Moen Single Handle Faucet Cartridge Removal

Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video.

Moen single handle faucet cartridge removal.

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. Currently used as a replacement cartridge for older one handle faucets. It was used in all one handle faucets except the posi temp shower valve prior to the introduction of the 1225 in 1981. Remove the hot water handle.

Most moen cartridge part numbers also referred to as model numbers are within the 1200 series. Cartridge removal reassembly. Includes plastic retaining nut. However there are exceptions.

Lift the metal handle adapter off the metal stem of the cartridge. If you are replacing a cartridge in faucet type e continue to step 6a. One handle faucet cartridges. The original moen cartridge the 1200 provided one handle operation.

One handle faucet cartridges. Then using tool 14272 which is not included loosen and remove the cartridge nut. How it is used. Includes plastic retaining nut.

Once the handle hubs are loosened completely pull the handles off the valve assembly. To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly first use a flat headed screwdriver to carefully pry the cover from the handle. The guide below will help to identify which moen cartridge your kitchen sink faucet uses. Al moen invented the cartridge faucet and cartridge faucets remain a specialty of the moen company.

Cartridge 1255 single duralast cartridge. To remove the cartridge from your widespread faucet assembly first hold the handle steady and unscrew the handle hubs counterclockwise. Trouble removing the cartridge from a moen faucet. However there are exceptions.

Cartridge 1255 single duralast cartridge. Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video. Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new moen 1225b. 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.

If you are replacing a cartridge in faucet type f continue to step 7a. Tips for replacing a moen shower cartridge on a moen chateau shower. Single handle faucets prior to 2009. Always turn your water supplies off before disassembling your faucet.

Section a cartridge removal for faucet with a black pivot retainer and white pivot stop.