How to replace a Moen Cartridge and fix a leaky bathtub faucet | Fix it tutorials

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In this tutorial I show you how to fix a leaky Moen bathtub faucet.
Last week my daughter told me their bathtub faucet was leaking pretty bad, so instead of calling a plumber I did all the research and fixed it myself for under $50. This video shows you exactly what I did. It works tons better now and there are no drips at all!
Here is a link to the cartridge I replaced in the video.
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If you are having a hard time getting the cartridge out here's a link to the cartridge puller I mentioned in the video.
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This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission.
If you have any questions or comments please leave them in the comments below and I'll answer them as best as I can.

[@m.j.9817]

Excellent video. Short and to the point. Who needs to hire a plumber with great content like this available. 😊

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you so much, very kind of you.

[@aelaan12]

Actually thanks for posting this video, I just performed this myself in Canada. The parts were $ 60.00 at Home Hardware, but they also made me aware of the fact that these cartridges can be replaced for free for the life I own Moen. They even loaned me the better removal tool (sign out) and the job was done in less than 10 minutes. Thanks for posting this, it really helped me to get the courage to do it myself.

[@Aqeelhaider257]

Thanks for posting ur msg, i inquired and mine had life time warranty too. Got it for free.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's great! Free is the best way to fix, I'm glad they were able to help you out.

[@cassiejohnson5268]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO! I just replaced my Moen Cartridge today. I didn’t know what to do or where to start after my tub faucet wouldn’t turn off. I started searching things on KZbin and came across your video… You helped save me hundreds I’m sure. Thanks again 🥰

[@KeepinHomeUp]

So glad it helped, thank you for the thoughtful comment.

[@greetswithfire1868]

That Allen wrench is 7/64. Another issue I ran into, when I changed mine a couple years ago, I got an aftermarket cartridge, Danco, I think. Trying to save a couple bucks. After installing it, I had a serious water hammer situation. It worked OK, but when you turned the water off you could hear the water hammer throughout the house. I then purchased a genuine Moen cartridge and problem solved. Perfect. Do yourself a favor and get a Moen replacement cartridge.

[@tonycd2709]

greets with fire yes, I had same problem with the shi$&##ty Danco. It took me awhile to goggle and understand the water hammer issue. Replaced with the MOEN and it worked.

[@LLawhon84]

Same! Fixed my shower a few years ago, now need to fix my bathtub faucet, and I know better than to go with Danco for sure.

[@TheMrMiserable]

Thanks,I fixed my faucet inn the shower for under $50. I appreciate the detail and not endless joking / talking that wastes time, like most other videos. I did have a hard time getting the cartridge out from all the hard water in my system and had to borrow a puller.....

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That’s awesome! Under $50 is great! So glad it helped :). I had to do it again in a different bathroom and had to ask my stronger neighbor to help get that one out lol.

[@Pipping-Hot]

IMPORTANT! The Lubricant is applied to the entire black rubber oval section on both sides - Not Inside The Holes - although its ok if some gets in the holes. Other than that - Great Video - Thanks!

[@yobanisrodriguez1313]

Thanks for the toturial, my get bad after 15 years and i called Moen and they shipped me 1 carbridge the same day for free no question asked.

[@barrynirmal]

this video is short and sweet. I am going to follow it to open my faucet though it needs no repair. I must prepare before it breaks, because my plumber charges me an arm and a leg.

[@ck610]

So thankful for your tutorial!!!! It was super easy to follow, the toughest part was taking the old cartridge out, it had been there for 21 years. You saved me a boatload load of cash!!!!!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped you! This one was fairly new so it wasn't tough to get out, but a few years later I had to change one in a different bathroom and had to call over my strong Polynesian neighbor to help be get it out lol. He got it!

[@Manojkumar-zv6tq]

Dude perfect video, I was able to do it myself in 15 mins. You have helped me to save plumbing cost the plumbers charge like 100$ and also having availability of plumbers. Don’t know why plumbers charge too much for such easy replacement.

[@hammadqadeer8174]

Thanks bud. Saved me 200$. Everything worked fine

[@KeepinHomeUp]

No problem, so glad it helped!

[@1yitka1]

Thank you for your helpful video! The hardest part was to take the old cartridge out, but my husband was very patient🙂. Thanks again.

[@lt3908]

Saved me $350! Purchase the puller. I'm now a subscriber. Thank you for the video !

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That’s awesome! Love this, thanks for sharing!

[@mundob4926]

Thank you for ur complete instructions. We had a leak in our shower head, so I took it apart to inspect it and I notice that the plumber had installed it with that white plastic tool that comes with the 1222, I removed that and leak stopped.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad you got it figured out and were able to take care of it yourselves.

[@juliusvichinsky]

1030 at night and faucet went out. Thank you for setting my mind at ease about this easy repair and huge thanks for the part number!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

So glad it helped

[@juliusvichinsky]

@@KeepinHomeUp it was perfect. I was able to go ace hardware and get the part first thing. I was in and out because I had the part number and the fix took no more than 15 minutes. The wife even gave her stamp of approval. Thanks again. Look forward to watching more. "liked and subscribed"

[@lisagomez3694]

Thank you so very much! We did it and didn’t have to pay a plumber with money we didn’t budget for☺️ Again thanks

[@KeepinHomeUp]

you're welcome glad it helped.

[@paulkline5188]

Very helpful video as I have never repaired a moen before.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Good to hear!

[@nasirjiwa3980]

Awesome video! I did end up making a trip to the big box store to get a cartridge puller since the old one would not budge. Thank you so much!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That’s great I’m so glad it helped

[@b.mcknight4215]

Dude you saved me some big bucks I really appreciate this video.

[@madmartigan579]

Great video - saved me a plumber call.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Great to hear!

[@frozenchemist9115]

Excellent video! Really helped a lot. Gave me the confidence to try this repair and it worked!

[@szrip]

Thanks, I was able to address this myself through your video. Got a replacement cartridge at no charge - thanks MOEN.

[@aidamonahan5017]

Success! Take long thought, could not find the right size of Allen key.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That’s one thing I wish I had put when I did this video the size of the Allen wrench. So glad it helped you.

[@febeleven]

Looks easy enough, I could probably do it, but my bathtub faucet is old, so I'm sure I would run across some problems. Thanks for the easy to follow video.

[@nickchemist3722]

Get a cartridge puller , I made the mistake of trying to use adjustable wrench like he showed and it ended up snapping off 😡

[@AARNI1000]

Thank you so much...your video help me repair my leaky faucet..you save my $$$.👍👍👍👍

[@nimisylvanus7249]

Wow, very,very helpful. Thanks a million. You are a blessing to me. I hope to bless others too!!

[@maryrohlman8565]

THANK YOU! This video told me the part number I need and gave excellent step-by-step instructions. It took longer to go to the hardware store than it did to replace the cartridge, and the leak is fixed!

[@hibsal-asadi4156]

Thank you, this video solve my shower problem.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad it helped!

[@Lulu-zw6sv]

Thanku so much for helping me . Saved us a lot of money this is twice now changing this using the help of your video

[@barrynirmal]

Nice explanation. To the point. Less words that go right to the point

[@drklovr1]

I came across your video and I must say "Thank You". You have saved me some serious money. I did it exactly the way you showed. Only thing is that my handle seems to be an 1/2 inch out further. I will retrace my steps as to what I did but I still say Thank you for the video.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's great, I"m glad it helped. Thanks for letting me know!

[@beatrizpetersen8790]

Thank so very much, my husband change the cartridge watched your video

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Beatriz Petersen that’s great! Thanks for sharing :)

[@robcharles4038]

Excellent video showing how it's done !!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you, that's so nice of you!

[@nassernasser879]

Excellent and practical video! Thanks a lot!👍🙏

[@KeepinHomeUp]

no problem, glad it helped!

[@ryhole47]

just what I was looking for. same faucet and everything. thanks man!!!

[@russolsenvideo4449]

Glad it helped!

[@reginaevans1085]

Russ Olsen Video what size Allen wrench

[@whatishappening8851]

Same!

[@pardhs]

Thank you very much. Followed the exact instructions and voila no more leaks.

[@lunamoody]

I'm not very handy and managed to do the job thanks to this video.

[@ruganowamuthoni9679]

Thanks for the video! I just replaced my leaking cartridge!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

No problem, so glad it helped :)

[@edgomez8464]

Watson Rugano ye. Thank you for the video. I just replaced my muffler!

[@leahj9564]

Thank you so much, I found many video but yours is the best 👌 I cannot speaking English well even though I understand clear . 💯💯💯💢💥

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you so much, that is so nice of you!

[@mysterybat35]

@RussOlsenVideo dude you are a friggin lifesaver. my Bathtub faucet broke last night (kept running water no matter what direction knob was turned) I was having anxiety thinking of how much a plumber would cost. but I calmed down turned my water valve off and followed your instructions to a T (after buying a new cartridge).. The only thing I had to figure out on my own was the position to leave my stem at. I think the position in your video (with the stem ridge at 12clock) is for ppl who want to use the knob left and right. i use mine in just one position (turning counterclockwise from off > cold > hot).. so I had to turn the stem at 6 oclock. otherwise this is a great video. only cost me 39.99 for a new Moen cartridge at Lowes

[@mysterybat35]

also a TIP for those having a hard time getting the cartridge out. I had to spray a little WD40 inside and screwing the little stem screw halfway into the stem . I used some vice scripts to pull on the screw which allowed me to pull it out after about 5 minutes of tugging.. but u gotta be careful not to bend the screw while pulling. pull straight back and out. dont go up and down with it or u will bend the screw

[@cliftonhammond8602]

Thank you so much you're Save me from call on a plumber

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad to help

[@tommywhite2843]

Thank you. Great video and easy fix.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

so glad it helped, thanks for letting me know :)

[@alexvega4504]

Great instruction. Fixed without any issues.

[@AngelitoMacapagal-r9s]

More thanks for this clear and nice video

[@brownbutterflyy1058]

Thanks for this video! Ours just stopped working tonight, water wouldn't shut off.

[@anothertodd]

Great video! This was really helpful for me this morning and gave me the confidence to do this fix myself. Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's so nice thank you! So glad everything worked out so well for you.

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

The little screw inside the faucet handle is stripped and I cannot loosen it with the Allen wrench. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you for your help. This video is the best I’ve seen so far on fixing a leaky shower.

[@whatishappening8851]

Same exact thing just happened to me. I had to get an extractor set to get it out. $20 on amazon. Get the micro kind and use #5

[@chadfussell8031]

Thanks so much. Helped a ton!

[@krish9002]

Thanks Aton .. very helpful

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad it helped!

[@TokyoKanekiKen]

Just had an issue and this was the exact video I was looking for. Thanks!

[@Monki_Lives_Again]

Nice and easy quick video thank you

[@love101a3]

Thanks I fix mine

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's awesome!

[@lakshmanliyanage5844]

Thank you Sir.

[@davidroper8666]

Thanks for your help on this!

[@angelp.larrauri2894]

Thanks! You saved the day.

[@theblankpaper7449]

Thanks a lot my friend..

[@KeepinHomeUp]

No problem, glad it helped!

[@jannetmarin1358]

This video was very helpful thank you 😉😉

[@eddysalgado4443]

great video just what i needed

[@ravensgyrl]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! You saved me lots of 💵💵💵💵 and was so easy!!!

[@sandeeptheeda]

Thank YOU

[@perostula5578]

It is helpful thanks so much 🤠

[@cynthiaharnew5459]

Excellent video - very helpful!

[@amini5053]

Thank You this Video Saved me a lot of Money!!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Hassan Adow you’re welcome! Glad it helped.

[@lequiceturner9054]

Thank you so much!!! Great instructions! I was able to replace my cartridge with your assistance! I am so greatful!

[@catbandit8373]

Moen has made it easy

[@WestonPhillips]

In ontario canada. Just had this problem when I went into Home Depot they took my old one and gave me a new one for no charge!!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's awesome! Got it fixed for nothing! :)

[@boleromientay3769]

Perfect video, thanks a lot! I will fix my right now.

[@nickchemist3722]

I’d recommend getting a core puller to do this right I tried it like he showed and it just snapped off

[@miquelleknight2429]

My husband did the same thing snapped the stem. Any ideas on how to get it out now?

[@sergeybulava3021]

Well done video, easy to understand. Thank you very much!!!!1

[@frankthetank5013]

Wow thanks a lot bro!! 👍🏻

[@tekimfam]

this video was so helpful, thanks :)

[@khinmartun3557]

Thank you so much. it is so clear and helpful. Only thing in the end handle is upside down. But it's okay. You save our money not to call professional. 🤗

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Yes, I realized it too late, glad it helped 😀

[@almendoza6198]

Unsure what to do and your help is greatly appreciated. Its a Moen Shower Faucet. The problem is the Faucet Handle is too far out from the Escatcheon. What do I do to bring the faucet closer to escatcheon? Thank you so much.....

[@johnnyrobles5598]

Thanks this help me a lot

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad it helped!

[@keihayashi9039]

Perfect! Easy peasey!

[@dr.allanlevandowski3720]

Good job.

[@ladyventura7302]

I have the same one, but the Allen wrench isn’t working for me

[@maker311]

Excellent 👍

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you!

[@javedmuhammad2451]

Very helpful thanks

[@hankwilliams2761]

The first tool is Channel locks.

[@joecrocket7873]

Well this is the second go-around my cartridge I replaced only lasted a year but I went and bought another cartridge for $60 and followed your steps and replaced the cartridge and put it back together and it is still leaking what should I do now ?

[@mmprescapital2381]

very helpful. thanks

[@chefsony]

Easy fix.Good Video.

[@SunshineSyl]

What size Allen wrench is used to remove the water distribution handle?

[@kaonisvue3879]

That’s a lot help

[@billkneipher2704]

Any suggestions on what to do if the clip is recessed to far in and hits the wonder board on the way up and I can't get it out?

[@leylaturcios4044]

Very helpful, thanks 😊

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Good to hear, so glad it helped.

[@abbeyhagen784]

Dripping bath tub faucet

[@sheldongill6122]

Wonderful.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you!

[@marcvalliant8131]

The piece of black plastic is what's broken on mine. Can that part be bought separately?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

I’m sorry I don’t know if it can or not. It may have to do a Google search.

[@dasledogg64]

Great video, very thorough. I have changed my cartridge twice, but it is still leaking. Do you have any idea why it is still leaking?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

If it’s still leaking I’m not sure, sorry.

[@KevinTheRipper]

Thank you so much! :D

[@RealFrancescoRosa]

I think you placed the handle upside down at the end

[@hibsal-asadi4156]

I think so, l got the same problem but I fix it.

[@antny189]

Any reason why my leak would have gotten slightly worse after cartridge replacement? I followed multiple videos and instructions just fine, my new cartridge is in fact pushed in all the way as my retainer clip seats back in nicely. But what was a minor drip is now a more steady light stream. What could have happened? Nothing leads me to believe I could have damaged anything in the process either.

[@nmjhd1234]

Do i have to buy a specific replacement parts for certain model? I tried searching this up to buy the replacement cartridge but came a cross a few different ones.

[@rness4135]

Thanks a lot!

[@PerfectEnglishspeech]

Videos was really helpful. Changed the cartridge with ease. Tap takes a long time to stop dripping when we turn it off. Is that just water in the pipe or is there something we can do to improve this?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

It’s most likely just left over water in the tap, as long as it stops you’re good

[@PerfectEnglishspeech]

@@KeepinHomeUp Thanks for your help!

[@itsmelashey2129]

What if u have no access to turning off the water? I live in apartment building and landlord hard to get ahold of so I wanna do this. But I can’t cut the water off

[@KeepinHomeUp]

I'll bet there's a water shut-off valve in your apartment somewhere. You'll need to ask were that is, you shouldn't do this without turning off the main water first.

[@prakashm8244]

Thanks for showing the process, I have loose faucet with inside cracked black price, want to replace the same, what does it call find in store ? Appreciate it

[@KeepinHomeUp]

You're welcome I hope it helped. Not sure on your question, you'll have to google it or ask your local hardware store. Maybe You've already taken care of it.

[@scottward1863]

Spot on video... thanks!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Scott Ward glad it helped :)

[@TinNguyen-de8bq]

OMG... just saved $200 plumbing’s cost, and got a big kisses from my trophy wife 😇🙏🙏🙏

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Tin Nguyen love this comment LOL, glad it helped you :)