How to Repair a Moen Shower/Tub valve

[@jarrelmuhammad2272]

I ran into every possible problem he stated. Cartridge wouldn't come out. Then it broke while pulling it out. Then water temperature was opposite. This video made the process easy. And got over those obstacles easily. Definitely wouldn't have been able to complete this project without this video. Thank you so much

[@ashleemarie8779]

How did you get it out after it broke?

[@sunshineafrican6872]

I was trying to replace my 18 years old faucet cartridge but I had a hard time pulling it out even though I sprayed some lubricant still no luck . I ended up giving it up and only replaced the handle . I think that's the most challenging part .

[@sunshineafrican6872]

Yes , I watched this video and bought a faucet cartridge puller , that helped a lot 😅 , finally the project was successfully completed after a few hours 😢😅

[@hansyjp]

Thank you so much! My husband and I used this video to help us fix our shower. Paid $42 for the cartridge and $12 for the puller @ Home Depot. The ability to do it ourselves: Priceless!

[@TheresaG21]

Moen replace cartridges for free if you call them and ask for one. Been in my house 23 yrs. Never paid for 1 yet. Got to call and give it a week or 2 in mail.

[@sacrajah]

Missed your comment . This could have saved a lot of time.

[@briantraynor645]

Almost 11 years later and your video is still helping people. This worked perfectly for me. Thanks for representing Ramona so well. Whenever I do need a plumber to come out I know who to call.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Thank you so much. Ive been telling my Landlords that ive been having problems with my shower valve since 2014 and the damn thing finally gave out today 2/23/2020 and my Landlords only like to be reached by email so here we are 6 hours later with Zero replies. I searched on google how to replace the shower valve and your video popped up. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Because of your How To video, i was able to replace the cartridge my self and it was the MOEN part# 1222 that was needed. Part was only about $50.00s plus $15.00 for the removal tool which i bought. I repaired it and now my kids can take a shower. Thank you very much, i am very grateful!

[@cindybrown1090]

Of all the DIY repair video dudes we’ve used over the years, you are one of the best. Thanks for your help. Don’t know what we’d do without people like you who are willing to take the time to share your knowledges and experience to make our lives easier. From Cindy and Dave in Terrace, BC, Canada.... THANKS 😘💕

[@s.c.4147]

Great DIY video! Total cost for moen cartridge, extra moen pin, plumber's grease and a knock off puller at Home Depot $66.45! The guy at Home Depot looked at me like I was crazy when he realized that I was fixing it myself. (Yes, I know I'm a women and I am going to fix it, lol) End result, It works great, I saved a lot of money and all due to your terrific DIY video! Thank you!😊

[@johnhegarty1761]

That's because that fool would need a squad car and a road map to find his way home! Don't ever apologize for being a woman and doing DIY projects I have 7 sisters and most of them can do a least the bare minimum. You really want to take a bunch of grief Go to the auto parts store.

[@akairborne]

It's one thing to be a plumber or another tradesperson, it's an entirely another thing to be able to clearly and succinctly explain how to properly do something. Very well done!

[@jmfa57]

This was by far the most complete and most helpful video I've seen. I needed the special T handle puller tool, and I missed the step where I could have used the special plastic tool to seat the valve body, which would have saved me a few minutes, but I got it done. I really did have to use steel wool, scotch brite and fine sandpaper inside the valve housing to get some calcium buildup out. I also found that using the Moen supplied grease helped seat the valve easily. This video was so much more informative than most, thank you for sharing. I saved quite a bit of money today.

[@freddsims648]

You can use CLR or Liquid Hammer to remove the calcium buildup.

[@EricTrethewey-v1g]

13 years later after posting and I still found this to be the best video on replacing a Moen 1222 cartridge. Very informative with step by step instructions. I did have to remove the escutcheon to access the cartridge pin, but other than that, your video gave me the confidence to tackle the replacement without hiring a plumber. Well done. BTW, call Moen to get a replacement cartridge at no charge (providing you can wait for shipping). No proof of purchase required.

[@timguay7594]

Did exactly what you said and it worked.. had to use two pliers one loosening the valve and the other pulling the stem.. it slowly came out. Thank you for your great and wise explanation.. Went to my local home hardware and they gave me the part.. Moen has great lifetime warranty.

[@kimberly1954]

Thank you so much for your instructional video. After researching what could be done to repair my long time leaking shower faucet, I had the confidence to attempt this repair myself. I also spoke with a couple of colleagues for added advice. One colleague supported me, the other said I should call a professional before I made the problem worse. I listened to him for a couple of minutes but ultimately it motivated me to fix this leak myself. SUCCESS. I was able to accomplish everything you showed in your video, I am so proud of myself and I'm sure I saved at least $200.00. Thank you for giving me the confidence to do a home repair, I know other women can do this too!

[@Zaroff85]

And I did. Huge life saver. I was looking at a plumber doing it for $300+. Bought the replacement part at Lowe’s for $40. Did it all myself thank you for your help!

[@alan19844]

Would you be able to tell me the model number if you know it, I'd appreciate that!

[@Zaroff85]

@@alan19844 oh gosh that was over 3 years ago I forgot now. Also no longer live in that home anymore.

[@brucemay8166]

Greg Chick - Excellent video! My house guests will appreciate their hot showers. It seems like my DIY repairs on our 50-year old plumbing never go smoothly (everything is stuck, things break, etc.). Your video prepared me for those moments, highlighted all the most important details and...IT WORKED! I’m grateful for your excellent work. Thank you!

[@fiendish67]

I did it; I'm the hero of the house and the weekend no less! At first, I was going to give up, because, you are right, a plumber can be cheaper after I mess it up. But since it happened on Saturday morning, it would mean Tuesday with no shower. Thanks to you, I accomplished the job and saved about $200.00. Thank you for your great video.

[@mikevasapollo6349]

I'd like to start out by saying I'm glad your video was the first suggestion for my search. I watched your video and it saved me god knows how much money hiring a plumber as it wasn't something I'm familiar with whatsoever. All of a sudden my bathroom turned into a sauna from all the hot water flowing through the damaged cartridge. I watched your video, ran to the plumbing supply store and purchased my cartridge, didn't work at first as it still flowed through just like my old one did. I stopped watched your video again and went back to it and was successful! Thank you sir!

[@georgeoprishko3106]

Thanks a Million, I was able to pick up the cartridge at Home Depot for $39.00. I didn't need the puller I was able to pull it with pliers. The guy at Home Depot told me to call Moen and they would send me a new one free of charge. I didn't do that yet, I'm just happy I found this video and my shower is working again

[@brucetyrrell475]

True. That cartridge has been recalled.

[@TBirdMcCloy]

The first time I had this Moen valve fail in the on position, I called a plumber. He charged me $700+, and over the course of 3 visits... cut a hole in the wall behind the bathroom (another $500 to repair), to attempt to de-weld and replace the entire valve. I begged him to please just try replacing the cartridge moments before his plan to break through the tile inside the shower for another go at de-welding the valve from the inside. He told me that 90% of the time, replacing the cartridge alone doesn't work, hence his attempt to destroy my house. Ultimately, he ended up replacing the cartridge, after nearly lighting the house on fire trying to de-weld the old valve out completely. The second time this happened in the other bathroom, I followed this video and replaced the valve by myself from the front. It worked. It cost me the cartridge and the valve puller, so like $55 + $27, and 30 minutes. Really appreciate the time you spent making these videos. We don't all grow up with handy dads, so it's great to have access to someone else's.

[@causticcatspit]

one of the few tutorial videos online that walks the viewer through everything required in a very practical and thorough manner without a bunch of fluff. I agree with the others about the audio quality, but when you're stuck with a shower gushing out hot water, audio quality matters very little. Thank you for the comprehensive guide.

[@debrapolenz2928]

I was watching on my phone and upright with small window was fine but when I clicked on full screen audio was low and bad???? Very odd indeed!

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[@ctjjsouthfl6665]

I have to agree with so many of the comments in that it takes a special talent to now only know a trade, but be able to explain it so that it can understood by someone not in the profession being taught. From your video, I was able to complete the repair with no issue. I did find the valve at a little cal Ace Hardware for $53. I thankfully did not need any additional tools to remove the old valve. Thanks for taking the time to teach.

[@geraldyvallet6671]

Thank you so much for this video. My shower faucet wouldn't shut off the water. I was freaking out and didnt know what to do. After watching your video; I went to Home depot to get the MOEN Cartridge replacement.... It was hard at first to remove from the tube due to a broken piece. Your video not only allowed me to fix the shower but also save me hundreds of dollars from hiring a plumber. Thank you Sir...not all heroes wear capes.

[@kyuungy]

I just wanted to say thank you for this video! Our moen shower valve wasn't closing properly and I went and bought a new cartridge and handle and followed the instructions on this video! I was scared at first since I had no prior plumbing experience, but you made it easy to understand! Thanks and thumbs up!

[@kimmomarlow4125]

I feel decieved i was told that moen was the best faucet

[@MarkFrauenfelder]

Thanks for this time-saving and money saving video. You are an excellent explainer, and the video was well-shot and well-edited.

[@brenttownsend2554]

Great video, helped a lot but I'd like to describe an experience that I had doing this. I called Moen for the free replacement for my Positemp valve. It came promptly and I finally got the nerve to do it. I spent almost an hour getting the old one out. It was about 14 years old and with the help of this and other videos, a heat gun and some WD40, it finally released. I put the new one in, properly aligned, got everything back together and when I turned the water back on, something was wrong. Turning the valve counter clockwise, I'd get cold, then off, then hot. Holy crap! What did I do? None of the vids that I watched covered this. The cartridges looked exactly the same. I called Moen and explained my situation and they promptly sent another. When I compared the newest cartridge with the other "new" cartridge, they looked the same but numbers at the back near the O-ring were different. I can only surmise that I got the wrong cartridge the first time. The second replacement went smoothly, but not without a little bit of anxiety. Hopefully, this will help anyone who might find themselves in the same situation.

[@fieldhb]

This is such a good video, Gave me everything I needed to know to do the job. I also had the issue that when I turned everything on, it started on hot, went to off, then went to cold. I called the moen helpline and the guy asked me if the flat parts of the stem were at top and bottom, they weren't. Also the one flat part that is supposed to be at bottom has a little notch in it. I turned the stem to the right position and it all worked fine. Dont know why they send these out with the stem in the wrong position, but it is something to watch out for.

Maaannnn, I am glad you send this info out. I have this issue now for 15yrs., and been getting ONLY HOT WATER, from my valve for all these years, I think MOEN SEND ME a STEM IN THE WRONG POSITION, I will try to ROTATE it soon. I am not too clear what you meant by "flat part on top of stem" , and the "little notch: , but I will figure it out. Hopefully. Thnx. agian.@@fieldhb

I am confused. Turning the valve CCW from the OFF POSITION, should give COLD first, THEN HOT. I do not understand here. Your OFF was in the MIDDLE? If, so, what position was the handle, before you turned it ccw? I am totally confused, but thnx. still.

[@vincestanton2717]

STEP 1: TURN YOUR WATER MAIN OFF!!!! This guy’s video is fantastic- first rate. BUT it is easy to skip over the talking portion at the beginning of his video. I did this and failed to understand how serious a mista it would be to pull your valve/cartridge out without first turning your home’s water completely off. The situation quickly turned into a nightmare when my spouse and I realized we’d never discovered where our water main is! Even in our inspection report from a year ago, there was no determination of its location. I had to call the emergency line of my utility company to get guidance and turn off the water main. Finally, with the water off, I was able to replace the valve and then test the water. All good now thanks to this vid 👍🏼

[@mhhill8510]

I watched this once, knew what I needed, bought the new cartridge and the puller to have just in case. I ended up needing it. It took me 5-10 minutes in total to complete. Had I not watched, it would have taken me longer to make this repair. My house is 120 years old so any time I can do repairs myself I am thankful!

[@TheGregchick]

Glad to be of help, in these times we all need to be helpful and know the facts, be it, plumbing or other..

[@nicolasnowinski8730]

Great video, thanks. Just a note, for the allen wrench you need a 7/64 size allen wrench, which is not included in every set of allen wrenches (especially ones that come with inexpensive home toolboxes and similar setups.) I was able to get a puller - which I ended up needing - for about $15 at home depot when I was buying the Moen OEM valve.

[@manueltacub5544]

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[@SkySim]

Mine is 3/32

[@nitro_001newman2]

@@SkySimHow do you know what size allen wrench works? I have about 8 same size allen wrenches that are a little too big. I’ve collected them with all the stuff they give you when you build furniture and stuff at home.

[@MsMeredtih]

Thank you for specifically mentioning the allen wrench size. After going through my fairly large, but random collection, but not having the right one, I knew exactly what to look for when I went to my hardware store.

[@OmerHawary]

Thank you for putting out a great service for DIY folks. Your clear step-by-step instructions helped me replace my leaky cartridge in a short amount of time

[@Wrongrealities]

One of the best how to videos I've seen

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

"How to", eh? 8:00 She must've liked that, he really made her squirt!

[@manuelvalentin2648]

Thank you so much! I followed your video and it was a cinch to fix! After a quick stop at Lowe's, $50 for both the shower handle and the cartridge, and 15 or so minutes labor, and PRESTO! Done deal! Much appreciated my friend!!!

[@TheGregchick]

I hope you bought the Moen, made by Moen, (OEM), not the Danco brand that fits Moen, the cheaper China made import is a short lived product. I say this because the OEM is about $50 with tax. The handles are about $10 or more. The cheaper handles work and don't need to be OEM, just the cartridge. Thanks for watching and happy showering..

[@TheDrJeo]

Thank you very much. Great video. I have several of these valves in my building.. Hired a "plumber" to repair one about a month ago. Total disaster, water went from off to hot to off to cold. I called the owner of the plumbing company and promptly was able to send a competent plumber. This time I did it myself in less than an hour and it works perfectly. I did need the puller and was prepared for that.

[@TheGregchick]

The stem just needed rotating to correct the hot first problem...

[@droningwithregg4527]

Very good video! I followed every step of the way. It was a little bit hard to come out but it finally came out. It took me a little while because I didn’t tighten the cartridge puller all the way. I went back and look at the video and tighten the puller and it started coming out. Excellent video, and thank you for the step by step process.

[@phillipsanchez9626]

Thank you so much, really helped me understand the amount of work involved and the potential part costs.

[@Neel_Latep]

My left ear enjoyed this.

[@joearrowsmith3314]

I thought my speakers were broken! Took a minute to figure it out.

[@DanielRodriguez-qy7zx]

😂

[@bobbyjones-uv5cn]

Great, now my right ear's jealous.

[@Totaldrama_fan999]

🤣🤣🤣

[@marylouros]

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[@felojelo1]

I wanted to thank you so much for such a good and easy to understand video on how to successfully remove this 1222 Moen cartridge, it was a success for me. Much appreciated.

[@daveg0222]

Baby one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen. Detail and no watching unnecessary information. Thank you

[@christopherbasirico509]

this dude just saved me $250. Thanks Ramon.

[@teddybear9172]

Awesome video, I just saved myself at least 2 to five hundred dollars on calling a plummer. Thanks for the video.

[@gregchick3311]

My pleasure..

[@gordeye1]

Big help. My hot and cold were reversed by my plumber on install. Your video said to rotate the inner stem 180 deg. but that would leave the water on all the time. I had to rotate the H/C 180 deg. to get hot and cold on the right side. Thanks again

[@curtisdonzil5197]

Very in depth video, the plumber doesn't run through areas when fixing the faucet; he does a really thorough explanation of how to fix the faucet.

[@loribrown2528]

Thank you so much for the video! I just replaced my shower/tub valve. The only problem I had was getting the cartridge out, the puller tool did not work (although I had a generic brand which you said would not work). However, the square plastic holder did help to loosen it. Only other challenge I had was getting that pin back in. After several attempts and some prayer it went into place. Praise God! After the water came back on I discovered the handle was on backwards, but that was a simple fix.

[@keithmaly904]

This was super helpful today. Was able to follow the his directions and avert the charge for an emergency plumbers visit!

[@bkhoavo]

A DIY vid can't get any better than this. Best dressed instructor too.

[@2Bouse]

You gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@titan9m]

Thank you so much for this video. My handle wouldn't shut off the water. Had to turn off the water to the whole house on a Saturday hours before guest arrived for my daughters b-day. Followed these steps plus 2 trips to home depot and FIXED it myself with your help. THANK YOU! 👍👍

[@aquacast5350]

Thank you for the content. Followed directions and replaced a 26 year old broken valve cartridge in under 30 minutes. The longest wait was for Moen to UPS the parts since they are warranted and are replaced at no cost to the original owner.

[@janewynn1147]

8:40 is my favorite part of the video....you know what you are doing

[@cherryavakin4612]

jane wynn omg that is so dirty mined...

[@JesusSaves827]

Yeah.....,plumbers sure know how to finger a hole.

[@Skoot61]

@@JesusSaves827 - Haha... Everyone knows there's a much more "satisfactory tool" which should be used when performing that task.... :)

[@rup54]

Very bad!

[@Butch1982]

BEST vid so far. I can tell you are not doing it for the very first time :) Thank you sir

[@johnl4899]

Thank you! Very helpful! FYI if anyone else has the problem I did: I turned the knob this morning and it broke off with the stem inside the handle and started spraying everywhere! Turned off the water and the stem had broken off about 1/4" inside the cartridge so I could not use a puller because there was nothing to attach it to. So I used a 5/32 inch masonry drill bit and drilled a hole deep into the broken stem within the cartridge. Then I screwed a gold screw in the hole, sprayed the cartridge with WD40 and used pliers to pull on the screw. It took some serious pulling but the cartridge slowly came out!

[@warrensuton9066]

John L never say die.. good job hanging in there. most would have said awww screw it. lol

[@heidihavrilla9707]

My husband was out of town and I was home with 4 kids and had a shower that would not shut off. I turned the water off and watched your video on how to repair a Moen. Yep..no plumber needed here!!! Thank you for your help!!

[@jessicope]

Wow! The shower tub valves seem way less "scary" to address now. We(my spouse and I) have a home with plumbing components that are now between 22 and 27 years old... each of the faucets have begun to leak (drip) through the 4 years we've been here. Addressing the sinks had felt very straightforward (easy). Thank you for making and sharing this video!

[@ramonasplumber]

Thanks, I try very hard to do my best at everything I do.

[@haroldpinter8076]

And done in a pressed clean white button up shirt nonetheless, very impressive and a professional appearance. Very well done!

[@gahoopertx]

Outstanding job! I followed this and was able to replace my values no problem. Thank you very much for the great video.

[@Evanator404]

What were you values before that it took a plumer for you to change?

[@TheGregchick]

Some jobs are more corroded, many times the cartridge just slides out, other times more force is needed, other times the center brass stem in the cartridge pulls out of the cartridge body then a different puller is needed. If you have a half a dozen pullers, you can deal with the toughest and then again if you have a pair of pliers and are lucky, and talented, your home free...

[@mickistevens4886]

Great video. I got the Moen cartridge and puller tool replacement kit for $19.00 on Amazon.

[@mikebather6688]

But you have to waste your fuel to get there

[@mikebather6688]

Johnny AppleStead dumbass apple what if you don't have a bike

[@mikebather6688]

Johnny AppleStead looks like you're the one whining

[@mikebather6688]

Johnny AppleStead and clearly you have deleted your own comment

[@jbfrank3]

Can’t think you enough for posting this almost 9 years ago! I used it to fix our shower and had zero problems as a result. Thank you!

[@robinhudson6710]

Thank you for being so amazing!!! My faucet in my master bathroom was running and wouldn't stop! With your help and your video, I was able to fix my faucet! Thanks for saving me hundreds of dollars!

[@glennthomas4159]

Fact check.. the tool he says is “in the neighborhood of $100” is $15 at Home Depot. The cartridge he says is $75 to $100 is under $50 at Home Depot. Both could be found cheaper elsewhere. This took 5 minutes and with the tool is was very easy. Forget all his warnings and watch another less threatening video. Aside from the needless warnings that may lead you to hire a plumber, everything else is good.

[@MTNManReviews]

I laughed out loud at his warnings!

[@pitfashion]

Does any one know what the tool he use called at Home Depot ?

[@glennthomas4159]

@@pitfashion take the model number of the valve to home depot and say you need the puller for it. It was cheap. This guy’s trying to scare you into giving up. It’s easy.

[@pitfashion]

@@glennthomas4159 thank you

[@lukman8400]

@@glennthomas4159 how do you get the valve number (i have not watch this video)

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Im watching this because my shower valve had to break today, on Christmas day 😤🤣😎😎🤙🔥🔥🔥

[@thiscorrosion900]

That's Incredible!!!

[@kenshirk6993]

The puller is $12.95 at Home depot, the cartridge is $39.99

[@Googaliemoogalie]

wouldn't the cartridge be free? if you trade your old one in? (moen warranty)

[@robertrraineyjr967]

The OFF-BRAND puller may be $12.95 at Home Depot, but the Moen posi-temp puller is $35.46 at Faucet-Warehouse online. I don't recommend cheap reproductions of tools like this because they may damage your valve housing, causing you to call a plumber that you had a choice to call in the first place. As long as you know that you are taking that chance, go ahead with the cheap stuff. Then if you damage your other parts you can let your plumber replace the whole posi-temp pressure balancing rough-in valve she-bang BEHIND the wall and tile (Part approx. $76) and get a tile man to repair the tile damage that your greediness caused. So, you have to ask yourself, punk: "Do you feel LUCKY?"

[@sahem4670]

Moen honors the warranty if you are the original owner of the house and the cartridge was installed by the builder. If you are not the original owner, you might be able to bargain with them and they'll ship the replacement cartridge to you for only $20. Moen warranties the replacement cartridge for one year only.

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[@gggrrreeegggsss]

Home depot just gave me a replacement cartridge, no questions asked, no charge. I walked up to the cash expecting to pay $60/70... nope, no charge! I didn't have to prove that I bought the shower set at Home depot (which I had) and I didn't even have to show them the damaged one.

[@abankwar]

Thanks for this video, we saved paying plumber $120 by looking at this video. Just purchased cartridge and puller from Home Depot and followed the steps on this video.

[@jhead2007]

I did this! Sadly I had another bath that had the same problem last fall. Plumber charged me $240. I repaired my second one for only the price of a new cartridge $40. THANK YOU!

[@samyangkam8928]

Knowledge and skill are the keys to wealth and power, and will also save you from having to call a plumber. Thanks for sharing!

[@catcart1234]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@bigfish454m]

do you need plumbers grease??? so the next time it will come out easier! been my experience! good video!!

[@dieseldust76]

bigfish454m , exactly he never used plumbers grease on the seals.

[@WellStudied]

Where do they sell the white plumbing dress shirts?

[@gregorysanders4611]

Dickies

[@ramonasplumber]

Brett Allen , Ross dress for less!

[@donblodgett2112]

Purchased the Moen Core Puller at Home Depot for $14.00. I could not have removed the cartridge without it. it took two of us one on each side of the valve. The old one was in place for about 25 years. It was very difficult to remove but with out this tool it would have been impossible to remove the old cartridge. Thank you so much for this video it was very helpful.

[@mrs.desireecarr2169]

Thank you for the plumbing knowledge. The video repair is easy and clear to understand. Thank you.

[@gregchick3311]

I love to help.

[@animation78]

Hello ramonasplumber... I have a Moen, how do i know what model number is the cartridge that I need to buy.. and just to confirm i need to turn of the water from the main valve outside the house correct?

[@uberurbana4894]

Moen cartridges are lifetime warranty !!! call them up. they will ship you one for FREE !!!!!!!

[@robgeenen79]

Moen warrants to the original consumer purchaser for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home (the "Warranty Period" for homeowners), that this faucet will be leak- and drip-free during normal use and all parts and finishes of this faucet will be free from defects in material and manufacturing ...

[@eternalkos5231]

Went to home depot they gave me the part for free

[@CourtDejur]

Eternal Kos how’d you work that out?

[@eternalkos5231]

CourtDejur just brought the cartridge in with me and they gave me a replacement

[@umaxen01]

This is a truly poor design. I'm sorry I ever installed these into my new house. I have 4 in all and as standard home maintenance replaced all the valves at 8 years. This is an unnecessary, complex, proprietary part. It wastes water as well because it's either on or off. If you want a slow flow of warm or hot water? Sorry, it gives you FULL blast whether you like it or not... A waste of water.

[@thepaulhowell]

I had this same issue. I took the shower head off, installed an inexpensive ball valve and put the shower head back on. I can easily control the flow of water or turn it off.

[@norm9830]

Go to Home Depot and buy an inline valve that will fit the shower arm that is attached to the shower head. Take the shower arm with you or measure it. Then you will be able to regulate the flow

[@TxConfidential]

Thank you for the knowledge, I got mine done today due to shower head leaking thanks to your video. Cartridge was 55 bucks and tool was 16. The only issue I ran into which was why I think it was in need of replacing was the rubber seals on the left and right side seem to be torn apart which caused the cartridge to get stuck half way out. I just twisted and turned while applying quite a bit of force which slowly but surely popped the value out. I had to remove the pieces of rubber seal which were left behind. The valve went back into place a lot easier than it came out. Took about 10 minutes tops.

[@jessicaporter49]

Thank you my friend! Our shower handle broke today I watched your video and it just needed a cartridge replacement! It now works perfectly! Thank you so much!!!

[@Karinaribeiroq]

Thank you. Great Video. HomeDepot SKUs that I used for my project: Store SO SKU #1000897582 - Posi-Temp Pressure Balanced Shower Cartridge - $39.00Store SKU #404050 - Cartridge Puller for MOEN - $12.97

[@carolt9657]

Thank you for these SKU numbers, Karina!!!

[@kellykeefe3610]

Here is my advice: IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE PULLER, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS REPAIR !

[@mrfester42]

Nonsense! I do apartment building maintenance and I can tell you that if it doesn't come out easily, THEN, without going any further in taking it apart, put everything back together and THEN get the puller.

[@Minkey71]

If you keep your receipt and don't wind up needing it, just return it. Better than making two trips to the store. That's how I roll with many things I purchase.

[@herculespapadimitrakis3244]

Help! I need your help. My faucet looks very very similar to this but I'm not sure if it's a Moen (bought the house with it) it's developed a leak and I want to fix it. Mine you PULL to turn on water and PUSH to turn it off. Left/right controls temperature. How do I know which cartridge and cartridge puller I need without disassembling the whole thing? And if it comes down to that, I assume there's a model number on the cartridge?

[@josephlamadrid1799]

hercules Papadimitrakis buy a new house!

[@riddimslovah]

Great video. Spent 50 bucks for the cartridge, 20 bucks for the puller. Fought like hell to get the old one out but got it done. Another 30 minutes to put it back together cause I put the handle backwards....lol. Saved money on a plumber. Thanks for the tips.

[@TheGregchick]

I told you you can do it!

[@toneejai7358]

Thank you sir...I had the exact same Moen and all it cost me was a grand total $54.63 $46.49 for the cartridge and $3.98 for the waterproof silicone grease plus tax. I did pay $18.39 for a Posi Temp puller but I didn't need it I was able to use my pliers to pull out the cartridge so I'll take it back and get a refund but my tub faucet is working perfectly thanks to your tutorial. You are an excellent instructor. :)

[@TamerBekir]

7:58 shit just got real.

[@KeithMedlin-r2x]

Very helpful and clear, thank you! My bonnet collar was stuck and I didn't want to pry too hard and couldn't find one in polished brass to replace it if I had to cut it to get it off. I put aluminum foil in the hole under the valve and had it drape over the tile so liquid would not go behind the tile. I alternated liberally applying CLR and WD40 for about 4 hours... the bonnet collar finally broke free. I know plumbers can't wait that long, but DIYers may want to give that a try.

[@anthonyduong3377]

My shower in one part of the house didnt have hot water/very little pressure. This video helped me troubleshoot my shower valve. Turns out there was a huge mineral deposit clogging the hot water outlet for this one shower. Cleared it and now its flowing great. Thanks for the video!

[@TheGregchick]

Great, I'm always happy to get my friends in hot water..

[@AnnaDomini2011]

I know nothing about plumbing! You explained how it works and how to fix in a very easy-to-follow manner - thanks!

[@stephanienoisworthy5239]

I was about replace my valve tomorrow and decided to take it apart tonight. The stop limiter you described was my whole problem. Thank you so much for talking about because mine was set to a weird position with my handle turning both directions.

[@ashish2ranjan2]

Extremely helpful. Saved me at least $200. Nice and easy

[@gregchick3311]

Yes, $200 is a common pro. Plumber fee for the task. Sometimes the Plumber earns his/her keep if the valve body and parts bind together, but on a good day, DIY.

[@brucetyrrell475]

Excellent video! I found with the Moen 1222 that the rubber had split and was preventing the cartridge from coming out, even with the puller. After twisting and yanking hard, it was still stuck. Finally, I put a hair dryer on it for 10 minutes to expand the metal casing and it barely came out! I was told at the hardware store that that Moen cartridge was recalled and I got the replacement one for free.

[@noc007]

THANK YOU! Exactly what I needed. I was about to call a plumber because nothing was looking obvious after taking off everything with a screw. I didn't know there was a replaceable cartridge. Thanks to you, now I know and know what to do about it. Probably what should have clued me in it was failing was my handle didn't move all that easy. Then this morning it wouldn't turn off. Good thing I know where the main water shutoff is for the house. Replaced the cartridge thanks to the video and it operates like a dream. I can turn it the handle with a finger where the old one required some torque. Thanks again!

[@jimandrobinmagee9738]

Outsanding vidio when I went to Lowes I purchased the $14.00 puller with the cartridge. Definitely needed the puller. Thanks made it only a 15 minute job after watching your vidio.

[@TheGregchick]

Pullers have decreased in price, and if you used the OEM part, you wont need that puller for 20 yrs.

[@DYIIdeas]

Great DIY video! Total cost for moen cartridge, extra moen pin, plumber's grease and a knock off puller at Home Depot $66.45! The guy at Home Depot looked at me like I was crazy when he realized that I was fixing it myself. (Yes, I know I'm a women and I am going to fix it, lol) End result, It works great, I saved a lot of money and all due to your terrific DIY video! Thank you!

[@cherylhedrick4702]

Thanks for the help. Since 58 year old lady DIY the valve and all is great thanks to the excellent instructions and tips!

[@davidmmulder]

Thank you so much! I live in a rural area, and we had to shut off all our water since this tub valve got stuck on! Soonest a plumber could come out here was in 3 weeks. Picked up the part at the local hardware store, and followed your instructions. All is well again. One thought, I didn't have a core puller, and mine was stuck pretty good. So I pulled it out just a bit, then sprayed WD-40 all around the inside. Then pushed and pulled the core a couple times, and it popped right out. Hope that piece of advice can help someone else out there. Also, my core kit came with some grease for the rubber gaskets to ease installation (looks like some Vaseline is all). I cleaned mine out using just some vinegar (which I let sit for a half hour) and a simple green kitchen scrubbing pad.

[@LuisRodriguez-mj9zc]

Wooow you really saved my life,with all this pandemic situation it’s hard to expend a big amount of money on things you can actually do by yourself,I found your video last night and I removed the cartridge following your instructions and today I went to buy a new one,now it’s done I’m ready for a shower and go to work.so happy I did it by myself,my wallet thanks you Mr. good job,good video,well explained. I’m texting you from Montreal Ca. Have a great day!!

[@TheGregchick]

I love to help..

[@JackMendoza-v8s]

I LOVE HOW YOU EXPLAINED PROPERLY INTO FRIENDLY DIY. THANK YOU!

[@chrisabyrd]

Thank you for the video. Saved us a plumber service call. And no more leak. We were dripping 3 5 gallon buckets a day.

[@raeraestillday1833]

This Video is VERY VERY Helpful.....I fixed my leak in my shower....by Just following his Clear speaking step how to change the Cartridge.....Thank you Sir

[@adamdelaplane4110]

The brass rod on our tub valve snapped in the full on position. This video helped me identify the problem and replace it in about an hour. Thank you!

[@whiteangel0675]

Great video. We had no idea what to do when our tub just wouldnt turn off. We turned it off at the street, followed your directions, and got it fixed in about an hour with 2 trips to Home Depot: one for the puller, one for the new device. Thank you so much!

[@isaiahnkansah6479]

Is the puller necessary or can you do it with pliers

[@javierdeleon7597]

Thank you! Your video saved me grief, money, and time!!!! Did the repair myself and I feel.like I accomplished something!

[@jocelynbasturescu8961]

Thank you so much. We weren’t sure how to stop the leak and your video was so helpful. We kept going back and watching certain parts again until we got everything right. Shower is working correctly and the leak stopped! Yay!! Thanks so much!!

[@MarilynStaats]

Just watched this video at 7 pm July 24, 2023. VERY HELPFUL! Thank you so much!

[@melissahatten4666]

Very good video that walks you thru repairing a Moen faucet. Step by step. Thank You

[@brittanywriglesworth1077]

Wow you are a life saver. I can not thank you enough for this video. You saved me so much money. I was able to get a puller from Lowe’s for $15 and a new cartridge for $50. I’m so thankful for this video and your great instructions!

[@thePdubTube]

This video guide was a tremendous help in providing the understanding needed to perform this repair. I used my new found knowledge to repair shower valves in two of our bathrooms. Much appreciated!!!

[@TheGregchick]

I told you, glad to help

[@dans.5239]

Great directions. The one hiccup that came up was that after I removed the handle and screw, instead of the plastic white and black handle adapter, mine was metal and it didn't want to come off. I was trying to pull it off and it wouldn't budge. I then tried WD40 and the back end of a screwdriver and tapped in in different directions. Then it finally came off. Thanks for the video.

[@TheGregchick]

Yes, Moen handles can be problematic, glad you succeeded ..