How to replace Moen kitchen faucet cartridge. 

i CAN'T get the handle off. Feels like something is holding it on from inside. The dome screws off easily and the handle is loose but won't pop off. I'm afraid to break it.

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I can share the same kudos for the author of this video regarding how meticulous and so easy to understand instructions he gave to assist me along with many others in replacing the insides of the Moen faucet. Even down to instruction us on the size of the wrench (7/8 inch) to loosen the old cartridge nut, and other matters. So many other video makers waste incredible time talking about non essential items to the point that I want to fall asleep from boredom. And ironically many of them never cover the important steps required to fix anything. It took me less than 10 minutes to replace my Moen inner cartridge thanks to the person's instructions. Much obliged!

Before you go purchasing a new cartridge try to clean and lubricate the old one. Take out the cartridge as he shows. On the side opposite from the metal shaft there are two plastic tabs that are holding the back plate on. You can see where they latch on the sides. Gently push in and up on the tabs through the slots in the side to dislodge them. Be careful to get this apart do that you know how it goes back together. You must orient the plates correctly to have it work again. Remove the plastic back plate noting the orientation. It has three tabs around the outside where it goes into the housing. Then remove the top ceramic plate. Be careful. The ceramic is brittle and a small chip or scratch will cause leaks. Then remove the bottom ceramic plate carefully. Note how this is oriented. There are three small nibs that stick out to orient it to the back plate. Then clean the ceramic plates with alcohol and remove any debris. Many times small bits of sand or debris can get in the plates and cause leaks. Get it all cleaned out and stack the plates back into the housing in the proper orientations and snap the plastic back plate in place. You can also use silicone grease to lubricate the handle where the metal roll pins touch the housing in the slots. Reassemble and see how it works. Hopefully you again have a working faucet without having to spend $25 to replace a perfectly good cartridge.

Is that a smoke alarm beebing in the background?

I am so glad I watched your video. Before I did, I got my receipt and product specifications out. then called the local Moen dealer of which I had purchased from before on new construction jobs. The person that answered said she could not help me, so I got out the old dependable You Tube and turned on to your post. I took off the handle, tightened it up and then pressure checked it. not a drop! All I have to do now is put the handle on. Allen Marshall, Mobile,

that worked! Thanks!

Thank you for the video, was hesitant to replace mine as I’ve never done one before, but it looks very simple.

Had the same issue trying to use the crescent wrench. Using the socket to loosen the plastic nut was the brilliant solution, thanks.

Those particles can be from the inside of your SS hot & cold flex hoses.

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. Totally helped me do this first my own kitchen faucet.

Moen offers a lifetime warranty you can just go to Home Depot service and they will give you one for free. Source my brother in law plumber.

How did you locate your model number? Mine looks very similar

You don't have to pay as it is life time guarantee

It does not help when the demonstrator has already done work BEFORE he performs the demonstration for the viewers

What was the problem ? I have really low pressure.

Thank you. I was about to give up tonight thinking I had a Moen model that wasn't serviceable, but thanks to your video I saw it was serviceable, and thank you also for the part number too. :)