Moen & Replacement Cartridge - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

If this is a Moen 1225/1200 cartridge, try this link at the Moen site for instructions. You can even click on a link at the top of that site for a step-by-step Animation Enhanced turotial that is very helpful.

http://www.moen.com/consumer-support/installation-help/tutorial?id=moen0133

If it is a different cartridge, try searching that site for the specific number of your cartridge for instructions.

I had the same problem due to mineral deposits and age of cartridge. The only solution, unfortunately, was to replace the entire handle apparatus. Although Moen sells a puller tool that is supposed to extract the cartridge, it only manages to pull out the inner stem, leaving the outer sleeve of the cartridge stuck inside. I know that people have used a 12mm tap to thread the cartridge and then use a 3" or longer hardened steel bolt with washers or sockets to pry out the sleeve, but you run the risk of damaging the pipes in the process. The quickest, albeit more costly, solution is to replace the handle apparatus altogether, hopefully with one not of Moen's design. This problem seems to be a constant with Moen cartridge replacements.

Usually not a special tool needed. Moen will provide FREE replacements for you, call them up and they will ship to your door, free.

Call Moen directly. They will ship what you need to your door, for free.

is there a small allen screw underside of handle? be sure to turn off water to fixture before disassembling!

Always lub up the o-rings with cooking oil so it would seat better.Some will damage easy and keep wearing when not placed in a lubed up hole. Hope this helps.

Hi,
Pull straight up with all you got!!!
They are a bugger to get out!!!
Your local plumber maay have a puller to help with the job...

heatman101

the lines the cartage attaches to will have seals or teflon tap. if the seal has a small nick, it will leak. Or if the tape was applied in the incorrect dircection or was cut it could also creat a leak

You must have something in there gumming up works. Is the water on? Does the shut off work good? Is the cartridge in right? Are you sure it is the right cartridge? Can you see any gunk in the cartridge? Make sure the hole lines up when you turn it ccw, make a note of the position then turn it on, make another note, then take it out and check your positions with the holes. See if they line up. Check it out.

If my memory is correct, the dome is removed simply by grabbing it and turning it counter clockwise. See the link below for a parts breakdown.

http://www.moen.com/shared/pdf/7034pt.pdf

Sounds like a bad diverter. Depending on what faucet you have some are on the tub spout and some are built on the valve. Both types can be repaired or replaced. I hope this helps.

remove the device from faucet and look into it for a small screen is it clean.

yes it is a cartridge replacement,the cartridge is,should be all that you need to replace.you did not list what kind of faucet. so here is a few number's. some bath/shower valves' take#1225-(plastic) this is also use'd in some kitchen,lav, model's.two handle faucet's#1224,the "posi-temp"#1222 is a tub shower only,there are cartridge puller's available,and recomened them,one is made by moen,another by brass craft,i have pulled cartridge's with out,so it is up to you.hope this help's.

the little valve is your diverter control,sorry do not have a part # for you but it is easy to replace.i have seen them at lowe's /home depot . and if you still have hard ware store's in your area they should be able to help.

the cartridge is not installed properly---the out let holes aare not lined up inside the valve body

1- turn main house water valve off.
2- turn shower on to relieve pressure from the system.
3- remove handle by either popping center plastic cap off to reveal a screw or looking for a set screw on the underside of the handle. Depending on which one you have, then remove the screw.
4- once screw is removed, the handle should pull off.
5- the cartridge will be retained by a cotter pin like piece of metal. Usually takes some needle nose pliers to pull up to remove. Then take pliers and pull cartridge out.

Hope this helps and let me know if you run into any more questions.

No they come from Moen greased up already

It is stuck, they come out very hard and a puller is made to make removal easier.

if it is a 2 handle faucet, (thinking that because of the cartridge number) then you take the handle off. There will either be a nut that you can use a crescent wrench on or it could be the type that has a recessed nut....if that is the case there is an inexpensive tool you will need to reach down inside to undo the nut that is holding the cartridge in. Once the nut is off...you grab the top of the cartridge with a pair of channel locks and pull it out....reverse the steps for install.

remove and recheck cartridge may not be seated correctly