I have a listing and during an open house last weekend someone pointed out that the bathtub spigot was leaking. It's been YEARS since I've changed a cartridge out and to error on the side of caution I was going to call the local plumber to swap it out. But I looked up "how to change a Moen Cartridge" and this vid popped up and decided to give it a go. Total time to swap out the cartridge including the drive to the plumbing supply shop was less than 1/2 hour. Thanks for the clear, concise tutorial. Saved my clients a few hundred bucks!!
I love your video ...I had to replay a few times, even had to do that 180 degree to get my hot water flowing. I loved you calm voice....it helped..I am a 74 year old single woman...boy was I proud..thank you
I have watched hundreds if instructional, how-to videos over the years. This may be the hands down best I have viewed. Absolutely exceptional level of detail with simple, yet precise language and near perfect videography. Kudos galore!
What a great instructional video. I went to Home Depot with my old cartridge and they gave me a new one free of charge because Moen has a lifetime warranty. Installed the new one within 10 minutes and works just like new. The best part is that the whole repair cost me $zero. Thanks again for your great instruction.
This video absolutely saved me! Most of the videos didn't mention what to do when you get it all repaired and there's no hot water! Thank you so much for mentioning that!!!!
I am a training video producer for some of America's largest corporations and feel that I must compliment you on your excellent video. One of the first things they taught us in camera school was that "close ups" tell the story, and your close ups really told the story. I changed my cartridge without a hitch. Thank You, C James
This video was priceless! I didn't have a clue what to do, and the local plummers weren't answering their phones. Everything came off without a hitch. Thank you.
This was great. No skipped steps. No glossing over the details. Instructions like remove the shower thingy are useless. Sure wish I had watched it before paying the plumber $225 to do this. I am inspired!
What a high quality, easy to follow video. I replaced my cartridge in literally 5 minutes without consulting the instructions. I watched this video twice and knew exactly what to do. Excellent video
I searched for help changing my Moen cartridge and came across this video. You insightful, easy-to-follow instructions helped me accomplish the task with minimal effort. Thank you for taking the time to produce this video and save me valuable time and money.
Thank you so much for posting this. Not only did the video help to replace the cartridge but your mention of the Lifetime warranty saved me $75 from my local plumbing supply. I called up Moen and they shipped me a cartridge for free. Thanks again!
This video was a big help to me. I took it even farther. I bought a cartridge repair kit at Home Depot for under $5 it had different sizes of pins and all of the rubber fittings along with the plastic tool to loosen the cartridge. I changed all the rubber on the old cartridge replaced it and my shower worked fine. I even have parts left over in case one of my other showers has problems.
My plumber laughed at me when I said RUclips can show me how to fix my faucet. Thank you so much for this video. I love your slow, measured speech coupled with a step-wise instructions. This video saved $147 in labor fees.I didn't bother asking how much they were going to charge me for the part. I appreciate you and your time. Now, on to fixing the bathtub spout. ;-)
Excellent job! Instead of guessing if you have the cartridge installed correctly. Hot water on the left and cold on the right, there is a notch on one side of the brass valve it should be at the top position. Always works for me!
Hello sir just want to say this was not a good video it was a EXCELLENT video you took your time and this video was to the point thanks and keep up the good work.
Great video! Moen sent me a 1225B replacement cartridge after our shower started dripping, (Thanks Moen!) and watching this video was a lifesaver! Had I tried to install it using the included directions, which was basically Post-It note crammed with 5 languages front and back, I would have flooded the neighborhood.
YOU ARE A MONSTER! Super job with this video. Mine didn't have the washer that fit back over the screw but otherwise your tutorial was bang-on accurate. Thank you for posting!
Thank you for making this. The only thing you forgot to add was to use some plumber's grease on the cartridge. I watched several videos and found that tip. You saved me a bundle. THANK YOU!!!
It's mid 2021 and this video from 2012(!) was a life and money saver! Thank you, @iScaper1 and when I went to subscribe to your channel, imagine my joy in seeing all the Pac Northwest vids! It's my dream to move up there one day...
Great, clear, to the point, no wasted time with unedited chatter. Very calm manner helps too. Thanks for viewer's tip to use WD40. After 15 years of non-use the cartridge required help being removed.
Sweet, finally found the right one and it was perfect in details. Thanks for putting this up, just changed mine, no problems. Just an FYI, the Home Depot salesperson told me that these catridges have a lifetime warranty from Moen, just need to call them and they will send you a free replacement one.
Thank you! I have the plastic valve cartridge version of the exact same shower. Bought a tool to remove the cartridge but could not get it out. I bought 3 different Danco (direct replacement for Moen) cartridges that looked like they could/would be a match, couldn't see to be certain. The plastic tool in the one that I thought was closest finally allowed me to break the seal between the cartridge and the valve body. I even opened the right cartridge. It works great! Yea!!!
Good instructions! I saw below some guy said the cartridge costs over 70 bucks but I got a plastic one for 22. Works great! I replaced the O-rings about 15 years ago so when I saw the vid I was happy to know a cartridge was available.
Other commenters have said that Moen has a lifetime warranty on the cartridge. If you still have the old cartridge you should be able to get a replacement free.
This video helped out a lot when I was fixing my leaky shower. I have one tip: the old metal cartridge in my shower would turn with the plastic nut but would not come out no matter how hard I pulled. To pull it out, I put the screw back into the end of the stem and then used a hammer to carefully pry the cartridge out. I used a block of wood to pry against and put the claw of the hammer around the head of the screw. It worked like a charm and as long as you are gentle, you won't bend the screw.
Thank you very much for the detailed and easy to follow video. I have wowed my husband and fixed our issues with our faucet. And saved a large enough amount of money that I am not even going to disclose not having to have the plumber come out :) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Your video was very helpful. The instruction were exactly what I needed to give me the confidence to do the job myself. The leak has completely stopped; no more running water. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you very much for this. My shower units at present are O.K. but to have this information for when I need it is invaluable. I simply can't afford the trades' fees for doing this work. It's gone out of sight. Thanks again.
I am not a certified plumber, but I am a pipefitter/welder, and I wanted to relay a tip if they are having problems removing the cartridge and do not have a removal tool.If you have an access panel to your diverter valve, heat it up with a simple home depot mapp gas torch for about 8-12 seconds and the cartridge should soften slightly and slide out easily. If you dont have a torch, simple applying a lighter to the underside of the valve for around 30-45 seconds should do the trick. Metal (brass) expands while heated.
You're way more experienced than me, I'm just a diy homeowner. I like your idea but have a fear that melting the plastic components of the cartridge. might make it harder to remove. However you said about 8-12 seconds with a torch and 30-45 seconds with a lighter, so as long as one follows your advice , and does not overdo the torch or lighter your advice would be a lifesaver.
Been waiting 2 days for a plumber - then saw your GREAT video !! Here's a tip - Turn the selector knob straight up, 12 -o-clock , remove, and compare to the new one. If you got a good eye, you can install it in the correct orientation for Hot-Cold.
Great great video! Thanks for sharing! We had a small leak in the bathtub and followed your advice to get it to stop. As well, thank you for outlining up close how to align the cartridge and to ensure it’s properly installed. No more leaking water 💦 (Out here in Nevada we can’t afford to waste any water).
Thanks for the bit about testing the hot water at the end. I know I would have forgotten this, and I'm certain that I would have gotten it backwards and had no idea how to fix it. Good stuff :)
Thank you so much for this video. Our shower head was dripping for a long time and I fixed it yesterday thanks to a trip to the hardware store and watching this video step by step. so happy didn't have to call a plumber! great video!
I also had to turn on water after removing cartridge to remove debris. I had broken pieces of gasket that kept getting in the new cartridge causing it still to leak. I ran water for 30 seconds then pulled some old gasket pieces that were in new cartridge. Everything was fine after that. Thanks for video.
Excellent video. I was nervous to try this myself, but after watching your video, it was a breeze. I suggest adding one step though, and that is flushing the line before you put the new valve in. Mine leaked after I installed the new cartridge and I was very discouraged, thinking I had done something wrong. Another site suggested flushing the line with valve out, which I just did, and that solved the problem.
Thanks for the great video! You did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating the issue and the solution. My husband and I watched your video and then was able to fix our leaky guest bathroom shower/tub.
Thanks so much! My package didn't have that plastic thing but I was able to do it anyway. Very clear video and instructions. Saved me from calling a plumber!
Thanks a million- this really helped me out, and nice camera work to boot! I'll mention that I did have to go and buy the puller tool to get my cartdrige out- it was over 25 year old, and there was no way it was turning with only that plastic nut. Even with the correct tool, I was supprised how much torque it took to pull that thing out.
Thanks a lot iScaper1, I just changed it and your video helped me much. Since I'm a very "how-stuff-works" kind of guy, before inserting new cartridge I figured out how the water mixing goes, and put it in the right way first time. Muchas gracias señor Scaper.
Thanks for the great video. The close-up shot of the how the clip goes in was very useful as that's where I was stuck. When you talk about the "ears" of the cartridge, it would be helpful to show what you mean by that. I had to rotate the cartridge 90 degrees as I though you had to have the open part at the top for the clip to go in. For my cartridge the round edges ended up being top and bottom rather than side to side to line it up properly. Once I figured that out it was super easy.
Hi. Thanks for your nice video. I have the same faucet in my shower. It had been leaking badly, but I didn't have the knowledge to fix it. Your video gave me the confidence I needed, lol. It went just like your video. In fact, it worked so well, I did kitchen faucet, too. Thanks!
My only quibble with this excellent video is at the very end. You said that if the hot and cold are reversed, you should rotate the valve body 180°. There's a simpler way to accomplish the same thing. Remove the knob and use a pliers to rotate the valve shaft 180°, then reinstall the knob. I've done this several times in the past and it works fine.
Tied dental floss to the clip. Great idea. Took a bit more tugging than you needed to pull the cartridge out but I did it! About cleaning the mildew and other gunk before reassembling... be sure to have spray cleaner and paper towels ready because THE WATER IS OFF. Yup, made it all the way to the sink with a sponge then 🤔😶🙄 Thank you for taking the time to make this video, for progressing methodically and speaking clearly. 👍🏼👏🏼
Exactly what I needed to know. The cartridge was okay but debris from unrelated work clogged it. I took it out once 10 years ago and I did not remember to twist the valve back and forth to loosen it. The demo kept me from going into an all out panic attack.
Thanks for this. Watching it gave me the confidence to replace a Moen Positemp cartridge in my downstairs bathroom. Went pretty much as you said but I had a tough time putting the retaining clip back in. The cartridge must not only be straight, as you demonstrate, but it also must be pushed back as far as possible. I probably spent ten minutes trying to get the retainer clip in until I realized it. I was out by about 1/4 inch. It has to be flush.
Great instruction, easy to follow and very thorough. You were so careful about cleaning up the muck behind the plate, I would have thought you'd mention doing the same for the plate & handle. Wish I'd known about the lifetime warranty first!
***** Moen will replace the cartridge one time. Contact their customer support. The only issue is that it took about 10 days to arrive, so if time is an issue, it may be easier to purchase it.
Hi iScaper1. Les here from Victoria BC, Canada's Westcoast . Your video is certainly well done & easily understood, I just finished doing that exact job, on the identical Moen faucet. Your video made it, a lot easier than 'winging it' & as mentioned by others your video is great quality with very good visuals as to do the job properly. I appreciate the help.Cheers ! & best regards from Canada's Westcoast, Victoria BC Vancouver Island.ps:I had to flip the cartridge 180 so thanks for that info too
Great video thanks! Some points i wish were included though. 1. Tie the hinge pin to something so you don't drop behind the wall and lose it. 2. Mine never had a washer with old or new cartridge - some must not come with that. 3. Clean pipe with wire brush before putting new cartridge in. 4. Lube new cartridge rubber parts with plumber's grease before putting in. 5. My cartridge had 'HC' stamped on the plastic. This should be facing right side up. 6. The gold cartridge stem has two flat edges. One side has a notch in it. This side should be facing down/smooth flat end up. 7. When you put the black plastic handle adapter back onto the white plastic key stop and adjustable limit stops, make sure the ridges on the back of the black adapter are tp the left of the tab on the limit stop. This should save you from having to disassemble and rotate anything.
Damn, wish I would have read this comment before I just spent over an hour losing my mind. Mine didnt come with a washer either nor was there one with the old cartridge that I took out to replace.
Me too. Her comment helped me more than the video . I'd still be mucking around trying to get the hot to be on the correct side. Her comment saved me a lot of frustration. If he covered the subject, I must have missed it. I see that this thread is 4yrs old in 2022 doesn't matter. Just giving credit where credit is due. THX
Great solid video, thanks for the details. One thing I do on these and similar jobs is to put something over the drain to stop that screw that was just dropped. If saving something from going down the drain, the extra effort is well worth the time.
Thanks so much this video, it saved me a lot of headache! I specifically like the calm point by point way you describe each step, no hype & goofiness. I did have a very hard time getting the old cartridge out, but my little local hardware store 'rented' me a tool that with a lot of elbow grease it did the job. I started this venture with VERY little plumbing knowledge; this was my 1st time replacing a shower cartridge. I only ran into one small wet problem...when I put everything back together and tried the hot/cold it was reversed so I went about taking out the locking pin to turn the cartridge 180 degrees BUT in my enthusiasm I forgot to shut the water off first. Needless to say when I pulled the locking pin out then new cartridge came flying out and I got drenched!! Good thing I have a sense of humor, chalk it up to another life's lesson learned and one I'm positive I won't repeat! Thanks again!
This was great. Your instructions were perfect and the close-up video was extremely helpful. I was sure I would need to call a plumber after I had it apart, but your video made it easy to complete. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. A tip if its an older cartridge, I had to pull mine really hard as the rubber on the end had gotten caught on a pipe, make sure you check the inside of the pipe before putting the new cartridge in.
Good video - thanks iScaper1. I have two comments. First, there are two types of Moen cartridges that will work: 1225B and 1200. The 1225B uses plastic and the 1200 uses brass (and is a little more expensive). Second, be sure to insert that little spacer between the cartridge and the plastic handle. Without the spacer, the you may not be able to fully close the valve. Unfortunately, the spacer does not come with the new cartridge but is included with a new handle.
Hi Pete, in another video I installed a new escutcheon plate and it had a foam gasket on the back side to keep water from getting behind the plate. Thanks for the comments on the video.
Good video. THanks for posting the part number. A few pointers though for those reading...First, you do not really need to clean the debris off with a razor. You'll just wind up scratching the gelcoat on your shower. A wipe is fine. Second, there is a foam ring behind the escutcheon plate that should either be replaced or bead of caulk should be put on the old one so you get a watertight seal. Third, if you get hot and cold water after the install, but they are reversed (you turn to hot an get cold and vice versa), you don't need to remove the cartridge as you describe, you just need to reposition the clear knob 180 degrees (you may have to turn the shaft a bit to get the shaft to align with the knob. THis accomplishes the same exact thing as rotating the cartridge. And finally, as others stated, put some silicone grease on the cartridge before installing it.
I tried changing mine, and the stem came out without the Cartridge, The Cartridge Housing was stuck in the Fixture due to it's age. I bought a special Tool to remove it, and it broke trying to extract the Cartridge housing. I ended up using a " Easyout " Tool, that i purchased at my Auto parts Store. It fit in there and twisted out the stuck housing. Then i was able to install a new Cartridge. It was not easy. My old Cartridge was the original one over 30 yrs old. It was stuck due to Calcium and Lime Deposits, fusing it into the Fixture. Removing it saved me from having to replace the Fixture. Working great now for 2 yrs. )
Thank you!!!!! I was trying to yank it out without using the plastic piece that came with replacement. I was about ready to use a really big hammer. My wife thanks you also.
Thank you for posting this! I couldn't figure out the proper position to be able to replace the retainer clip. The package the cartridge came in only had pictorial directions, and they weren't much help. Yay, water's back on!
I have a listing and during an open house last weekend someone pointed out that the bathtub spigot was leaking. It's been YEARS since I've changed a cartridge out and to error on the side of caution I was going to call the local plumber to swap it out. But I looked up "how to change a Moen Cartridge" and this vid popped up and decided to give it a go. Total time to swap out the cartridge including the drive to the plumbing supply shop was less than 1/2 hour. Thanks for the clear, concise tutorial. Saved my clients a few hundred bucks!!
Great video! No fancy titles, annoying music, or lengthy story about the shower knob he had back in 1983. Just gets right to the point!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
I love your video ...I had to replay a few times, even had to do that 180 degree to get my hot water flowing. I loved you calm voice....it helped..I am a 74 year old single woman...boy was I proud..thank you
Thanks Marsha, I'm glad the video was helpful.
I have watched hundreds if instructional, how-to videos over the years. This may be the hands down best I have viewed. Absolutely exceptional level of detail with simple, yet precise language and near perfect videography. Kudos galore!
Wow, thanks!
What a great instructional video.
I went to Home Depot with my old cartridge and they gave me a new one free of charge because Moen has a lifetime warranty. Installed the new one within 10 minutes and works just like new. The best part is that the whole repair cost me $zero. Thanks again for your great instruction.
That's great, thanks John for the information on the lifetime warranty.
Thanks! This was very helpful. I'm a 62-yr old single woman and I got 'er done.
Janie
That's great, congratulations. I'm glad the video helped.
Thanks so much. Well done video. I have these older model Moen shower valves and was glad to find a video covering the cartridge change.
Great to hear!
This video absolutely saved me! Most of the videos didn't mention what to do when you get it all repaired and there's no hot water! Thank you so much for mentioning that!!!!
I am a training video producer for some of America's largest corporations and feel that I must compliment you on your excellent video. One of the first things they taught us in camera school was that "close ups" tell the story, and your close ups really told the story. I changed my cartridge without a hitch. Thank You, C James
This video was priceless! I didn't have a clue what to do, and the local plummers weren't answering their phones. Everything came off without a hitch. Thank you.
Thanks William, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thanks! This is one of the best repair tutorials I have seen on RUclips. With your help, I was able to fix my shower in no time. No more dripping.
Glad it helped!
@@Iscaper what if it still leaks after new cartridge.
This was great. No skipped steps. No glossing over the details. Instructions like remove the shower thingy are useless.
Sure wish I had watched it before paying the plumber $225 to do this. I am inspired!
What a high quality, easy to follow video. I replaced my cartridge in literally 5 minutes without consulting the instructions. I watched this video twice and knew exactly what to do. Excellent video
Great to hear!
Thank you. I could not shut my shower OFF today and used this video to help me change the cartridge. 10/10. You save me a large plumber fee.
Great!
Excenent Video. Replacing my cartridge was a snap. saved a bunch of money by not buying a new shower deverter.
Great, thanks for watching.
I searched for help changing my Moen cartridge and came across this video. You insightful, easy-to-follow instructions helped me accomplish the task with minimal effort. Thank you for taking the time to produce this video and save me valuable time and money.
+Tony Pernice
Thanks Tony, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Excellent video! Clear and it takes the fear out of the procedure for me.
+brassbend
Thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this. Not only did the video help to replace the cartridge but your mention of the Lifetime warranty saved me $75 from my local plumbing supply. I called up Moen and they shipped me a cartridge for free. Thanks again!
Thanks Eddie for watching and for the info on getting a free cartridge.
This video was a big help to me. I took it even farther. I bought a cartridge repair kit at Home Depot for under $5 it had different sizes of pins and all of the rubber fittings along with the plastic tool to loosen the cartridge. I changed all the rubber on the old cartridge replaced it and my shower worked fine. I even have parts left over in case one of my other showers has problems.
Great tips, thanks for posting an alternative way to fix the cartridge.
My plumber laughed at me when I said RUclips can show me how to fix my faucet. Thank you so much for this video. I love your slow, measured speech coupled with a step-wise instructions. This video saved $147 in labor fees.I didn't bother asking how much they were going to charge me for the part. I appreciate you and your time. Now, on to fixing the bathtub spout. ;-)
Laughed at you because he didn't thing you could do it? I glad you saved some money by doing it yourself. Let me know how the bathtub spout goes.
Excellent job! Instead of guessing if you have the cartridge installed correctly. Hot water on the left and cold on the right, there is a notch on one side of the brass valve it should be at the top position. Always works for me!
Thanks Doug for the tip on how to position the cartridge.
I was a complete novice in this area and just completed this operation successfully. Extermely helpful. Thank-you.
Hello sir just want to say this was not a good video it was a EXCELLENT video you took your time and this video was to the point thanks and keep up the good work.
Great video! Moen sent me a 1225B replacement cartridge after our shower started dripping, (Thanks Moen!) and watching this video was a lifesaver! Had I tried to install it using the included directions, which was basically Post-It note crammed with 5 languages front and back, I would have flooded the neighborhood.
Thanks Francis for the feedback.
No chat or filler, just very detailed and to the point. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks!
YOU ARE A MONSTER!
Super job with this video.
Mine didn't have the washer that fit back over the screw but otherwise your tutorial was bang-on accurate.
Thank you for posting!
Thanks Tee. First time this year I've been called a monster.
Thank you for making this. The only thing you forgot to add was to use some plumber's grease on the cartridge. I watched several videos and found that tip. You saved me a bundle. THANK YOU!!!
The cartridge I bought already has grease on it but thanks for the tip.
Mine did too, but is it enough and is it in the right places?
Excellent video. Very nicely done and narrated. Also appreciated the close-up video that showed how things needed to be once completed.
G.B. Stein said"Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." - with that I say Thank you sir!
Thanks Patrick, I appreciate the feedback.
With the help of your video I was able to fix my leaky faucet. $16.03 later (for the replacement cartridge) I am one happy home owner. You rock!
Great video! Clear step by step instructions and no loud thumping music. Thanks for posting!
Glad you liked it!
What a gentle, neat and tide plumber!
Thanks!
It's mid 2021 and this video from 2012(!) was a life and money saver! Thank you, @iScaper1 and when I went to subscribe to your channel, imagine my joy in seeing all the Pac Northwest vids! It's my dream to move up there one day...
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. We just fulfilled our dream and moved to the Oregon Coast.
I concur with all the comments, you ARE precise and Your Attention to detail was so professionally done! Thank you
Thanks!!
Great, clear, to the point, no wasted time with unedited chatter. Very calm manner helps too. Thanks for viewer's tip to use WD40. After 15 years of non-use the cartridge required help being removed.
Thanks Brian!
We had trouble getting the old cartridge out - it was really stuck. But we sprayed some Pam on it and it loosened up! Mission accomplished. Thank you!
It's nice to have so many resources to be able to "do it yourself" my family could always save a buck!
Thanks Jane.
Yours was the only video that explained the process in detail from A to Z. Thank you!
Sweet, finally found the right one and it was perfect in details. Thanks for putting this up, just changed mine, no problems. Just an FYI, the Home Depot salesperson told me that these catridges have a lifetime warranty from Moen, just need to call them and they will send you a free replacement one.
Thank you! I have the plastic valve cartridge version of the exact same shower. Bought a tool to remove the cartridge but could not get it out. I bought 3 different Danco (direct replacement for Moen) cartridges that looked like they could/would be a match, couldn't see to be certain.
The plastic tool in the one that I thought was closest finally allowed me to break the seal between the cartridge and the valve body. I even opened the right cartridge. It works great! Yea!!!
Good instructions! I saw below some guy said the cartridge costs over 70 bucks but I got a plastic one for 22. Works great! I replaced the O-rings about 15 years ago so when I saw the vid I was happy to know a cartridge was available.
Other commenters have said that Moen has a lifetime warranty on the cartridge. If you still have the old cartridge you should be able to get a replacement free.
Cool! Thanks for the update!
FYI You need to have receipt proof of purchase when you call moen customer service to request replacement cartridge.
This video helped out a lot when I was fixing my leaky shower. I have one tip: the old metal cartridge in my shower would turn with the plastic nut but would not come out no matter how hard I pulled. To pull it out, I put the screw back into the end of the stem and then used a hammer to carefully pry the cartridge out. I used a block of wood to pry against and put the claw of the hammer around the head of the screw. It worked like a charm and as long as you are gentle, you won't bend the screw.
You are the man! GREAT tip!! Was in the same predicament. Your hammer claw "trick" worked! Thanks again!!
This is a terrific "how to" video. Thanks for making cartridge replacement a lot easier.
Thanks Brad.
Thank you. It took me under an hour to do this including going to Home Depot to buy the cartridge. You saved me a few hundred bucks.
Great! Thanks for the information.
Thank you very much for the detailed and easy to follow video. I have wowed my husband and fixed our issues with our faucet. And saved a large enough amount of money that I am not even going to disclose not having to have the plumber come out :) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Krystal LaViolette
Thanks Krystal, and congratulations.
Your video was very helpful. The instruction were exactly what I needed to give me the confidence to do the job myself. The leak has completely stopped; no more running water. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Awesome, thanks for watching.
Thank you very much for this. My shower units at present are O.K. but to have this information for when I need it is invaluable. I simply can't afford the trades' fees for doing this work. It's gone out of sight. Thanks again.
+smithywess1
Yeah, the last plumber I had to hire cost $115 for 30 minutes.
I am not a certified plumber, but I am a pipefitter/welder, and I wanted to relay a tip if they are having problems removing the cartridge and do not have a removal tool.If you have an access panel to your diverter valve, heat it up with a simple home depot mapp gas torch for about 8-12 seconds and the cartridge should soften slightly and slide out easily. If you dont have a torch, simple applying a lighter to the underside of the valve for around 30-45 seconds should do the trick. Metal (brass) expands while heated.
You're way more experienced than me, I'm just a diy homeowner. I like your idea but have a fear that melting the plastic components of the cartridge. might make it harder to remove. However you said about 8-12 seconds with a torch and 30-45 seconds with a lighter, so as long as one follows your advice , and does not overdo the torch or lighter your advice would be a lifesaver.
Omg. Thanks so much for the tip. I was having a difficult time getting it out, until i read your comment
Your video is excellent and i replaced the carrying in about 15 min. Your effort is much appreciated!
Mike Scarff
Thanks Mike.
Been waiting 2 days for a plumber - then saw your GREAT video !!
Here's a tip -
Turn the selector knob straight up, 12 -o-clock , remove, and compare to the new one. If you got a good eye, you can install it in the correct orientation for Hot-Cold.
Great tip, thanks for posting.
Hey my friend! It's now mid 2024 and this video I saved to my favorites just helped me...again! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Great close-up shots. They are tremendously helpful!
Thanks Les for the comments. You sure live a beautiful part of the world. We visited last year and were very impressed.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the clear and simple instructions. Fixed my own bathtub faucet leak today and saved myself the repair cost.
Thanks Victor, I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks Don. The plastic nut is a lifesaver. I appreciate you taking time to leave feedback.
Great great video! Thanks for sharing! We had a small leak in the bathtub and followed your advice to get it to stop. As well, thank you for outlining up close how to align the cartridge and to ensure it’s properly installed. No more leaking water 💦 (Out here in Nevada we can’t afford to waste any water).
Thanks, I'm glad the video helped.
Thank you sir, took me maybe 15 min to fix a shower we haven't been able to use for 6 weeks. Much appreciated
That's great, thanks for the information.
Thanks for the bit about testing the hot water at the end. I know I would have forgotten this, and I'm certain that I would have gotten it backwards and had no idea how to fix it. Good stuff :)
Thanks Shannon, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you so much for this video. Our shower head was dripping for a long time and I fixed it yesterday thanks to a trip to the hardware store and watching this video step by step. so happy didn't have to call a plumber! great video!
I also had to turn on water after removing cartridge to remove debris. I had broken pieces of gasket that kept getting in the new cartridge causing it still to leak. I ran water for 30 seconds then pulled some old gasket pieces that were in new cartridge. Everything was fine after that. Thanks for video.
Excellent video. I was nervous to try this myself, but after watching your video, it was a breeze. I suggest adding one step though, and that is flushing the line before you put the new valve in. Mine leaked after I installed the new cartridge and I was very discouraged, thinking I had done something wrong. Another site suggested flushing the line with valve out, which I just did, and that solved the problem.
Thanks for the great video! You did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating the issue and the solution. My husband and I watched your video and then was able to fix our leaky guest bathroom shower/tub.
chandracxiong
That' great, thanks for watching.
Thanks so much! My package didn't have that plastic thing but I was able to do it anyway. Very clear video and instructions. Saved me from calling a plumber!
+OCCNewsLiteracy
Thanks for watching.
Thanks a million- this really helped me out, and nice camera work to boot!
I'll mention that I did have to go and buy the puller tool to get my cartdrige out- it was over 25 year old, and there was no way it was turning with only that plastic nut. Even with the correct tool, I was supprised how much torque it took to pull that thing out.
Thanks Ben for the feedback. Can you provide a model or part number for the puller and where you bought it?
Sorry, I don't have the box any more so don't know the model / part number. I bought it at Lowes for ~$15. It looks like this imgur.com/7K8yjBa
Ben Kennedy
Looks like a handy tool to have for a stuck cartridge. Thanks for the link.
Thanks a lot iScaper1, I just changed it and your video helped me much. Since I'm a very "how-stuff-works" kind of guy, before inserting new cartridge I figured out how the water mixing goes, and put it in the right way first time. Muchas gracias señor Scaper.
Thanks for the great video. The close-up shot of the how the clip goes in was very useful as that's where I was stuck. When you talk about the "ears" of the cartridge, it would be helpful to show what you mean by that. I had to rotate the cartridge 90 degrees as I though you had to have the open part at the top for the clip to go in. For my cartridge the round edges ended up being top and bottom rather than side to side to line it up properly. Once I figured that out it was super easy.
Hi. Thanks for your nice video. I have the same faucet in my shower. It had been leaking badly, but I didn't have the knowledge to fix it. Your video gave me the confidence I needed, lol. It went just like your video. In fact, it worked so well, I did kitchen faucet, too. Thanks!
My only quibble with this excellent video is at the very end. You said that if the hot and cold are reversed, you should rotate the valve body 180°. There's a simpler way to accomplish the same thing. Remove the knob and use a pliers to rotate the valve shaft 180°, then reinstall the knob. I've done this several times in the past and it works fine.
Tied dental floss to the clip. Great idea.
Took a bit more tugging than you needed to pull the cartridge out but I did it!
About cleaning the mildew and other gunk before reassembling... be sure to have spray cleaner and paper towels ready because THE WATER IS OFF. Yup, made it all the way to the sink with a sponge then 🤔😶🙄
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, for progressing methodically and speaking clearly. 👍🏼👏🏼
Dental floss securing the clip is a great tip, thanks for posting.
Exactly what I needed to know. The cartridge was okay but debris from unrelated work clogged it. I took it out once 10 years ago and I did not remember to twist the valve back and forth to loosen it. The demo kept me from going into an all out panic attack.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for this. Watching it gave me the confidence to replace a Moen Positemp cartridge in my downstairs bathroom. Went pretty much as you said but I had a tough time putting the retaining clip back in. The cartridge must not only be straight, as you demonstrate, but it also must be pushed back as far as possible. I probably spent ten minutes trying to get the retainer clip in until I realized it. I was out by about 1/4 inch. It has to be flush.
Good information, thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for this video, saved me a $200 plumbing bill. Took longer to clean the gunk out beneath the plate than to replace the cartridge.
+David Nelson
That's great, I'm glad the video helped.
Great instruction, easy to follow and very thorough. You were so careful about cleaning up the muck behind the plate, I would have thought you'd mention doing the same for the plate & handle. Wish I'd known about the lifetime warranty first!
Good points, I did clean the plate and handle with a clorox wipe but didn't mention it.
***** Moen will replace the cartridge one time. Contact their customer support. The only issue is that it took about 10 days to arrive, so if time is an issue, it may be easier to purchase it.
Great video-slow and precise! Thanks for sharing.
Hi iScaper1. Les here from Victoria BC, Canada's Westcoast . Your video is certainly well done & easily understood, I just finished doing that exact job, on the identical Moen faucet. Your video made it, a lot easier than 'winging it' & as mentioned by others your video is great quality with very good visuals as to do the job properly. I appreciate the help.Cheers ! & best regards from Canada's Westcoast, Victoria BC Vancouver Island.ps:I had to flip the cartridge 180 so thanks for that info too
Great video thanks! Some points i wish were included though. 1. Tie the hinge pin to something so you don't drop behind the wall and lose it. 2. Mine never had a washer with old or new cartridge - some must not come with that. 3. Clean pipe with wire brush before putting new cartridge in. 4. Lube new cartridge rubber parts with plumber's grease before putting in. 5. My cartridge had 'HC' stamped on the plastic. This should be facing right side up. 6. The gold cartridge stem has two flat edges. One side has a notch in it. This side should be facing down/smooth flat end up. 7. When you put the black plastic handle adapter back onto the white plastic key stop and adjustable limit stops, make sure the ridges on the back of the black adapter are tp the left of the tab on the limit stop. This should save you from having to disassemble and rotate anything.
Damn, wish I would have read this comment before I just spent over an hour losing my mind. Mine didnt come with a washer either nor was there one with the old cartridge that I took out to replace.
Me too. Her comment helped me more than the video . I'd still be mucking around trying to get the hot to be on the correct side. Her comment saved me a lot of frustration. If he covered the subject, I must have missed it. I see that this thread is 4yrs old in 2022 doesn't matter. Just giving credit where credit is due. THX
Great solid video, thanks for the details. One thing I do on these and similar jobs is to put something over the drain to stop that screw that was just dropped. If saving something from going down the drain, the extra effort is well worth the time.
+2541968joey
Great tip, thanks for posting.
Thanks so much this video, it saved me a lot of headache! I specifically like the calm point by point way you describe each step, no hype & goofiness. I did have a very hard time getting the old cartridge out, but my little local hardware store 'rented' me a tool that with a lot of elbow grease it did the job. I started this venture with VERY little plumbing knowledge; this was my 1st time replacing a shower cartridge. I only ran into one small wet problem...when I put everything back together and tried the hot/cold it was reversed so I went about taking out the locking pin to turn the cartridge 180 degrees BUT in my enthusiasm I forgot to shut the water off first. Needless to say when I pulled the locking pin out then new cartridge came flying out and I got drenched!! Good thing I have a sense of humor, chalk it up to another life's lesson learned and one I'm positive I won't repeat! Thanks again!
Thanks Juli. Sorry to hear you got soaked but congratulations on doing the replacement yourself. Next time I'll bet you don't get soaked.
This was great. Your instructions were perfect and the close-up video was extremely helpful. I was sure I would need to call a plumber after I had it apart, but your video made it easy to complete. Thank you.
Excellent! Thanks for taking your time to make this. Fool-proof step by step instructions.
Thank you so much for this video. A tip if its an older cartridge, I had to pull mine really hard as the rubber on the end had gotten caught on a pipe, make sure you check the inside of the pipe before putting the new cartridge in.
Nice tip, thanks for posting.
Good video - thanks iScaper1. I have two comments. First, there are two types of Moen cartridges that will work: 1225B and 1200. The 1225B uses plastic and the 1200 uses brass (and is a little more expensive). Second, be sure to insert that little spacer between the cartridge and the plastic handle. Without the spacer, the you may not be able to fully close the valve. Unfortunately, the spacer does not come with the new cartridge but is included with a new handle.
Great video! Simple, ,straightforward and thorough
Glad it was helpful!
Well done! Just the right amount of detail to inspire anyone to do the work themselves. Thank you so much.
+John Bednarek
Thanks John for watching.
We had a big problem , with that helpful slow detailed video we managed to fix the problem, was easy & thank you very much.
Thanks, I appreciate you leaving feedback on how the video is made. It's nice hearing from a professional that I'm on the right track.
Thanks for reporting back what the problem was.
Hi Pete, in another video I installed a new escutcheon plate and it had a foam gasket on the back side to keep water from getting behind the plate. Thanks for the comments on the video.
Thanks! This was a big help. I had to use the Moen cartridge puller to get my cartridge out but otherwise it worked just like your video.
Thank you. Your instruction helped me fix this issue using Moen 1222 (109272).
Very well put together. You have given me the confidence to tackle the job. Thank-you!
+Chuka Umunna
Thanks Chuka and good luck.
Good video. THanks for posting the part number. A few pointers though for those reading...First, you do not really need to clean the debris off with a razor. You'll just wind up scratching the gelcoat on your shower. A wipe is fine. Second, there is a foam ring behind the escutcheon plate that should either be replaced or bead of caulk should be put on the old one so you get a watertight seal. Third, if you get hot and cold water after the install, but they are reversed (you turn to hot an get cold and vice versa), you don't need to remove the cartridge as you describe, you just need to reposition the clear knob 180 degrees (you may have to turn the shaft a bit to get the shaft to align with the knob. THis accomplishes the same exact thing as rotating the cartridge. And finally, as others stated, put some silicone grease on the cartridge before installing it.
This video was GREAT! Very clear instructions...you saved me money I was able to do it myself.
Thanks a lot for the video, saved me lots of time and money, the close ups of the inside parts really helped, cheers!
I tried changing mine, and the stem came out without the Cartridge, The Cartridge Housing was stuck in the Fixture due to it's age. I bought a special Tool to remove it, and it broke trying to extract the Cartridge housing. I ended up using a " Easyout " Tool, that i purchased at my Auto parts Store. It fit in there and twisted out the stuck housing. Then i was able to install a new Cartridge. It was not easy. My old Cartridge was the original one over 30 yrs old. It was stuck due to Calcium and Lime Deposits, fusing it into the Fixture. Removing it saved me from having to replace the Fixture. Working great now for 2 yrs. )
+Michael “Moses” Hammer
Impressive!! Thanks for the information.
I had the same thing happen but am calling a plumber as our entire 2nd / 3rd floors are without hot and c cold water
excellent video. very nice detail. one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen
Thank you!!!!! I was trying to yank it out without using the plastic piece that came with replacement. I was about ready to use a really big hammer. My wife thanks you also.
Aaron Chew same as me hahahaha
Thank you for the right information.
Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thank you for posting this! I couldn't figure out the proper position to be able to replace the retainer clip. The package the cartridge came in only had pictorial directions, and they weren't much help. Yay, water's back on!
The cartridge needs to be in the correct position or the clip won't go in. Sounds like you figured it out. Congrats.
just saved another person from a lot of grief! Thanks!
+Roger Tijerina
Thanks Roger.