Repairing a moen faucet

This Instructable hopes to share some of my experience with a leaky Moen kitchen faucet.

Faucet Symptom -The kitchen faucet will not shut off. When the handle is turned off the water continues to dr i p or stream out of the spout. Recommended Solution -Moen faucets are designed with an interior component called a cartridge. This part is responsible for controlling the water flow. If a faucet is not shutting off properly the reason is usually the cartridge. Single handle faucets will contain one cartridge and dual handle faucets have two.

Repairing a moen faucet

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By edy Follow. The photos which are on all remaining pages of the instructable are taken from my previous repair of this sink about 4 years before the current repair, repairing a moen faucet. If you ever have an issue, call up your local country Moen headquarters and after filling out a form and sending them photos of your problem, they will send you the parts.

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This Instructable hopes to share some of my experience with a leaky Moen kitchen faucet. My hope is that through my experience, if you are ever faced with a similar situation, you will have gained some insight and confidence in fixing this problem as well. I will show you step by step photos as well as my YouTube video which will help guide you through the steps I took and some of my mistakes. Not all faucets are designed the same way, but the process may be similar and help you even if you have a slightly different faucet. I've included 2 videos the ones above and many many photos below with each step. The first video shows the actual repair as I talk through it, and it is about 30 minutes. The second video is the entire raw footage with some music thrown in Please give me a "Thumbs Up" on YouTube if you enjoyed them. The photos which are on all remaining pages of the instructable are taken from my previous repair of this sink about 4 years before the current repair.

Repairing a moen faucet

Having a functional and well-maintained kitchen faucet is essential for smooth cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. However, even the best faucets may encounter issues over time, such as leaks or decreased water pressure. With a few simple steps, you can easily repair your Moen kitchen faucet and have it working like new again. Common problems can include leaks, a loose handle, or reduced water flow. Once you have determined the problem, you can gather the necessary tools and replacement parts. One of the most common issues with Moen kitchen faucets is a leaking base. To fix this problem, start by turning off the water supply to the faucet. Then, unscrew the handle to expose the cartridge.

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Slide on the chrome dome Replace the 2 O-rings on the copper base of your faucet and lube them up. One little known secret is that Moen guarantees its parts for life. The first picture shows all the parts you should have by this point. Moen Canada Other International Sites. When lined up, it will allow you to slide in the metal clip that holds in cartridge - don't forget to also put back on the small metal washer 5. I have knobs just under my sink to cut off the water supply. Once the clip is off, in the next step I will show you how to use the Moen-supplied cartridge removal tool. Not all faucets are designed the same way, but the process may be similar and help you even if you have a slightly different faucet. I will show you step by step photos as well as my YouTube video which will help guide you through the steps I took and some of my mistakes. The second video is the entire raw footage with some music thrown in However, if you don't understand or get confused by instructions on paper, the video and color photos in this Instructable may help you figure things out better.

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Study them to get a general understanding and read the instructions as well, which go over everything in this Instructable. The purpose of this sleeve is to hold down your spout it sits on top of it. This is the part you can turn and tilt up and down to control your water flow. This Instructable hopes to share some of my experience with a leaky Moen kitchen faucet. Trust me, once you've done it a few times it will be easier and make more sense. Once you have done this, it will reveal a metal part which is part of the handle mechanism kit. Non US? You will access a hole to get your Allen key hex tool and be able to unscrew the long screw that holds the handle on. Parts One little known secret is that Moen guarantees its parts for life. Also, have a roll of paper towel or regular towels to wipe up the mess because as you will see in the video, at some points even though the water is turned off, some residual water in the spout and cartridge will come out and make a mess! However, if you don't understand or get confused by instructions on paper, the video and color photos in this Instructable may help you figure things out better. Slide plastic clip on metal handle mechanism part and screw into cartridge see video - you will screw the handle mechanism back into the top of the cartridge - test it by turning side to side and lifting up and down - it should behave exactly how it was behaving previously