operates and mention recent plumbing work or a head change. Leave concealed inspection and valve service to an appropriately qualified plumbing professional.

Ask whether the proposed work covers an outlet connection, a serviceable valve component or further investigation. If access through the wall becomes necessary, agree who handles the opening and restoration. Include your observations in a Coast & Craft request so the team can review the repair scope and confirm who should attend.