FAST leaky faucet fix!!! Moen 1225 cartridge replacement.

Fast and effective way to stop a leaking Moen single lever spout. Detailed removal and installation of Moen 1225 cartridge.
FIX for FREE! Moen will replace all cartridges FREE OF CHARGE under their warranty program found here: www.moen.com/w....
Many viewers of this video report success getting free replacement parts from Moen with and without the original receipt. Best of luck in your fix!

[@allrock1238]

I am going to share a additional tip on the very hard to remove Cartridge issue , All Replacement Cartridges of this type from Moan Come with a special Tool in the package that many think is simply a protective cap on the top of the stem , this "tool" fits down into the top of your stuck cartridge enabling you to turn it , you then can use a wrench on the square head of the tool rotate the cartridge first breaking it free from all stiction of the rubber seals , than remove the tool and it will come out easily. If you end up with hot and cold selection reversed remove the handle holder held down by the Philips screw and rotate the inner valve stem a half a turn then reassemble , Example of the use of this tool .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzUe6VtqrGAoqc

[@FastFixYouTube]

Fantastic tip! Thanks for taking the time to post this. Pinning to the top. Much appreciated!

[@robertfong-mow7235]

When you say half a turn do you mean 180 degrees? Thanks.

[@allrock1238]

@@robertfong-mow7235 yes ,, if hot and cold are reversed

[@burfgiblet]

Video is perfect. However it was this additional tip that saved the day. I was in struggle city trying to pull out stem. Read this, went and bought a new one. VOILA! Done. Thankyou

[@lalo18214]

Thank you so much. I couldn't figure out how to get the cartridge.

[@Hallsurfer2U]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this repair. I found it very informative and well presented. My kitchern faucet is a little different than yours with a longer handle. What I was afraid of was not knowing what size cartridge to put in. I thought I would have to turn off the water, pull out the cartridge, go to the hardware store to find a replacement. But with your video I just looked for a 1225 cartridge before starting the job. The clerk told me that Moen faucets are all under a lifetime warranty. I told him I no longer had the receipt. He says no problem and goes to a sepsrate cabinet and pulls out a cartridge. He said it was free of charge. Doing the repair was a breeze knowing what to look for and how to do it. So Many thanks. You will have good karma !!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hey, I’ll take all the good karma I can get! I appreciate you taking the time to write this comment. Very much appreciated. Happy holidays!

[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

I replaced the cartridge last weekend and it was a bear to remove, a pry bar pulling upward on needle nose pliers through the hole in the brass stem and a stack of wood blocks on the sink. One rubber square seal was ripped up once removed, I did clean the bore of the faucet with a slotted wood dowel with sand paper to polish it inside for a fresh finish for the new cartridge, and some faucet lube works great and does not leak now! Moen 1225 from Menards. Great video.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hey, thank you! Sounds like you needed a whole body of elbow grease!

[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

@@FastFixKZbin Country well water does that every time, even with a water conditioner. Best Regards!

[@falconfeathers9454]

At 7:37, you can clearly see the white deposits at the joints where it was leaking. Mine leaks at one joint under the handle, but above the faucet.With other videos, they mentioned the leak where yours is, but they continued below after removing the cartridge, to remove 2 large washers. The free Moen cartridge kits, with o rings come with Allen wrench, but also with the variety of o rings, and a proper lubricant that will not damage the rubber ring. I did not see you show those rings. But....it worked perfectly. Great video.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thank you! Good call-outs and tips! 👍👍👍

[@michaelweatherby8648]

Great this video was perfect! Side note, home depot stocks moen cartridges as they have a lifetime warranty. If you bring in the old one they'll give you the new one free!

[@RogerPilkey]

US stuff doesn't usually apply in Canada, but this does. I got a warranty replacement cartridge for free at Home Depot today. Thanks for this.

[@Amaranth81]

Don't you need proof of purchase from Home Depot to get the replacement parts?

[@billffitch1787]

Moen slogan: buy it for looks, buy it for life......I purchased in 2004 and had to replace cartridge 13 years later. Took the old one down to plumbing store and got it replaced no questions asked. Sales guy quoted Moen slogan and laughed.

[@terrygarvey745]

Call Moen. need not bring in the old one. They send you the new one, no questions

[@magaline2008]

YG H yes you need a proof of purchase according to the warranty terms of Moen Canada www.moen.ca/warranties/general-lifetime-limited-warranty Perhaps Home Depot doesn't ask for it, and fill the warranty form by letting think they see a proof of purchase, anyway Moen will reimbursed them the value of the part.

[@heathershearer1799]

I used your video to change my very first faucet cartridge! Thank you. You saved me the hassle of getting a repair person in, and it's so cool to be able to do these things on one's own.

[@FastFixYouTube]

That’s fantastic! I’m glad the video was of some help. I appreciate the comment!

[@indiana600610]

Great video! Thanks for posting! BTW, Moen offers a lifetime warranty on parts so you don't need to pay for parts. Just go to their website to figure out what product you have (if you don't have the model #). They will help you figure out what parts you need and ship them to you. Free shipping also, unless you want a rush put on it.

[@granjmy]

Call them to be certain. I thought I needed a 1255, but it was a 1225 that I needed.

[@CraigHuntBC]

Thanks for explaining how much force is required to get the old cartridge out. I didn't want to pull that hard before watching your video. Grabbing it with Vice Grips & a good tug was required.

[@CraigHuntBC]

As a follow up comment, if you take old leaky cartridge out first, then go to Home Depot (or other supplier) with it, they will exchange the old for new cartridge for free due to Moen's warranty.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yes, something I wish I knew when I made the video! Haha, thanks for sharing 👍

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yep, they tend to need ample persuasion…..

[@traceys1416]

Yes! I had to stand on my countertop to get enough leverage to haul the old one out. I may not have gone that far if it wasn't mentioned as an option, lol.

[@jeffroth42]

I didn’t read through all the comments, so if this a duplicate, I apologize. The Moen replacement has a small plastic tool that fits over the top of the cartridge for easier removal. You just turn it. No standing on the sink required. :). Otherwise, this was a great help for me this afternoon. Thanks for doing.

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re welcome! Actually, no. This is the first comment of its kind believe it or not. I did offer this idea to another person who was having trouble, but no one has suggested it other than me. Thanks!

[@DaveAaron]

Thanks for making this video! Experiencing the same exact problem with the kitchen sink in my RV. I thought I would have to call an RV repair man but your video just saved me probably $200!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Dave Aaron excellent! Glad to hear that! 👍

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

A 7/64 Allen wrench. Thank you. The first video I started to watch said, "You need a hex wrench this size." Then he put the tip of the wrench close to the camera. Then I found your video. Thanks again for paying attention to detail.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Oh wow... "this size" lol. How helpful... Glad mine was a little clearer! Thanks for the comment.

[@dgoodwinx]

Yours was the best youtube for me.. Especially because you noted how hard it was to get the cartridge out. And I returned the defective cartridge at Home Depot and got my 20 USD back ! Thank you

[@FastFixYouTube]

David Goodwin good deal! Glad the video helped you! Cheers.

[@eshwaranupoju4739]

This video really saved me 200$ ...😁 From handyman..... I just blindly followed this video and fixed kitchen faucet yesterday ....spent 15$ on Amazon thx a ton

[@FastFixYouTube]

Fantastic! Glad to hear that. I appreciate the comment 👍

[@paulrock4816]

Thank-you a bunch. I had a bad leak. went to Menards to buy a 100.00 sink faucet. I looked up this video 1st, went into Home Depot, paid around 20.00 instead of a new faucet, I fixed my old faucet instead. No more leaks. I also see remarks below save the older one maybe get my money back.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Paul Rock that’s great! Glad this was of some use. Yes, I believe you can get money back! Thanks for the comment :)

[@paulrock4816]

I just got back from Home Depot, got my 20 bucks back, final cost, 0.00

[@FastFixYouTube]

Paul Rock that’s excellent!

[@Sidicas]

All the videos on youtube "oh, just use an alen wrench to take the screw out". Impossible. NONE of the alen wrenches I have fit,, bro .. Finally thanks to this video, I was able to find a 7/32 hex driver bit that fit perfectly!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Love to hear it! Thanks for the comment my friend! 👍

[@ybrik5937]

Much appreciated for this video. I just replaced mine today (2nd time)! I had replaced it first time from 2018 and due to limescales, I can't remember if those white washer and black screw base really comes off, and if they do not sure how it would come off due to limescale deposits. I am about to put it back together and replace it some other time until I got across your video! So again, thanks a lot and I didn't call a plumber. =)

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. That’s fantastic! I’m glad this video helped you but sorry that you’ve had to do this twice! Good thing replaces these for free right? Thanks for commenting and have a great day!

[@lenlorentz1663]

Don't know if this thread is active, but it's been very helpful to me. I have one question. Should we use silicone-based grease before inserting the new cartridge? Since it wasn't in my cartridge's instructions to do so, I did not do this. But I have seen where others say it's imperative to do so. Very helpful video.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hey Len. This thread is still active! Thanks for your question. I did not use grease either and I’ve had no issues since the repair. I think you’re good!

[@chrissnow185]

The hardest part us removing the old cartridge, the new part came with a white plastic to help loosen the old cartridge. Thanks you for this helpful video. How did you remove the calcium buildup by the way? Thanks again!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Completely agree. Seems like removing the old cartridge is the most challenging part. Was for me too! I don’t remember removing any calcium build up...this video is a few years old now and so is my memory. Thanks for the comment!

[@jf8461]

Mine was pretty stuck, and I was super worried. Then I inserted the allen key into the hole in the shaft, and pried it out with the flat screwdriver.

[@kennethdurbin3385]

Got the exact same faucet and spent 3 hrs trying to pull up the cartridge out. Won't budge. Buying a new entire faucet assembly instead.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Honestly, that’s not a bad move. The replacement I used leaked again about 4 years later. I replaced with a new faucet that’s much nicer.

[@falconfeathers9454]

Excellent video. My kitchen single lever Moen with sprayer is not "dripping" from the spout but leaking from the joint just above the faucet handle. I ordered Magnum Cartridge and o ring kit for free (Lifetime warranty and I am the original installer from....1 9 8 6. Will post back on how it turned out. Very grateful for clear details. I saw tools for cartridge removal which can be over $30...so annoying when Moen provides parts free.

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

I don’t think he knew when the video was made that the cartridges are free, otherwise he wouldn’t be telling people to shop around for the best price.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Agreed! I tried to make it as obvious as possible that’s it’s a free replacement, but clearly didn’t do a good enough job 🤣

[@mostlymoparih5682]

I have done this before but your video is a good reference. Great idea to cover the drain. The cartridge is free if you call Mien. There is also a tool that helps twist the cartridge out, I got the tool from Mien with a bunch of parts to rebuild the faucet. Good video.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Nice! Yes the pulled is mandatory sometimes and I love the free parts! Good info, thanks!

[@jamesturner4042]

By and large this is informative. I got as far as trying to lift out the existing cartridge. When I pulled, the entire sink and fixtures lifted some. I was unwilling to keep going. I put the existing faucet back together. I suppose that i could have stood on the sink (as the narration in this video says), but I was unwilling to. I seem to recall that there is a tool that may pull out the cartridge, and so I will check out a home store

[@FastFixYouTube]

I completely understand. When the entire structure starts moving, that’s a sign to back off and try something different. Thanks for the comment and best of luck!

[@Stevenowski]

Good information! I just had my first Moen faucet start to drip and I went to do this task, using the Moan tool to extract the old cartridge, and still couldn't get it out! Off to buy a Delta faucet! I just got done reading below where Moen offers a lifetime warranty on their parts. I don't care! I'm still getting a Delta! For a $1.29 in repair parts, it's much easier, and obviously it will be a lot quicker.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Stevenowski yes, that part of the process seems to be a bear for everyone. Hope the rest of the procedure goes okay! Thanks for the comment :)

[@maryl2305]

Thank you for this video. I went to the store, bought the parks and installed them, as you described. Awesome. Didn't have to buy a new faucet. This one works fine now. My husband thinks this was a great Father's Day gift. Plus, I gave him a hair cut. Great day.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Mary L Fixed the sink and gave a haircut? Your husband is a lucky man! Thanks for the great comment :)

[@jinx9106]

Thanks for this video. My husband and I were about to give up until we watched you explain it. I appreciate you taking the time out to share your knowledge.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Regeinka Geneus absolutely! I’m glad this video helped you complete he fix. Thank you for the nice comment. Cheers!

[@nancyhilts9238]

Great video! I have never done anything like this before, and the step by step instructions were great! Just an aside, at Home Depot, they have a wonderful little gadget that is designed to remove the cartridge with ease. It is by Danco, it is for brass, plastic, and post-temp cartridges, cost is about $16, and it made pulling out my cartridge as easy as uncorking a bottle of wine. I struggled before getting this, trying to pull the cartridge out! Thank you for sharing!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Nancy Hilts great info, Nancy! Thanks for sharing :) have a great one!

[@billniece7434]

Ok, just finished this. It's true about using the special tool do help get it out. I didn't have it so I too stood on top of the sink to get it out. When I bought the new stem, the special tool came with it. It's just a plastic small piece. Fyi on this reinstall, I thought I didn't seat the stem correctly after I finished because only a little water was coming out. I took it all back out and tried again along with a few cuss words. I put it back together , same deal. I got pissed and started to turn it off and on like a mad man and then it started to flow like normal. In other words, after your install, turn the water off and on a bunch. What's happening is the o rings are finding there home, so to speak. I washed my hands, told the wife I fixed it (sex later) and now i will have a beer. Adios.

[@richardbramwell8876]

An excellent job of presenting the step-by-step procedure. I was confused about how far the little white tool is supposed to be turned. I believe it is about 1/2 turn. A full turn did not seem to work. At any rate, I fiddled back and forth and eventually a strong tug got the cartridge out. I don't know if you can edit your video to throw in a comment about how much of a turn is involved.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Richard Bramwell thanks for the comment, Richard! Unfortunately, KZbin no longer has options for video editing once the video is uploaded. There are several things I want to change in the video (your suggestion is one of them) but in order to do so I’d have to re-upload and lose everything associated with this video. I’m glad it helped you! Take care.

[@mrjj20914]

Thank you - well done video and very helpful; I removed the old cartridge by attaching a vise grip wrench at a 90 degree angle on the stem and then I gently tapped the wrench with a rubber mallet until the stem came out.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Great idea! 👍👍👍

[@stevenlitvintchouk3131]

Wow! This is exactly the model of kitchen faucet that I have! The handle is getting hard to turn, and I'm thinking that the cartridge may need replacing. Thank you for uploading this video!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps 👍

[@glfnrtrvr]

This is one of the best instructional videos I have seen. He walks you through the whole process excellently! I have done this myself and he does a great job of how to do it!!

[@superdave7063]

I got the 1225 cartage as a warranty replacement at no cost, so see if you can get it that way. The tap was probably 25 years old. Thank you for the video.

[@FastFixYouTube]

That's great! So many people have gotten free replacements from the video. Awesome!

[@judywhitney7646]

Very helpful. I had to go back a couple of times and rerun it because the black washer between the faucet and screw on base was left out in the pile of tools. THANKS.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Judy Whitney it wouldn’t be a true do-it-yourself job without having to do it twice. Haha, glad the video helped. Cheers!

[@ssives]

Great video! Just make sure you watch the orientation of the initial cartridge and white piece before replacing them. And take it slow putting the allen bolt back in handle. I rushed it the first time and messed the orientation of the handle. You have to hold the handle at an exact, correct orientation to get allen bolt back in properly. Also I used a t-shaped handle to remove the cartridge. I didn't read the instructions at first (hey, I'm a guy) and tried to turn the T handle like a wine bottle opener. Instead, you are supposed just use the t-handle to pull straight up. But by turning it, I was able to loosen the cartridge so it easily pulled up with a pliers.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Scott Ives yep, exactly. I was standing over my sink when I pulled the bad cartridge out. It took quite a bit of force to remove! Thanks for the informative comment!

[@bettiefullum5520]

Scott Ives l)

[@jpocketrocket]

Thank you for the video,I did mine with no trouble ,then attempted to do my mother-in-law's and they have hard water, even in the city and I bought a cheap puller off of amazon and I came out, but it was a bear. thought I was going to have to replace the whole faucet, but it worked out

[@FastFixYouTube]

Good thing you had the puller on hand! Glad this video helped you and I appreciate the comment 👍

[@bradobrien2539]

Great video. Learned a great deal. The plumbers I got off Angie's List were pricey for so simple a repair. I wish we had a "KZbin Plumbing" where the KZbin instructor would come to the house and talk you through the process.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Brad OBrien right! A handyman service that would teach you the repair as they fixed it. Good idea!

[@starsandwars5509]

Looked through so many videos. You have the best one..........for....... Single Handle Moen Faucet Handle Installation.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thank you! Glad it helped 👍

[@aghoover]

I changed out my 1225 valve. The new one seems really well lived up and now the handle falls down with gravity. Did I do something wrong and is there a fix for this. The good news is that the leak is fixed.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. The handle should not fall down with gravity as you mentioned. Without inspecting it, it's hard for me to say what's wrong. This site does a good job of offering causes and fixes. www.hunker.com/12534787/why-does-my-faucet-lever-keep-dropping. Best of luck

[@aghoover]

Fast Fix I’ll check that out. The valve replacement was so straight forward that I don’t know where I may have messed up. The inner part moves far more smoother compared to the replaced valve.

[@mikev3245]

Great instructional! It walked me thru nicely in just a few minutes without any problems. I used a core puller to get the old cartridge out and that made it real easy. Thanks!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Awesome! Nice job 👍

[@johnolthuis1952]

I have a similar faucet. Moen actually guarantees the cartridge for life. They will send you one for free. Sent me the aerator and washers as well. Came by courier in two days.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Geesh, that’s fast! Thanks for the info 👍

[@cranstjs]

So after an hour of struggling and two of us trying to pull the handle off, I finally got a hair dryer, WD40 and a three foot piece of wood to lever, with a twisting motion, and pop the handle off with as much strength as I could give it. It went flying three feet in the air finally. What the video shows will work if it's a fairly new faucet. But a 14 year old one, even one I had apart 5 years ago, will get calcification build up under it and it's about as strong as epoxy.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yikes… I got lucky with mine I guess. Yours so far is the toughest story regarding this fix as far as this comment section goes. Glad you got it apart 👍

[@graceveenema4762]

Don’t know where you are but in Ontario, Home Depot gives you the Moen cartridge free. Just ask for it…don’t take it off the peg @ $41.00. I just got one this morning with the help of a nice service agent who told me about the free replacement. My tap is 26 years old…looks just like yours. About to fix the drip which is why I was watching you do it.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Interesting. I was under the impression that only Moen could offer the free replacement. Much easier if you can simply go to the hardware store like Home Depot. Good info. Thanks!

[@cranstjs]

So I finally got this done after about 2.5 hours. Things to be wary of. The orientation of the cartridge is critical to get the clip back in. And older faucet will be difficult to get old parts off. I needed to heat the handle for a minute and use a piece of wood to lever the handle off with full strength.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Geesh, sounds like a struggle. I’ve heard of some having a very hard time removing the cartridge. Some even scraping the entire faucet because of removal issues. Nice use of heat and leverage to get it out!

[@robertfong-mow7235]

Does the clip fit into holes? Can't seem to get mine in. Thanks.

[@dundastard]

So when I pulled off the dome, the retainer nut and pivot stop remained inside - the replacement parts I had shipped from Moen included a new pivot and retainer, but I can't get the old ones out of the dome - any advice? (EDITED: I had been thinking they unscrewed but I just pushed down on the plastic insides from the top of the dome using a screwdriver with a light tap of the hammer and it popped out.) - thanks for making helpful videos!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yep, you got it! Nice work.

[@dundastard]

Thanks again for making the video!

[@peterpruimpjes]

Quick question: can I just remove the old cartridge, clean it, lubricate it, and reinstall it? Cartridge is a M1225

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Yes, people have done that and it can work, but it’s best to replace. Moen will replace your cartridge free of charge, so there’s no cost to you save for time, labor, and maybe a bit of frustration. Best of luck 👍

[@CampariMM]

FYI, I emailed Moen. Didn’t even need the original receipt. They mailed the new one for free within 4 days! Buy it for looks, buy it for life. 👍👍

[@FastFixYouTube]

Campari MM that’s great! I still need to do that...

[@tigerlilly6895]

I've had an issue with my cold water turning warm, I was told it's an issue with my faucet cartridge... what do you think?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Yes, that is correct. The cartridge regulates the hot/cold functions as does the mechanical movement of the faucet handle.

[@ensinitas]

you don't mention if you use plumbers grease on these. my plumber uses grease a lot and i've learned a lot from him. your thoughts?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I didn’t use grease and it functioned normally. It probably is a good idea, however. Go with what the experts say for sure.

[@smeefamily54]

Moen has a life time guarantee on their products. All you have to do is call them and explain the problem and they will send you a new part....free.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Many on this thread have taken advantage of that policy. Good on them! Thanks for the info 👍

[@stewwenman5115]

FREE...replacement MOEN cartridges...lifetime warranty...homedepot gave me two...one bathroom and one for kitchen...they had them above on the shelf the regular stock...you just show receipt or picture of your moen red/bue ID cover on your sink PICTURES..

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yes sir! Good on Moen 👍

[@Mduffin1]

The replacement cartridges now come with a plastic cap to loosen the cartridge so that you don't have to stand on the sink and pull on it. I purchased the pulling device for $6 which made pulling the cartridge very easy

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thanks for the heads up on that!

[@howlinwaters]

thank you so much for making this video. any other time i would've went out & bought a whole new faucet system for $150-200, so this helped me hang on to a pocketful of money with a $20 repair! thanks again 👍😊

[@FastFixYouTube]

Howlin' Waters you bet! Glad you found this useful. Cheers!

[@CampariMM]

Thx so much for this. You were a huge help. Couldn’t have done it otherwise. Hardest part was Allen screw removal and pulling old cartridge out. Cheers!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Campari MM haha, I agree! Those two things were the hardest part for me too. Thanks for the comment! Glad the video was helpful. Take care!

[@mwoolgardens]

Just bought my first house and one of the first things I've had to fix is this type of faucet. I'm unable to pull the handle off even after I remove the small screw with a hex key. Any thoughts about why it's stuck?

[@FastFixYouTube]

That’s pretty strange. It should easily come off after removing the screw. It’s possible the previous owner performed maintenance and put it together wrong. Or, it’s just stuck on. Don’t be afraid to gradually apply a decent amount of force, but if you feel it’s going to break, stop. If you can’t see any obvious obstructions and you’re uncomfortable continuing, call a plumber or handyman. Even better, just replace the entire unit. That’s what I did about a year after I performed this fix. Best of luck!

[@robcarmichael1508]

If your having problems getting the cartridge out use vise grips on the top skinny part and pull hard upwards, also using 2 people to pull upwards works well.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Haha, yes the more muscle the better with this!

[@kmacc974]

no longer cheaper on Amazon. ugh. Here I go! Fingers crossed! Thank you for the video!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Good luck!

[@christytoth7292]

Dont leave the house for 24 hours and if you do, turn the water ( hot and cold ) at that location or on the main . This advice is good after any plumbing project. I have a friend who installed a new tap and it had a defect and he payed for it LARGE.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Christy Toth yikes! That sounds bad... thanks for the advice!

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Do you have the specs on the O rings that seal the spout ? It's difficult to get the right ones once they are worn.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I’m sorry I do not have that information unfortunately. Perhaps take the old ones into a hardware store and see if they’ve got something that’s the same size. Sorry I could not be of much help! Thanks for commenting and for the question.👍👍👍

[@andrewkaufmann2451]

Nice video thank you. I'm glad you mentioned that you had to stand on your counter to pull the thing out. I was wondering how to do that. Wish you had that in your video too.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Andrew Kaufmann yeah I agree. Should’ve included that! Glad the commentary was enough. Thanks for the comment!

[@Debbienezfan]

My bf used the pliers, and hit it the pliers with a hammer to get it out.

[@darleenzigich7007]

Your video is great...thanks for that. I have followed the directions to a "T"....I get no water thru tho...I must be doing something wrong even tho I've checked and double checked and redone several times...yes I've turned the water valve back on under the sink, but it's like it's off. UGH.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hey there. Sorry to hear that! I assume water was flowing (and leaking) prior to doing the cartridge change, correct? Assuming that’s the case, be sure you purchased the correct cartridge for your faucet. I know that’s obvious, but stranger things have happened... if you’ve got the correct cartridge are you able to turn the handle in a full sweep as before? Basically, I’m trying to determine if you’ve got enough range in the handle to open the cartridge. Feel free to let me know what you find and I might have other ideas for your problem. Best of luck!

[@darleenzigich7007]

@@FastFixKZbin Thanks so much for the prompt response. Yes, the water was flowing and leaking prior...The cartridge Moen sent was the exact same that I pulled out of the faucet. I ended up calling a plumber...I guess he had the magic touch, because it's working now. He didn't say what was wrong, if anything. Parts were in there in the correct order, I think maybe some of the plastic round pieces may have been in disarray..maybe just needed man strength ;-) Thanks for your help! Love Moen and love these very helpful instructional videos!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Sometimes you’ve got to call in the pros. No shame in that. I’ve been there before several times. Too bad he didn’t tell you the problem...they rarely volunteer that info. Glad you’ve got water! 👍

[@Kodiak8066]

Thank you for the Great video, I was able to replace my cartridge in 30 minutes.. No more dripping ! I used the all brass version 1200 cartridge I bought last year, worked like a charm, old cartridge was pretty nasty !

[@FastFixYouTube]

Felix 66 great to hear! Glad this video helped and that you were successful. Thanks for the comment!

[@Anony479]

Thank you Blueoyster! Saved me a good $100 bucks through this video!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome!

[@78kurenai]

ikr, they said $98 for coming over +$$$ for whatever parts they need to fix which we all know they over price them

[@outcastedbro]

Good video. That damn allen 7/64 screw got stripped and now the handle is loose and bopping around. I may go for a different handle all together. 👍🏿

[@FastFixYouTube]

I’ve heard of this happening to others. It’s hard to say what to do, but you could spray penetrating fluid or try an “easy-out” system. If it were me, I’d replace the whole thing as you mentioned. I ended up replacing mine about two years after I made this video because it started leaking again. Best of luck.

[@BoggWeasel]

Moen site states that "You must have the original purchase receipt in order to receive warranty replacement parts"... needless to say, after 15 years I can't seem to put my hand on it. Great vid, I'm going to give it a go, even after paying for a replacement cartridge it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a new faucet,.

[@FastFixYouTube]

BoggWeasel this is true! Price isn’t too bad, but a few people commented that they didn’t have their receipt and were still able to get the replacement at no cost. This probably depends on a number of things, but you might give it a try. Best of luck!

[@willdaitch8346]

Moen has NEVER asked me for a receipt. As long as you are the original buyer of the faucet, that is you didn't move into the house where the faucet was already installed. They asked me for the model and the symptoms, and if I'm the original buyer, and for my address to ship the parts for free! Awesome service!

[@alchemy1]

How often does this happen? I type in " repairing moen kitchen faucet", this is the first video on top of the list and it is the same exact faucet as I am dealing with. The faucet was with a stainless-steel sink, dumped at a scrap yard. I brought it home. Well, I needed it and free is good. And then drip drip drip. For those with hard water calcium deposit you have your work cut out for you. While you have to struggle to take everything out, the finale of taking the actual cartridge out I will see what happens. I think I will have to take the water hoses out from the shut off underneath to drain the water from the area of the valve. Then spray some sort of lubricant, vinegar, lemon juice, coke or whatever and let it sit to loosen the calcium otherwise you just might lift up the counter top itself if your sink is secured to it and the faucet is secured to the sink. I think you got the picture. Okay, I am back and the report card is in: I sprayed some oil on that valve after having disconnected the two hoses so the water drains. I still had a whole of fun removing the valve. I used a channel lock with fat screw sitting on one and then the other side of the body with its edge sticking up as fulcrum for the channel lock so I can use it like a prybar. Finally, the valve gave in and I pulled it out. Having gone this far I will damn if I am not going to get my money's worth. I cleaned the valve really good and examined it with my two eyes I was born with and as far as I was concerned it looked nothing wrong with it. So, I mumbled to myself. Hey self, check inside the cylinder bore in there. So I did. I cleaned it too squeezing paper towel and turning it. I took a flash and took a good lock and it looked fine to me. I said to myself. Hey, self-put some vasoline on the valve and stick it back in there. And that I did. I then put the whole thing together. Not a drop of water leaked and that is the kind of warranty I wanted since especially saving me gas and time and no telling if I will get a free one since I had no receipt. I think somebody might just decide to do what I did. Just clean the dang thing and put it back in. Most often it is just dirt, sand, or otherwise some calcium builds it that can be cleaned. Very rare for any pit to happen on the cylinder bored. Cheers from Washington State.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Wow, first time I’ve heard this method. Glad that worked for you! It totally makes sense that the hard water buildup could cause leaks and a little cleaning could fix it up. Kudos on discovering that. Moen will honor the lifetime warranty (without receipt) if the cartridge does eventually poop out (this is what I’ve heard from others, but have not verified myself). Only thing left for you to do is make a KZbin video using your fix! Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@bohemianation]

Thank you for the video, I hate plumbing nothing ever lines up. But your video gave me the courage to try again how hard could it be. Ya 15min my butt, removal was easy with exception of yanking out the cartridge you weren't kidding standing on the counter. Then ride to ACE to make sure i had the right cartridge. Instalation error nothing went back or lined up the same, after multiple try and replaying your installation I got it. On your next video or remake of this one have someone else video while your working and I would also spend some time on how its self explanatory the way things should line up because it wasn't 3 out of 5 stars for your video

[@FastFixYouTube]

Thanks for the comment David. I'm glad you got it fixed...eventually. I agree on your advice regarding the video. Honestly, I recorded my install and put it on KZbin for the heck of it. Had no idea it would get so popular! Take care :)

[@Pwrcritter]

Nothings w plumbing is easy w me either lol.

[@stuntcardriver]

Where was it leaking? Around the cartridge or out of the spout?

[@FastFixYouTube]

stuntcardriver it was leaking from the spout, but the cartridge was causing the leak.

[@voldenuitzzz]

Thanks for the great step-by-step video. Just replaced 1225 cartridge on my kitchen faucet, was a simple DIY repair. Kudos to your vid.

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome! I appreciate the comment.

[@rinas.6264]

Can you tell me if the leak would be from under the sink or from the top around the faucet? I cannot identify where the water is coming from under the sink. It;s not leaking from the actual faucet...Thanks

[@FastFixYouTube]

If you have water under the sink I would check the connections to the hot and cold lines. They feed the faucet it’s water supply. If nothing there, check the piping for drips of water. Hope that helps!

[@kosmos1957]

Before you do ANYTHING place towels in the bottom of the sink tubs to prevent losing these small parts!

[@curiouskitten]

Moen has lifetime warranty on it's products. Call Moen customer service with a picture/model # of your faucet and they will send you repair parts for free. I've done this often.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Francesca Norman thanks for the info! I wish I had known...

[@curiouskitten]

I know, it took me complaining to homedepot guy about the price of the cartridges whence he told me if it's Moen, call them get one for free. Today my kitchen faucet similar to this one here isn't letting water thru although the pressure is right - I called and they are sending me the cartridge and associated kit for the repair. :) At least $50 bucks saved. Moen is expensive but life time warranty really pays for itself especially if one takes care of their faucets. Oh, and thank you for the video. Love people who share

[@ababner317]

Yes Moen has a Life Time guarantee. They are absolutely the BEST company to deal with hands down. I will always buy Moen they are the absolute best.

[@mhz988]

Very helpful video, so glad that I found it. I have Meon sinks for both my kitchen and bathrooms installed in my home when it got built. Do anyone know if it will still be under warranty if you don't have the receipt because a developer built my house. I saw that faucet parts have like limited years of warranty.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Glad the video helped you. From what it sounds like from others making comments; receipt or no receipt, Moen will take care of you. Best of luck!

[@Kaiokenx4_]

When I remove the handle I don’t have access to the screw, instead a small metal rod is shown that’s attached to a ball joint. Not sure if you know how to do the other style of sink.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Off hand, I can’t picture the setup you described. There are several styles and there should be a demo on KZbin somewhere. Just search the brand and style of your faucet and hopefully there will be a video. Thanks.

[@Kaiokenx4_]

@@FastFixKZbin thanks for the reply, I was able to find what the style was. It was one with a ball joint that swivels, it doesn’t actually have a cartridge. This one has two springs with rubber gaskets around them that fit under the ball that connects to the handle with a small screw. Thanks for all the maintenance videos!

[@robcarmichael1508]

When you put the clip back in at the 5:58 mark it went in so easily? I can't seem to put the clip back in.Is there holes in the cartridge that it fits into?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. There should be a groove that it sits in…it’s been a number of years since I did this fix and I haven’t had to do it since. Sorry I just don’t exactly remember….

[@patrickchaplin2365]

G. B. Stein said “Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone.” with that , I say thank you sir.

[@FastFixYouTube]

And thank you! Excellent quote!

[@jadekim7697]

I want to switch new faucet. What faucet moen model that you showed me ?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I also switched faucets several years ago and I don’t remember the model of this one. If you’re switching faucets, it doesn’t matter much what your existing model is. Most replacements will work with your current configuration. Hope this helps 👍

[@nofear39]

I have a shutting the water off issue with this. Though I've turned the valves as far as I can in order to shut the water off, the faucet still drips, which makes me wonder if the problem is within the valves themselves, instead of the cartridge.

[@FastFixYouTube]

El D.A. Hmm...sounds like you've got issues with your on/off valves and your cartridge. In that case, you'll have to track your water lines back to the next valve in the system which could quite possibly be the main on/off valve. I'd try shutting the valves to the sink off, then turning the faucet on. If water still comes out at a steady rate, you've got a problem with your shut off valves. If that's the case, you'll probably have to shut the main water valve off in order to replace the defective valves. If the sink drips, the cartridge is likely bad as well. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

[@thirstyhamster3112]

One of my most watched videos!

[@jrzzrj]

Just when I thought I was getting this done right....I lose it at 6:09 6:30 . The whole piece needs to show all the parts and how they fit back together. together. When I try to put the handle back on it is real loose and almost comes off in the up/down movement. Left/right does turn water on/off....but the handle wants to come off. ???

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello again! Sorry you’re having problems. I wish I could tell you what to do, but I’ve since replace this entire faucet with a different model. Otherwise, I just tear into it and try to figure it out for you. Sorry I’m replying to this, I know it’s about a month old at this point. I hope you got it fixed!

[@jrzzrj]

@@FastFixKZbin ----Oh yeah. Moen is an A-1 company that really stands behind their products. Since last time, They sent me ALL the necessary parts of replacement to get my faucet going again. So I am back in 'business' again, hopefully another 15 yrs!. lol

[@kevinryan1675]

Great instructional video! I followed it step by step and you're right about the cartridge being stuck in there tightly. I had to stand up on the sink to pull it out and instead of using pliers, I had to use vice grips. Thanks for posting/sharing.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Kevin Ryan you bet! Thanks for the comment!

[@jewlzgonzalezz1307]

What if I don’t have access to getting another cartridge right away? Can I just clean the existing one?

[@FastFixYouTube]

You can certainly try cleaning it, but the problem is likely the o-ring seals going bad and cleaning won’t help that unfortunately. No harm in trying however. Best of luck!

[@handsomepat4815]

Thank you sir. I never would’ve pulled that hard on the cartridge!

[@FastFixYouTube]

I hear ya and you’re welcome! 👍

[@jrzzrj]

Moen sent me a free kit to re-install the cartridge (15 yrs old). But am having trouble getting the handle seated properly. As long as you are the original owner of Moen Water products, they will send needed parts Free and post-free.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Yes the free parts are fantastic! It is somewhat of a pain to fix these due to the corrosion and wear over the years. I hope things worked out and you were able to get this replaced. Thanks for coming and have a great day!

[@jrzzrj]

@@FastFixKZbin ----Yes, Moen has sent ALL needed parts to get my 15 yr old faucet going again. All is well! Thanks

[@headrush4984]

Hi. I have the same faucet and handle doesn’t leak, it’s hard to turn and really squeaky.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. You probably have a cartridge issue. They don’t always leak when they fail. They can also develop symptoms that you describe. Moen replaces the cartridges for free, so I’d start there. Best of luck!

[@pylgrym]

At my mother in law faucet fixing it with you now! Thanks!

[@FastFixYouTube]

pylgrym best of luck to you! Ha is for the comment!

[@MrAlex5908]

I've replaced the cartdridge but the hadle does not hold and goes down on its own. Can it be fixed?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Alexander_S you might have a problem with the friction ring. This part helps to eliminate the level sinking due to gravity. Google Moen friction ring to find out more. Good luck!

[@MrAlex5908]

Thanks.

[@angelbreeze82]

This video was so helpful. My kitchen faucet is just like new now. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Lisa G you’re welcome! Thanks for the comment :)

[@frankmontez6853]

I think mine is clogged up . Getting low flow after I fixed a leak so i'm sure there's sediment blocking it .

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yes, I’d say that’s a likely cause

[@pamlyn1]

Thank you for making this video. Extremely helpful.

[@WorldPeace21]

My Moen kitchen faucet doesn't have the hot/cold plug. I can't just remove the top. Any ideas?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. They do a good job of hiding the screws… it’s on the handle somewhere. Without knowing the model, it’d be pointless for me to guess. Just look. Rey hard and move the handle around to find the screw. I’d try and figure out the model then Google it. Should get a reliable result. Best of luck

[@vonboldler5219]

Thanks for the quick fix, very helpful! Saved me some anxiety

[@FastFixYouTube]

You bet! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jeffhernandez9599]

Thank you for this video! Just fixed my leaking Moen faucet while watching the Seahawks-Falcons game!

[@beanbag345]

Thanks for the video, helped a lot to see it done first!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You bet! Glad this helped 👍

[@agentmirv]

Thanks for this! I always come back to this particular video when I have this problem.

[@FastFixYouTube]

agentmirv you are welcome! Glad the video is of help!

[@DJ_the_DJ_atx]

Im struggling with the 7/64 allen wrench. What is the trick?

[@FastFixYouTube]

No real trick. Some are easier than others. With stubborn screws or bolts, I like to hold pressure on them for a duration of a few seconds (when they’re stuck). Release pressure, than apply more pressure. I’m not increasing the pressure, just applying a constant force on the screw/bolt. That way you’re not risking a strip or damaged screw/bolt. It may take several attempts to get it to budge, it be patient and don’t apply a tom of force that might cause it to strip. Best of luck.

[@robs7050]

When you took off the dome and the black washer got stuck inside how where you able to twist that out? Having same issue.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. The black base should unscrew from the base or simply pull off. Let me know if this works for you.

[@robs7050]

@@FastFixKZbin yes..with a little force was able to pull it right off. Great video. Thanks for the help.

[@gyoung4597]

Excellent video! I was able to repair the faucet!! Thxs!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You bet! I appreciate your comment 👍

[@sharonshimizu9279]

I can not get the metal "L" shaped thing to fit inside the white washer. So water will not turn off when both are open. I can only use cold water!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Sorry…. I made this video years ago and changed out my entire sink since then. Best of luck!

[@manuelmolina7351]

Is it a 5/64 or a 7/64 allen wrench?

[@FastFixYouTube]

It’s a 7/64. I goofed and said 5/64 a couple times. Thanks for the question!

[@summerwine1970]

I can’t move the first screw to remove the handle. Doesn’t move at all. Any advice?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Sometimes the screws are too degraded to remove. Honestly, I’d just buy a new faucet altogether.

[@summerwine1970]

@@FastFixKZbin Thanks so much! I will replace the faucet for sure, once I'll renovate the kitchen, as the faucet can not be accessed easily. Howerver, I used vinegar and managed to loosen the screw after a while. Thank you so much for your video. that helped a lot!

[@jimstuart9052]

just a great video. very conversational, a nice pace, and easy to follow you and understand. thank you!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome!