How do I remove a stuck Moen cartridge?

The usual procedure for removing a cartridge is to unscrew the handle, and after turning off the water, pull out a retaining clip. In the best of circumstances, you then grip the cartridge stem with pliers and pull, and the cartridge should slide right out.

When do you need to replace Moen cartridge 1225?

Many Moen single-handle faucets use the 1225 cartridge to divert the water through the faucet. When you begin to have leaks through the spout when the faucet is turned off, replacement of the cartridge is necessary. The most difficult part of the Moen replacement is removing the Moen cartridge 1225.

How to replace your Moen shower faucet cartridge?

Visit: for a step by step tutorial. Cartridge 1222 – (SHOWER FAUCET) Single-handle replacement cartridge, Posi-Temp®. Watch the 1222 Cartridge Removal & Installation Video: Cartridge 4000 – Unfinished replacement cartridge.

Can a broken Moen valve be pulled out?

The broken cartridge is not easy to get out and Moen makes a Moen Cartridge Puller that you can use to pull the valve out. However, the valve puller screws into the shaft of the valve stem, which in our case broke off (pic below). So I wasn’t able to use the Moen Valve Cartridge Puller.

Where is the retaining clip on a Moen cartridge?

Pull up on the stem of the cartridge to relieve any pressure in the valve. Then remove the washer and limit stop. ***This retaining clip is located in a recessed slot. It may be necessary to use a paper clip or something thin to remove this clip. You are now ready to remove the old cartridge.

Can a broken Moen cartridge be pulled out?

The broken cartridge is not easy to get out and Moen makes a Moen Cartridge Puller that you can use to pull the valve out. However, the valve puller screws into the shaft of the valve stem, which in our case broke off (pic below).

What to do if Moen faucet stem breaks?

I had previously purchased a different Moen Posi-Temp Cartridge Repair Kit, Moen part # 98040, which had the white plastic (useless) cartridge remover. It obviously won’t work if the cartridge stem has broken off. We were not quite ready to destroy the white vertical plastic visible fron of the old cartridge yet.

How do you remove a Moen cartridge from a Philips faucet?

Using a Philips screwdriver unscrew the handle screw. Pull the handle off from the faucet and pull the limit stop off. Remove the washer from the cartridge and use pliers to remove the retaining clip. Pull the stemp up on the old cartridge to relieve any pressure in the faucet.

How do you replace a Moen bathtub valve?

Thus, I needed to remove the old valve and replace it with a new Moen Replacement Cartridge. The broken cartridge is not easy to get out and Moen makes a Moen Cartridge Pullerthat you can use to pull the valve out. However, the valve puller screws into the shaft of the valve stem, which in our case broke off (pic below).