Moen Single Handle Faucet Cartridge Removal

After removing the lever handle you will need to determine which of the three faucet images below most accurately represents the internal parts of your faucet model.

Moen single handle faucet cartridge removal.

Always turn your water supplies off before disassembling your faucet. If you are replacing a cartridge in faucet type e continue to step 6a. To remove the cartridge from your widespread faucet assembly first hold the handle steady and unscrew the handle hubs counterclockwise. To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly first use a flat headed screwdriver to carefully pry the cover from the handle.

Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video. However there are exceptions. Lift the metal handle adapter off the metal stem of the cartridge. One handle faucet cartridges.

The guide below will help to identify which moen cartridge your kitchen sink faucet uses. Most moen cartridge part numbers also referred to as model numbers are within the 1200 series. Tips for replacing a moen shower cartridge on a moen chateau shower. Then using tool 14272 which is not included loosen and remove the cartridge nut.

Moen makes several types of two handle faucets but your faucet will either have a cover that needs to be pried off the hot water handle and a screw that needs to be removed under the cover or a single screw at the base of the handle. The company designs them to be removable so. Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new moen 1225b. Al moen invented the cartridge faucet and cartridge faucets remain a specialty of the moen company.

One handle faucet cartridges. However there are exceptions. Single handle faucets prior to 2009. Trouble removing the cartridge from a moen faucet.

Remove the hot water handle. Most moen cartridge part numbers also referred to as model numbers are within the 1200 series. How it is used. If you are replacing a cartridge in faucet type f continue to step 7a.

Includes plastic retaining nut. Once the handle hubs are loosened completely pull the handles off the valve assembly. It was used in all one handle faucets except the posi temp shower valve prior to the introduction of the 1225 in 1981. Currently used as a replacement cartridge for older one handle faucets.

Cartridge removal reassembly. Cartridge 1255 single duralast cartridge. Includes plastic retaining nut. Cartridge 1255 single duralast cartridge.

Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video.