How do I change the O rings on my Moen faucet?

How do I change the O rings on my Moen faucet?

How to Replace an O-Ring in a Moen Faucet

1. Shut off the water to the faucet beneath the sink.
2. Examine the handle of the faucet where the O-ring is located.
3. Use the appropriately-sized hex wrench to remove the hex screw holding the faucet handle in place.
4. Pull the old O-ring off of the valve body, and discard it.

Why is my Moen faucet dripping?

When the handle is turned off the water leaks from the end of the spout. Recommended Solution-Moen faucets are designed with an interior component called a cartridge. This part is responsible for controlling the water flow. If a faucet is leaking water from the spout, the reason is usually the cartridge.

Why is my Moen kitchen faucet dripping?

There are generally two causes of water leaking from your Moen faucet. Because pull-out spray faucets have a single handle, the most common cause of the water leaking is the O-ring. Remove the handle by pulling straight up and exposing the cartridge body and O-ring. Remove the O-ring and replace it with a new one.

Why is the base of my faucet leaking?

Temporary leaks occur when the sink is in use. These leaks are most prevalent in fixtures with dirty or worn-down O-rings, the seal at the faucet base. According to Fluid Power World, O-rings are the most common fluid power seals for preventing leaks. Constant leaks continue even when the sink is off.

Where is the O-ring on a Moen kitchen faucet?

O-rings are under the faucet assembly. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw holding the handle cap in place, if your Moen faucet has one. If not, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the handle cover away from the faucet.

How do you fix a leaky Moen kitchen faucet?

Leaky Moen Kitchen Faucet Repair Step 1: Obtain Parts and Tools. One little known secret is that Moen guarantees its parts for life. If you ever have an… Step 2: Handle and Dome. To remove the handle, flip open the little red/blue plastic nib on the side of the handle (see… Step 3: Handle

What do I need to replace my Moen cartridge?

You will also need an allen-key (hex) but fortunately it is supplied by Moen (as you will see in the video). Just in case, you should have a set of allen keys around. There is also a small plastic tool that Moen will supply to help you turn your cartridge and loosen the old one so you can remove it, and also line up your new one.

Does Moen guarantee its parts?

One little known secret is that Moen guarantees its parts for life. If you ever have an issue, call up your local country Moen headquarters and after filling out a form and sending them photos of your problem, they will send you the parts.

Do I have a receipt for my Moen light fixture?

There is a feature on their website to let you identify your Moen fixture if you don’t know or obtained it with the house from a previous owner or the builder (like I did). In those cases you will not have a receipt.