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?
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!
Hello, Thanks in advance for value you folks provide in this thread.
I replaced a Moen cartridge (96909) on single handle shower faucet with an everbilt, "shower cartridge for Moen; replaces posi-temp #1222).
That sucker fought like hell coming out and was super tough getting back in (only used little capsule of grease, which wasn't much).
I think I may may pushed stem in slightly when installing. Initially, water wouldn't shut off. Turned stem different ways, pretty much lost orientation if how it was supposed to be.
Experienced where water would only trickle out but now experiencing where hot won't shut off.
NOTABLY- the original (Moen) cartridge had 2 o-rings. This only has one.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Maybe it's me but I would try to pull it myself. Sometimes they're difficult due to corrosion and scale buildup.
Once you have the cartridge puller and with the water supply turned off spray some Limeaway or other decalcifier on the cartridge. Let it sit for a bit then give it a shot. I haven't had to use a Moen puller but I doubt that if used according to instructions it could hurt the valve.
Although it was not a shower valve, my kitchen sink cartridge was real difficult to pull. Here is a video by Moen on YouTube on how to remove the shower cartridge you may have. It is very simple once you see how it is done.
The plumber may have not had the cartridge handle turned to the on position. But I would not let that guy touch my shower or anything I have again. To me it is a ploy for more work.
I turned the water off (!), removed the handle, sheath, etc. I managed to get the cartridge clip (?) out from the top.
I’m now trying to pull the cartridge straight out, but I can’t get it to budge.
The whole system of pipes is moving, and I feel like I’m going to create a catastrophic problem if I keep pulling.
Am I missing something that needs to be done first? Am I just weak? 🥺
Thanks in advance!