How to remove and replace a Moen shower cartridge
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- Tips for replacing a Moen shower cartridge on a Moen Chateau shower. Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new Moen 1225/1225B cartridge. Links to items mentioned in the video:
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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 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 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.
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
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.
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 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!!!!
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!
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 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.
Excellent video! Clear and it takes the fear out of the procedure for me.
+brassbend
Thanks.
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!
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.
What a gentle, neat and tide plumber!
Thanks!
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.
I was a complete novice in this area and just completed this operation successfully. Extermely helpful. Thank-you.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
I concur with all the comments, you ARE precise and Your Attention to detail was so professionally done! Thank you
Thanks!!
Thanks Don. The plastic nut is a lifesaver. I appreciate you taking time to leave feedback.
Thanks for your comments. found out it is the balance spool. Changed that and everything is working fine.
Excellent video. Very nicely done and narrated. Also appreciated the close-up video that showed how things needed to be once completed.
Thanks Les for the comments. You sure live a beautiful part of the world. We visited last year and were very impressed.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Very well put together. You have given me the confidence to tackle the job. Thank-you!
+Chuka Umunna
Thanks Chuka and good luck.
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.
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 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!
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 for taking the time to leave feedback.
We had a big problem , with that helpful slow detailed video we managed to fix the problem, was easy & thank you very much.
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.
Great close-up shots. They are tremendously 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.
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.
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!!
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, 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 video-slow and precise! Thanks for sharing.
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.
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!!!!! 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! 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!
Thanks Amy, I appreciate the feedback.
Excellent! Thanks for taking your time to make this. Fool-proof step by step instructions.
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 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.
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 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.
This is a terrific "how to" video. Thanks for making cartridge replacement a lot easier.
Thanks Brad.
Thank you. Your instruction helped me fix this issue using Moen 1222 (109272).
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.
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.
Your video is excellent and i replaced the carrying in about 15 min. Your effort is much appreciated!
Mike Scarff
Thanks Mike.
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.
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.
Thank you so very very much. Very easy to understand and allowed me to fix my problem without being treated like an idiot by a plumber.
Thanks for watching!
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 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.
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.
great job sir. I liked the way you explain.
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.
This video saved me at least $200.00. Thank you Sir!
Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.
thanks for the video tip. without your video i cant fix my shower. thanks again.
Awesome video friend. You must be a teacher!
I wish!
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.
just saved another person from a lot of grief! Thanks!
+Roger Tijerina
Thanks Roger.
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.
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.
BEST VIDEO.... Thank you very much!
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.
Thank you for the demo, very helpful for first timer....appreciated
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 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, I'm glad the video was helpful. Now that you've made the repair you ARE a handyman.
excellent video. very nice detail. one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen
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!
Very useful video...extremely easy to follow. Thanks!
+CommishTV
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Good tips, thanks for commenting.
Great vid. Like the close up shots! Very helpful!
Thanks Charles for commenting on how the video was made.
Good instructions and nice clear pictures, thanks. Our 26-year-old faucet was not leaking, but was very stiff and difficult to turn on and off. I learned a long time ago (after wasting $ on a new cartridge) that the cause can be as simple as dry O-rings, and if so you can fix it by pulling out the cartridge and applying some grease. Be sure to use only the proper plumber's grease (I had some small packets that came with Moen O-ring kits for our kitchen faucet), not automotive grease that might damage the rubber. The biggest problem I had with the shower was that when I tried to remove the knob screw, the stem turned inside the knob and stripped out the flats in the plastic. With the stem free to spin, there was no way to get the screw out, so I had to use a couple of big pliers to break the knob off. After fighting with that for an hour, the rest was a piece of cake. I pulled the spindle out of the cartridge and applied grease to the inside O-rings, and then to the outer O-rings on the cartridge before slipping it back into the body. We have several other faucets like this in the house, so I've temporarily robbed a knob from a less-used one. Works like new!
+Roland W
Good story and thanks for the information.
Thanks...this was a tremendous help. Saved $$$ on a plumber.