American Standard exact part record
American Standard A954440-0070A Cartridge Identification
A954440-0070A is a pressure-balance cartridge documented for Flash pressure-balance rough valve platform. Use the marked part number and the fixture's service information rather than appearance alone.
Direct answer
American Standard lists A954440-0070A as a pressure-balance cartridge service part. The official listing places it in the Flash pressure-balance rough-valve service context. Before ordering, identify the rough valve, not merely the decorative trim, and verify A954440-0070A in that valve's parts documentation.
Fit facts
What identifies this match
Use these details together. One matching feature does not establish compatibility.
- Brand
- American Standard
- Documented part number
- A954440-0070A
- Part class
- pressure-balance cartridge
- Documented application
- Flash pressure-balance rough valve platform
- Fixture context
- concealed tub and shower valve
- Handle context
- single-handle shower or tub/shower trim
What this record identifies
American Standard lists A954440-0070A as a pressure-balance cartridge service part. This is a part record, not the name of a complete faucet or valve. The manufacturer or authorized product documentation linked below is the basis for the application shown here.
The relevant fixture context is concealed tub and shower valve, with single-handle shower or tub/shower trim. A matching silhouette is useful for narrowing a search, but it does not establish fit.
Documented model or system relationship
The official listing places it in the Flash pressure-balance rough-valve service context. That relationship is narrower than a claim that the part fits every American Standard product. Product families can contain different generations, valve bodies, or handle arrangements.
Read the source's application details together with the service sheet for the installed fixture. If the fixture documentation names another part number, follow that documentation rather than this visual guide.
Checks to make before purchase
identify the rough valve, not merely the decorative trim, and verify A954440-0070A in that valve's parts documentation. Compare the complete identifier, connection geometry, locating features, and handle interface while the old part is available.
Also confirm whether the listing is for the internal service part alone or includes seals, clips, adapters, or other installation pieces. Package contents can matter even when the main component number is correct.
How to separate common lookalikes
Flash trim can resemble trim installed over a different rough valve; the escutcheon and lever are not enough to distinguish the cartridge. Do not treat color, overall length, or a similar stem profile as a substitute for an application listing.
A model number from the faucet, installation sheet, receipt, or valve trim is stronger evidence than a photo match. When markings are missing, contact American Standard support with clear photos and measurements before buying.
Service context
The rough valve remains behind the finished wall while the cartridge is serviced from the front after the trim is removed. Shut off the water and verify that flow has stopped before opening the fixture. Protect finished surfaces and preserve the original orientation of clips, stops, and seals.
If corrosion, a damaged valve body, or uncertain in-wall plumbing prevents a positive identification, pause the repair and use a qualified plumbing professional.
Questions
Before you remove or replace the part
Is A954440-0070A the complete faucet or valve?
No. It is the pressure-balance cartridge identified in this record. The complete fixture or system is Flash pressure-balance rough valve platform.
Does A954440-0070A fit every American Standard fixture?
No such broad fit is established here. Use it only where American Standard or the linked authoritative documentation identifies A954440-0070A for the installed model or system.
Can appearance alone confirm the replacement?
No. Confirm the full part number, documented application, connection geometry, locating features, and handle interface before purchase.
What if the fixture model cannot be found?
Keep the old part, photograph its markings and interfaces, and ask American Standard support to identify it. Avoid forcing a near-match into the fixture.