By chance, could you figure out the model number of this faucet? We have an identical one we want to replace, but we could not find the part number whatsoever. Thanks.
If the water lines have to be removed, to get the cartridge out, might just be easier to buy a new faucet. I will not buy another Moen faucet, but maybe all faucets have nylon cartridges.
I’ve had the same Moen faucet for 20+ years. I’ve had to replace the cartridge 3 times (all on the hot water side). However that side is leaking again and it’s been just about 3 years.
We're having to replace the cartridge in the kitchen sink every couple of years. I'm wondering if the quality of the cartridges have been degraded by Moen.
Thank you for posting this helpful video. Moen did offer a lifetime warranty to the original owner and would generally send you the replacement cartridge for free. I'm going to be contacting them tomorrow for one that is leaking, actually this very same model.
I replaced the hot side with a new Danco 6S-1H/C to solve the dripping problem but then the valve itself was leaking. I removed the new valve, added silicon lube and reinstalled, this time I only tightened the bonnet nut enough to "snug it down", and the leaking ceased! Thanks very much for your video. The attention to detail on that nut saved me a lot of trouble.
Thanks for the video. I will agree getting the cartridge out was the hardest part. But I was able to using a flathead screwdriver as you suggested. But with a lot more effort. Lol. But I really appreciate the video to help walk me through it. Thanks again!
Great video, some notes from my repair... to get the lower part of the handle off I had to use a strap wrench, to get the cartridge out I couldn't get to it with a flat head and I didn't have the tool but I was able to pull it out with the channel locks, hard pulling but it popped out.
Thanks, it works good so far. Now, I have to turn on the faucets and see if "it holds water". I decided that, after 17 years of use, instead of testing whether it's the hot or the cold that's leaking, I'd just replace both of them, instead of maybe having to fix the other one a few months later. (I'm guessing that, in general, the hot side starts leaking first, because of the wider temperature variations.)
Thanks for making the video. When I took it apart I was pretty sure I needed to pry out the cartridge, but since it was not seeming to cooperate, this video let me know I was at least on the right path. I ended up just grabbing it with my channel locks and pulling and wiggling like heck and it finally came out. The faucet really needs to be replaced, but I am planning a bathroom remodel soon so did not want to buy a new faucet right now. This will hold me over. Good video brother. AE
I just replaced the cartridges and based on your video everything went well. Thanks for sharing your video. On the side note the old cartridges had metal cylinders and new ones are plastic. I don’t think it should make any difference.
Always bring the cartridge with you. Don't expect anyone at the big box stores to know what they're talking about. If you want to be certain of what you're getting as a do it yourselfer then go to a actual plumbing supply store. Good luck!
Good luck pulling the cartridge out if it has been in there a while. It maybe extremely difficult to remove due to corrosion and calcium build up. I got mine out but the small plastic tabs tabs that hold the bottom half to the top portion of broke and the bottom remained inside the cast housing. I used a metal punch to tap out the bottom half from the underside. The valve has 4 O-rings that in theory could be replaced without having to buy a new cartridge, but it is not worth the risk, better to get a new replacement cartridge and replace both. Make sure to grease up the O-rings with silicon grease and flush out any debris where the cartridge goes before installing replacement cartridge. If you see any calcium buildup on the metal walls the O-rings will come into contact with, replace the entire faucet. The calcium buildup will damage the O-rings leading to premature failure.
Fist of all a BIG THANK YOU! Verry useful, had to take a picture search just to find out what type i had and this is rhe only one i found that was mine. Knobe on top was loose wanted to see how to take a part first so i wouldn't break it. Turns out after takig a part just had to tighten a screw on the back side.
If you have a brand new faucet you may be able to get the cartridge out, but if the faucet has been in for 10 years plus like my faucet then good luck. I never did get the cartridge out. The video MOS ALWAYS looks like an easy fix, but reality is IT RAREY goes as easy a the video.
To anyone who might see this vid and is having a ridiculous amount of trouble getting the stupid cartridge to pop up: I ended up disconnecting the water lines to the faucet, using a screwdriver to make contact with the cartridge, then tapping on the screw driver with a pair of lineman pliers (couldn’t use a hammer bc no room). Takes 5 minutes and it’s no problem. Use a flathead screwdriver and tap along the edge instead of right in the center. I used a phillips down the center on one and it broke the center part of the cartridge instead of just popping it. Easier/cheaper than running to the store for a tool that might not even work that you’ll only use 2 more times in your life or spending an hour or hours fighting the thing.
Thank you for this. Although the video is helpful, it would have been even more so if he explained what to do if the cartridge won't come out the way he shows. Your method worked for me.
My son did all the steps and it’s working fine. BUT, when I wash around the faucet it’s leaking underneath.. or when I use water to rinse the faucet. It has never done this before. Any tips would greatly help. Thanks
You can loosen the large locknuts underneath on the hot and cold side, get some plumbers putty, roll it into a long string, put it underneath the faucet itself between the faucet and the top of the sink, making sure you get it all the way around, like a small piece of rope, put the faucet back down on top of that, and tighten the big lock nuts up on the hot and cold side underneath to the correct tightness, clean up any excess plumbers putty that has squeezed out, as long as there is a continuous bead of plumbers putty between the faucet and the sink itself, then it will be water tight but if there was any gaps in that plumber's putty then it will continue to leak, or you can also make sure it's very clean and very dry the way it is as long as it doesn't move, and you can use silicone caulk around the base of the faucet sink housing connection, to seal it that way it that way.
Hi I have very old Moen faucet which is similar model on the video. I know I have problems on the hot water side now I have to open it to replace cartridge but I can not open it. Would you please give me few tips how I can open it. Appreciated and .
Went to change the cartridge in my 12 year old faucet. Could NOT remove the old without massive damage to it so don't think it easily pops right out like most videos show. Even the retaining nut holding it in took way more work removing it than a simple pair of pliers. p.s. I know what I am doing although in the 12 years it was on a lot of hidden corrosion built up. Something unseen until you need to get into it to change it.
Trying to insert the new cartridge but it won’t snap in. It’s the right part and no obstructions in the faucet it’s just keep wanting to pop up. And yes I’m lining up the notch
Hey, I've got the same problem. Got these in four bathrooms, all installed by the builder in 2004. I can't figure out how to remove the aerator. When I tried, I nearly broke it off. You have any luck removing the aerator?
Hi! We have a similar faucet but cannot get the top off (after handle unscrewed) to expose the cartridge underneath. Any suggestions? Should we just force it and risk breaking it?
Sounds like that part might be cross threaded or rusty on the inside. Probably best to keep trying to rotate it counterclockwise (adding WD40 might help) before forcing it off. Would hate to end up buying a new faucet just because the cartridge couldn't be removed. Hope this helps!
I’ve replaced the cartridge & a month ago now it’s leaking when centered & on off when I rotate it on off to the cold side it leaks & not rotated too the left hot water can someone help 🤷🏻♂️
I don’t toss my cartridge on the trash, instead I bring it with me to the plumbing store and compare it to make sure I’ve got the right one. Good video though….
My bathroom faucet seems like it’s all in one piece, I can’t unscrew any part of it! Does that mean I have a different brand which I have to replace the whole faucets set!? 😢 I have 3 leaking faucets, so please help me to fix them and save money
