When I compared the name brand replacement part to the “comparable” replacement part, I could see that although they are very similar they are not the same. It worked fine but had a water hammer in the hot water side. There are two recesses in the top of the nut. The leak is coming from where the plastic nut on the drain pipe meets the bottom of the bathroom sink. The faucets are 10+ years old and I don’t see a set screw to remove the handle. I, like Mary, had a very difficult time pulling out the cartridge. Sometimes there are two tabs and you just need to take the cartridge out and turn it 180 degrees and reinsert it into the faucet base. Hello Jeff, I just replaced the Moen 1222 cartridge for a single lever in my shower because I have a leak. I believe I am doing it correctly. The threads seem clean and without any obvious problems. It was broken. You ROCK!! As soon as I turn on the valve for cold water the faucet starts to drip, more than a drip. With the bathroom sink’s new Moen replacement cartridge in place you can now put on the faucet handle. Can you you help me? installing a Delta Touch faucet on an Ikea floating vanity After I turned off the water, I removed the old kitchen bar faucet. Putting the old cartridge back in yielded the same results as they did for Steve – plenty of pressure and that pesky drip. My faucet assembly looks exactly like these pictures, other than the handle style. You could always call Moen and ask them about their policy, too. I’m guessing you just send them the sales slip? Starting at one side then moving your way around it like you would do to remove a car tire. Now simply insert your new Moen replacement sink cartridge into the faucet. I got it all just like you show on your site but then cannot get the white plastic cartridge to pull out. Then install basin nuts, center the faucet body, and tighten the basin nuts making sure not to overtighten them. I do use Thesis and am in the process of building a new version of the site on 2.1. That’s great Mark. Just make sure to get the right replacement parts. Another easy fix but I needed to order the part as there wasn’t anything that matched at the hardware store that day. The seats and springs seem to go bad at the same time as the cartridge, at least on our faucet But thankfully it’s an easy fix. (Thanks! Off it came and it was then a quick fix following your instructions. You can use up to 50% less water by changing your old bathroom faucets for IKEA faucets with a flow regulator. Thanks for the excellent tutorial, very helpful. Fix leaking faucet (Quick step-by-step): To fix a leaking double handle faucet, you will need to remove the cartridge, compression/valve stem, or ceramic disc. I'm renovating our master bath and first thing that has to go is our vanity! Did you try a strap wrench on the handle Mark? Original parts are a bit more expensive but at least you’ll know that they work. This will help align the threads. Obviously I’m the hands on maintenance person in the family! Yet the handles do not seem to want to screw back on. It was most helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions. How do I do this without scaring it. I was ready to just buy a new faucet even though this one still looks timely and in perfect shape and has quite a few years on it, all because I could not figure out just how the faucet needed to be removed. This worn out component causes water to leak either from the faucet itself or under the handles. Would the damaged innards of the faucet body account for that, and is that repairable, or replaceable, or do I have scrap the whole fixture and replace it? Hi Guys. You explained it amazingly well and the pictures helped out immensely. Faucet is all set now with great water pressure and no drip! The setup will look like the picture below. I am turning counter clockwise (left). Then gently rotate the top of the cartridge left-right with a screwdriver until you feel the tab seat (it won’t rotate any more).and give it one more press. You can do this fix yourself and save your money for the movies instead. If so, this version has a release screw down in body. It is a compact bathroom faucet that comes with a strainer. I’d like to say that I have done this repair as well and, after replacing the cartridge, still had a leak! In my case there were still leaks when the right handle’s shutoff valve water was turned off. 2) A Phillips head screw at the bottom of the body holds it to the top of the cartridge. Wipe clean with a water dampened soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive dish detergent or soap, if necessary. The metal tool sent by Moen to unlock the damn locking nut worked on one side but stripped out the 2 grooves on the other side. Hi Jeff, We have a faucet like the one shown in the picture. You may want to Google your particular faucet, if you know the brand. I hope this helps anyone fighting these faucets as much as I did. Let me know how it turns out and if your drip disappears . I have a Moen Monticello Batheroom Faucet. Does the faucet have any drips of water coming out of it? I am assuming this is the line feeding from the hot water handle, and when turned on/off, feeds the faucet. Please help. O-rings are found in the base of the packing nut, which will be visible once you’ve removed the nut holding the cartridges in place. Very clear instructions including taking picture. Does anyone have a solution? Any tips on how to remove the top cap of a Moen double tap? The step-by-step pictures might have been my hand, I literally did what the pics show. So why wait, fix your leaky faucet this week . I replaced both the hot and cold cartridge and it appears to be the cartridge in the cold faucet that is the problem. I was just telling my daughter how great it makes me feel to help people with their projects, so you made my day . After finishing an extensive remodel on my Mother’s 1800 Federal I thought I was out the door when I noticed a slow tick of a drip in the upstairs bathroom. Great info mate. It’s awesome that I was able to help!! Check if the leak comes back. They’ve been really nice to me on the phone . Crazy! I read your comments & looked at the pictures for repairing a leak for a Moen faucet. You will get much better leverage this way and the cartridge should ease right out (bringing the broken nut with it if you had to take that route). When you set the faucet onto the sink, make sure the body is centered within the sinkhole. I got the cartridge remover tool from moen to remove the plastic nut that holds the cartridge in. most have a cap with a screw underneath. These repairs come up infrequently and its great to have these instructions to get you started. Be prepared for a long job. The faucet is only a little over 3 years old. (I don’t see how to attach photos.). If there’s no nut then you can try spraying WD40 lubricant on the cartridge where it meets up with the faucet body. I do not have any previous experience doing that type of plumbing, how difficult will it be? Take the cartridge with you to the hardware store or Home Depot or Lowes in order to find the correct replacement. Just fixed the cold side on a leaking two-handle Moen faucet. (Assuming that you were successful in more than a year since this post was made! My wife found your site and that made me try turning it with a little more strength knowing it was the proper way. LOL, I know how you feel Kimberly. I turned off both shut off valves but the right handle (cold) still pours water steadily. The only difficulty I had was extracting the cartridge but after applying white vinegar and using a thin blade to disengage the cartridge from the faucet, I was able to pull it straight up and out. Your email address will not be published. Let's start by testing to see which side of the faucet (hot or cold) is leaking. They’ll likely give you one for free. The sink is porcelain, but not reinforced with fiberglass or cast iron on the underside. I would have broken my faucet trying to “fix” it without your help. How do I get the cartridge out? Cheers! The biggest tip to remember is take the old Moen faucet cartridge with you to the store to ensure you’re buying the correct replacement. It is threaded into the copper faucet and is in the way of removing the cartridge. Sustainability & environment. They’re pretty good to deal with. Who ever put this info on the net, thank you. Thank you!!! Thanks so much Paul. I wanted to yank many faucets right from the sink. Let me know if this helps. Any suggestion, or do i just have to use more force. Clean it then grease it again. I finally got the cartridge out after a bit of muscle work. Foundations Single-Handle 1-Spray Shower Faucet in Chrome (Valve Included) The Foundations Single-Handle 1-Spray Shower The Foundations Single-Handle 1-Spray Shower Faucet in Chrome from Delta is built for today's busy home with bustling bathroom activity. The seat has a hole in the middle to allow the water to move up through the faucet. Step 1: Fix a Leaky Faucet-Shut Off the Water "Step 2: Remove the Handle "Step 3: Remove the Cartridge "Step 4: Install New Cartridge "Step 5: Reattach Faucet Handle " The IKEA Voxnan Bathroom Faucet has a cold-start function to prevent hot water waste and save energy. thanks, lynn. I stumbled upon your information after searching for issues with a Moen cartridge. Any suggestions? Take a small block of wood and a claw hammer. Did you loosen the set screw the entire way? My first faucet base came off by hand, but this faucet is not coming off. To replace an old O-ring, unscrew the stem from the packing nut and remove the O-ring. You’ll need to remove each faucet handle by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the handle (usually there’s a set screw that requires an Allen wrench). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I had a similar Moen Model 84206e that had the handle break and the parts they sent end with me placing the handle over the handle adapter, there was no screwing it on. Sorry I couldn’t be more specific but this is a good approach . Sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s not. Water … I've found this forum while researching about bathroom plumbing and such. Delta Bathroom Faucet Leaks: A Simple Fix in Less Than 5 Minutes, Fixing A Leaky Two Handle Faucet – winnerfaucets.info. Faulty cartridges are one reason you get water leaking from bathroom faucets and they’re easy to replace. It’s also easy and affordable to perform. Assuming its the cartridge for the hot water, but could it be something else? One way to test the shutoff valve water pressure is to remove the cartridge then slowly turn the valve handle to see how much water comes out of the faucet. The base just won’t budge at all. I’ve taken it on and off so many times, I don’t know if it was open or closed. You’re right, it’s a lot easier on newer faucets. Dripping, leaky faucet driving you nuts? It is(was) leaking from the mounting nuts underneath. ($4 or so on Amazon.) Roughly align and press the cartridge all the way down into the shaft. But this is an easy fix. Will keep you posted. If it helps, here’s what I had to do to get the old cartridge out: 1) Unscrew the silver retaining nut and lift the plastic extender out of its body. Hope I can help you out after seeing the pics. How did you get it loose? Thanks, Harry, Thanks Jeff for your quick response. Hope that helps. Do you have a picture of the old cartridge? also, the chrome … Any suggestions? Either way great job! I read your very clear instructions for repairing a 2-handle faucet leak however, my Moen bathroom faucets are the single lever and I would appreciate a run-down on how to fix a leak for this type faucet. Great job, and it’s a pleasure to help in any way. When I got to the store (a Lowe’s), they gave me the replacement cartridge (“1224”) for free – even without proof of having bought the faucet there! I headed to another home improvement store and this time found the Moen part. Find project details including a tools and materials list here: http://low.es/1RuYdy3Subscribe to Lowe's YouTube: http://bit.ly/1blLmvD or head to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/LowesFor more ideas to improve your home, check out Lowe's How-To Library or our other social media channels:Lowe's - http://www.lowes.com/how-to-libraryFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/lowesTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/lowesPinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/lowesInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/loweshomeimprovement Hello Jeff, just a quick note of thanks for taking the time to post your tips. Thanks. Fix rather than replace, I like that so much better. You saved me a lot of time figuring out how the tap on this particular faucet came apart. hopethishelps faucet is durable & works fine except that I wasn't aware until after installation that Ikea's energy saving cold water turned on design meant the handle turns only slightly to right for cold water & a full 90 degrees to left for hot water. Hi Karen, I’m not sure about your specific setup but here’s what you could do. i have made sure and thats where its leaking. Any tips? A good way to check this is to turn on the shutoff valve to the faucet handle before attaching the faucet handle itself. That wasn’t my faucet. Could the aerator cause a leak from underneath? I was able to fix the drip with no problems! Thanks. Set the Faucet In the Sink . Could you send me a picture of your cartridge and the faucet where it came from? Any ideas. I screwed up this repair and I cant find a similar mistake anywhere online. The faucet began leaking, but there are no o-rings or parts that are replaceable. i have been told i must replace the whole thing but they were expensive and i have 4 of them to match n my bathroom. Does anyone else get irritated when the bathroom faucet drips constantly? Glad to help you any time. The result of this repair is no more water dripping from the faucet, no more waste of a precious natural resource, and no more money being added to your water bill. I have tried vinegar (in case it’s calcium deposits) and WD-40 both. Just wanted to Thank you for saving us a good deal of money. Could something be anchoring it inside? Knowing how to fix a leaky stem faucet saves money, and the process is easy. I had to grip it with the channel locks and rock it back and forth gently to help coax it out a bit. This post deals with repairing a Delta bath sink two-handle center-set faucet. Thank You!! If you didn’t already do so, make sure to add plumber’s grease or Moen lubricant to all the seals. I am not sure if this account is still active, but thought I would try it. Unfortunately, the cold side was stuck, and the tool stripped the plastic nut. Does it look just like the handle in my video? Thanks for the info, very great directions! Jeff – this was so helpful. There will a black o-ring on this part. Your shut-off valve is probably either sweated on with solder, is a compression fitting, or screwed on. I apparently bought the wrong seats and springs. The handles did come off the base. Sustainability & environment. I REMOVED ANOTHER SINK HANDLE TO GET AN EXACT SAMPLE AND NOW THIS ONE IS DOING THE SAME. Thank you for your help! Hey Peter, sorry to hear about your problem. I have a Moen Monticello faucet system on my roman tub. Anyone know? jeff, having same issue with cold water handle and pressure as Steve mentioned. If the nut gets loose and the stem dislodges just a bit then water will leak from underneath the handle. Thanks for dropping in. Super happy to hear you fixed your faucet! Thanks Jody for your tip. I have a Price Pfister faucet that looks very similar to the one you have pictured and has a dripping issue. Another option is to tape off the base of the faucet and use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the handle. Barb, I hope the information was helpful. I should do a tutorial on how to use the 2-in-1 core puller . Thank You!! Well look at me! When replacing the cartridge, make sure the tab on the new one sits in the little recess in the faucet body (as shown for sink faucets above). Ahhhhhhh, Another helpful experience under my belt . Once I knew that, it was easier to go shopping as Delta branded parts are much easier to find. That will help me give you a better answer. If you don’t mind, let me know if this works because I want to help you with this problem. My last faucet cartridge was shipped out free and I did not have to prove my original purchase (contractors installed it and I had no receipt). Turned off left side and it leaked. If you have to replace the other cartridge go ahead and shoot a video You probably saved at least $50-$75 by getting this job done instead of calling in a pro. I am trying to replace the handle adapter (part 10051) and can’t get it to fully seat. What now? Great job Nancy figuring out this problem!! Went very smoothly for a first-time plumber , I took the old cartridge out first, just like it says in your directions. Bob, you made my day when I read your comment. No plumber's putty is required under the faucet. Assemble the faucet following the manufacturer’s directions and place the new faucet into the mounting holes. Lift the rod up from the spout then insert a Phillips head screwdriver. I would really appreciate . After getting the correct cartridge took me only about 15 min to fix it. Is it for a sink faucet handle? Take notice of the small square grooves in the faucet handle body as well. I tried to see if the cartridge was inserted incorrectly but never heard back from Steve. I cannot get the threads to bite. This is a long shot but possible. Hi Lynn, the aerator isn’t the cause unfortunately. But again, this all depends on having a good two inches of copper pipe to work with. The second sink was installed, and cracked after less than a year. The cartridge came out without much difficulty. My cartridge has an extender which we pulled out after unscrewing the screw. Hi Mitzi, does your faucet have seats and springs? Trust me, the rehab had presented plenty of “solve one thing” but create or find 8 more. Played around with setting the handle on the cartridge in several different directions. Then take the cartridge or parts that you suspect are causing the issue to the store. Help? These faucets have … Sometimes if I position the lever to the hot side, it slows it down but it is a nagging thing I am not sure how to tackle. Very clear instructions, worked great, no more leak!! The cartridge is recessed in an outside threaded “brass” fitting that sticks up above the sink 5/8″. I did it!! Some sites said look for a hole for a hex wrench. (I know, you can say “I told you so…”) When I got home and installed the replacement part I experienced the same problem as Steve – no water pressure! Is there something I’m missing here? I don’t think you have any seats or springs based on the 1222 cartridge makeup but if you do for some reason go ahead and replace them. LOL. Any suggestions for pulling that cartridge out, which seems to be super jammed or gunked up and stuck. 6) Get a long screw of the proper size and screw it into the top of the cartridge so you have something to grab. This was an easy tutorial until I encountered stuck cartridges. Your help was much appreciated. You’ll need to loosen the nut with a pair of channel locks. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong? Any ideas? I tried to take off the handle so hard but to fail. What does this mean and what should I do? Send me some pictures or a video and we’ll try to figure this out. Wipe clean with a water dampened soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive dish detergent or soap, if necessary. I am very disappointed in Moen, two showers and two sink faucets leak in about 18 months. Thank you!! I can’t get the stupid thing to come off :/ Tried wd40. Thank you. It was very helpful, and the pictures & instructions were clear — unlike the ones on many of the other sites I checked. ), And now I know that those “adjustable plier things” are called “channel locks” , I didn’t know that Lowe’s would do that!! 0 Solutions. Those cartridges are sometimes $10. There is another feed coming out of the bottom going up into the faucet – this is copper and soldered as well. If it does you should call Moen and request a new cartridge. I did what you said and turned off the water on the right side on my double handle Moen faucet and no leak. I would never by any other brand, because of my experience with Moe. 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