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How can I remove these to replace the cartridges? the one on the left has no screw for the handle, it comes right off when I remove the cap. the other one seems to have a headless screen inside there and no way that I can see to remove it. Does the whole handle unscrew to access the cartridge? On Moen's site none of the handle types seem to match. I am assuming it's Moen because everything else in the house is.
A shower that hasn’t been used in about a year is no longer producing cold water (and the pressure seems lacking when the faucet is set to cold). Other showers in the house have no issues.
It’s a single handle faucet by Moen. I was able to remove the handle, but the escutcheon seems to be sealed to wall? My assumption is this piece is necessary to replace the cartridge (which I’m hoping is the culprit).
Any sense of what cartridge this might be? Do I absolutely need to remove the escutcheon?
Thank you for any assistance and guidance!
This is a 20+ year old Moen fixture that has a slow drip on the hot side. I'm trying to replace the cartridge to fix it.
Anyone know how to get this cartridge out of the faucet? (the white plastic part).
Ive tried channel locks. I tried by hand. I also tried to locate a notch to slip a small flathead screwdriver in to ply it up (saw that on YouTube) but not seeing that notch either.
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I'm replacing an ancient Moen shower cartridge at my girlfriend's house and I'm stuck. I got the old one out surprisingly easily and the new one (#1225) slid right in. However, I can't manage to get the flat brass locking pin (kind with two legs) to slide in to lock the cartridge in place. It feels like I'm getting solid resistance on both sides despite having lined the notches up as carefully as possible and making sure the new cartridge is seated all the way in. It almost feels as if the new cartridge is a mm or so longer than the old one.
I'm considering using a file or hacksaw blade to widen the slot for the locking pin a little. Any other ideas?
My shower won't turn off and the handle feels a bit stiff (doesn't turn smoothly - but I have it turned all the way to right and the water is still flowing). The cartridge says Moen but that's all I know about it.
I feel comfortable with tools but have no plumbing experience.
I shut off the water to the bathroom for now so it's not a major emergency,
Is replacing the cart something I can do on my own, or am I asking for trouble?
I have a Moen bathroom sink faucet Model Number 4570. It has been in place for about 25 years. I am the original owner. The cold water faucet finally failed and I ordered new parts from Moen (the cartridge plus various adapters and also their tool to aid in removing a cartridge nut. After removing the faucet handle and the cartridge nut, I then tried to extract the cartridge using needle nosed pliers as per the Moen instructions. After being in place for 25 years, it did not want to budge (not surprising).
I then looked on the internet to see if anyone else had experienced this problem and it looks like it has been a common problem. I read all the suggestions and tried putting vinegar on it to no avail. I was impressed with one proposal from an engineer in which he suggested attacking it from the underside by disconnecting the tubing and inserting a 5/8” rod and tapping it with a hammer.
I am 82 years old (also a retired engineer) and I did not feel like getting under the sink. I then tried to attack it from the top. I fashioned a loop out of some old pipe strap I had and I was able to attach the loop to the top of the cartridge with the screw that is used to attach the top extension to the cartridge. I then fashioned a lever arrangement using a block of wood and the lever that goes on my floor jack. See the attached photos. With this arrangement, the cartridge just popped out with very little effort.
Here is a photo of the Pipe Strap loop that I attached to the top of the cartridge. This photo shows the cartridge after extraction.
This photo shows the arrangement of the lever with the cartridge still in the housing.
I added some extra silicone to the two “O” rings on the new cartridge and then inserted the cartridge and finished the job. The valve turns extremely easily – maybe I did not need the extra silicone. Moen was very helpful in sending the parts (at no charge since I was the original owner).
There is a cartridge removal tool you can use, I have never failed to get a cartridge out when resorting to it:
You can often borrow or rent this tool from a reputable plumbing shop (note importance of "plumbing shop", don't even waste your time at the big-box stores). There are other tools you will see, but they do not work as well as the one pictured.