Moen Single Handle Faucet Cartridge Removal

The original moen cartridge the 1200 provided one handle operation.

Moen single handle faucet cartridge removal.

Al moen invented the cartridge faucet and cartridge faucets remain a specialty of the moen company. Using a philips screwdriver unscrew the handle screw. One handle faucet cartridges. Always turn your water supplies off before disassembling your faucet.

It was used in all one handle faucets except the posi temp shower valve prior to the introduction of the 1225 in 1981. Trouble removing the cartridge from a moen faucet. Includes plastic retaining nut. Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new moen 1225b.

The company designs them to be removable so. To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly first use a flat headed screwdriver to carefully pry the cover from the handle. How it is used. One handle faucet cartridges.

Single handle faucets prior to 2009. Most moen cartridge part numbers also referred to as model numbers are within the 1200 series. Cartridge removal reassembly. Once the handle hubs are loosened completely pull the handles off the valve assembly.

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. 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. Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video.

The guide below will help to identify which moen cartridge your kitchen sink faucet uses. Currently used as a replacement cartridge for older one handle faucets. Lift the metal handle adapter off the metal stem of the cartridge. However there are exceptions.

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. Then using tool 14272 which is not included loosen and remove the cartridge nut. Tips for replacing a moen shower cartridge on a moen chateau shower. Cartridge 1255 single duralast cartridge.

Includes plastic retaining nut. Watch the 1255 cartridge removal installation video. Section a cartridge removal for faucet with a black pivot retainer and white pivot stop. Most moen cartridge part numbers also referred to as model numbers are within the 1200 series.

If you are replacing a cartridge in faucet type f continue to step 7a.