How do you know if your bathroom faucet cartridge is bad?

There are a few ways to tell if your shower cartridge has gone bad:

Dripping or running water when you turn your shower off (most common)
Difficulty turning the shower handle, which worsens over time.
Shower handle gets stuck or “slips” and doesn’t turn on the water.

How to fix an old Moen shower faucet?

Old Moen Shower Faucet Hard to Turn On and Off. A simple fix. Replace the with cartridge #1225B and it operates like a new faucet. Every day plumbing repairs and installs featured all while my two sons CB2 and Angelo the plumbing apprentice’s learns the trade.

What is the model number of a Moen faucet cartridge?

For more information about your Warranty, please visit our Warranty Information page. Most Moen cartridge part numbers, also referred to as Model numbers, are within the 1200 series. However, there are exceptions. Cartridge 1255 – Single Duralast® cartridge. Includes plastic retaining nut. Watch the 1255 Cartridge Removal & Installation Video:

How to replace a Moen Roman tub valve cartridge?

Watch the Servicing the 1258 Duralast Cartridge in Roman Tub Valves Video: In addition, depending on the faucet model you have, your cartridge removal and new installation may require the following tools. These tools are purchasable here at Moen.com. Simply click on the link or the picture to add them to your cart.

What causes a faucet to be hard to turn?

A hard-to-turn faucet can be caused by several problems. Your job is helped by knowing (through a little tinkering) what the cause is. Some clues: Plumbing repairs can be made with a few common tools, plus a few plumbing-dedicated tools. In fact, with cartridges in some faucets, brand-specific cartridge-pullers are needed.

How to identify Moen one or two handle bathroom faucet?

How to identify which cartridge your Moen one or two handle bathroom faucet uses by handle operation and color images of the various cartridges. Preparation: The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How To Turn Off The Water Supply To The Faucet.

Why is my Moen faucet hard to turn?

Turn off the water beneath the sink at the hot and cold water supply lines. Gently and slowly turn these off (righty tighty, lefty loosey). They are often not opened and closed for years at a time and can freeze in position, so a quick or forceful turn can snap off the valve handle.

How do you remove cartridge from Moen faucet?

Remove retainer clip (thin brass clip at top of the cartridge) pull up on the cartridge assembly to remove long cartridge from the faucet body. On older models it is best to have a cartridge removal tool that threads into the threaded stem assembly. These are becoming somewhat rare with fewer faucets being repaired these days.

How do you know if your bathroom faucet cartridge is bad?