Depending on the exact faucet model you have installed in your kitchen, you may not need any tools to disassemble a Moen kitchen faucet for cleaning or replacement. Otherwise, you might need an Allen wrench and a flathead screwdriver to get the job done. Either way, it's a relatively stra...
then use a plumber’s deep socket to extract the faucet stem from the valve body. Replace the defective cartridge with a new Moen replacement cartridge, lubricate the threads with plumber’s grease, and reassemble the faucet. Turn the water supply back on and check for leaks, then caulk arou...
Embrace the Moen Lifestyle Kitchen Inspiration and Design Advice View All Replace a Faucet Like a Plumber Replacing a faucet is a quick way to refresh the look of your kitchen or bathroom, but many people think it's too complicated to do themselves. ...
Even if you've gotten used to the drip-drip-drip from your kitchen faucet, and it no longer keeps you awake at night, you should still fix it. A leaky faucet wastes a surprisingly large amount of water—as much as 3 gallons a day. Water is a precious resource, and you're paying f...
If the faucet has been disassembled or is in the process of being serviced, follow the guidelines below to see what is required in order to safely operate the faucet. If your faucet does not have a brass or silver stem, please visit solutions.moen.com for all other bathroom ...
I installed a tiled backsplash, performed electrical and plumbing repairs, installed new appliances and new light fixtures, plumbed in a new sink with a Moen faucet, and installed a garbage disposal. We also did the sorts of miscellaneous things that crop up during a job like this, such as ...
Tighten the valve nut and replace the handle and screw. Don't forget to turn the water back on. Cartridge faucet handles turn only through 90 degrees, and the ones on a widespread faucet with handles that install separately from the spout are not interchangeable. If you put the hot handle...
Danze Faucet Cartridge Replacement When a ceramic disk leaks, it's usually because scale or some other debris has scratched the ceramic. This type of damage can't be repaired, so you have to replace the cartridge. It's best to have the new cartridge in hand before you take apart the fa...
Certain types of Moen faucets, including widespread bathroom faucets, pull-down kitchen faucets and those with attached sprayers, require flexible hoses that are separate from the faucet body. When these faucets uses a Moen quick connect fitting to join the hoses, they may be known as quick ...
You can attach a garden hose to a bathroom sink simply by removing the aerator and using a faucet hose adapter. There are several types of adapters, so weigh your options and choose the right one for your faucet and garden hose.