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Transfer Valve Seal Kit
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Valve Seal
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Seal
- Application:
- Faucet
- Country of Origin:
- Mexico
American Standard M961638-0070A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the American Standard M961638 transfer valve seal kit used for?
It's a seal repair kit for the transfer valve portion of an American Standard faucet/shower valve. When a transfer valve starts to leak past the seals or won't hold flow to the selected outlet, the seals are the wear part you replace rather than the whole valve body. The kit is sold under manufacturer part number M961638-0070A.
2) Is the M961638 a complete transfer valve or just the rubber parts?
Just the sealing components. The M961638 is a seal kit, not a valve or cartridge, so it does not include the valve body, handle, or trim. If the valve itself is cracked or the stem is damaged, seals alone won't fix it.
3) I manage apartments with American Standard shower valves. Can I stock this kit as a standard repair item?
That's the normal use for it. A transfer valve seal kit is a consumable wear item, so keeping the M961638-0070A on the shelf lets maintenance rebuild a leaking transfer valve in place instead of scheduling a trim-off replacement. Match it to the American Standard valve model you actually have before standardizing on it across a property.
4) Will the M961638 seal kit fix a diverter that won't switch between the tub spout and showerhead?
Often, yes. A transfer valve directs flow between outlets, and worn seals are what let water bypass to the wrong outlet or dribble from both. This kit replaces those seals. If the problem is a seized or stripped stem rather than leakage past the seals, you need the valve or cartridge instead.
5) Does the transfer valve seal kit come in different finishes?
No. The seal kit ships in one configuration only, carrying no finish, since every part in it sits inside the valve where nothing is visible. Finish selection only matters on the trim you pair it with.
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