Moen Pull Out Faucet Disassembly and Cleaning

[@danh2808]

Just what I needed. 15 minutes to clean out the stainers because of your video. Still helping after 9 years! Thanks!

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad it worked! Have a Merry Christmas.

[@TerrySimmonsMTL2267]

Thank you so much. I have the exact same faucet and I followed every step along with you. I did need a little help getting the handle part out that slides out, but I managed to do it all after that. I was even able to put it back together by going back to sections you did. Very well done!

[@josephsanders1583]

Bless you. Excellent video. I never would have been able to disassemble and reassemble. Not intuitive and no instructions. We now have full flow from the kitchen faucet again!

[@WGSmith-hs1dd]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Seeing this video SAVED US $48 (Amazon) by not having to replace our faucet. While ours is a different style with the button on top, I got the general idea on disassembly & took ours apart, and cleaned it out. Now the switch from stream to spray WORKS... 🙂

[@patrickjohn9091]

WGSmith, sorry for the delayed response but I try not to live on KZbin. I am very glad it worked out for you! Teamwork! Right?

[@cachi-7878]

Thanks for sharing. I was almost convinced the cartridge was bad but after watching this video, I cleaned up every piece of the handle with vinegar and baking soda and now it works like a champ. The pressure is restored as new. The filter was clogged with calcium deposits and had blocked the flow almost to a grinding halt.

[@rickpalm6246]

Patrick, thanks for the video. I have a different model Moen pull out faucet, but the procedure worked the same. Also, the water flow rate can be increased by modifying the flow restrictor/screen shown at 25 seconds in the video. The restricter has three small holes on the back side that can be drilled out to a larger size.

[@naveedhusnain]

I fixed my kichen faucet wand after seeing your video. I changed some O-rings (over achiever) but looking for its mechanical drawing with O-ring sizes. You did a great job. Thank you

[@patrickjohn9091]

Red Lion, glad to help!

[@kdcook1269]

Thank you so much! I was going to replace our faucet because the pressure had become a trickle. It was terrible! Soaking the end did little to help. I couldn’t figure out how to access the aerator. I followed your video and now my faucet runs like new! Thanks again!

[@patrickjohn9091]

KD Cook glad it worked out for you!

[@bettyhondronastas9564]

I needed this video. I am going to give it a try. Looks exactly like my faucet, so I think I can do it with the assistance of this video. Thank you.

[@andrewccolwell]

Perfect! I have the exact same faucet and am currently having flow issues. I'll give this a shot. Thanks for posting!!

[@ericmillen7840]

thanks for this, fixed our leaking faucet thats been leaking for months! keep up the good work!

[@patrickjohn9091]

Eric Millen Glad to hear Eric the goal is to help each other to learn and to save money!

[@MrSlowestD16]

Also works on the Moen Medina! That's what I have, and while the base is different, the wand appears to be identical as far as I can see. My spray/off button was sticking, I popped it off as per the video here (and it was a real pain to get the slide half off, but it finally came out). Re-seated it, doesn't seem to be sticking anymore, think that did it. Will know in a day or 3 of washing dishes - was probably something jammed in there. So thanks for the instructions, beats $50 for a new one from Moen, as that's what they charge for a wand kit, and the order page 404's so I don't even know if I could order it online. But mega thanks, saved me time and money.

[@patrickjohn9091]

That is really good to know. These manufacturers will often say lifetime warranty but it is quite the hassle trying to not only find the write part but like you said it makes no sense at all having to replace the entire wand. Thank you for the feedback!

[@hawklerfalco9067]

I just opened it according to your explanation, helpful, thank you!!

[@rodrigojara6634]

Thank you so much, you saved me $200 of a new faucet

[@patrickjohn9091]

Rodrigo, good job.

[@nextmillionmiles]

Great video. Thanks it made the job simple after wondering for days how I was going to do it. Easy peasy after watching your vid. Yes, putting it back together was a little fun, but we managed.

[@okgirl5514]

😅This video just saved my life 🎉 this is exactly like the faucet I just broke. Well I broke the black area that the aerator fits in. I thought I was going to have to buy a new faucet 🤦‍♀️ but after watching this video I think it will still hold a new aerator in and work 🤞

[@patrickjohn9091]

Way to go OK Girl. Saving money is the way to go.

[@MrRedaction]

Nice video, made it easy to disassemble the wand. However, I found putting it back together was a bit trickier, would have been nice to include that task too.

[@marylouice6526]

Great video and instructions. Made disassembly, cleaning and reassembly a breeze. My faucet works perfectly, again. Thanks for posting!

[@wandaiperez9265]

Where did you find the aerator replacement?

[@marylouice6526]

@@wandaiperez9265 I didn’t need to replace the aerator. It just needed to be cleaned/cleared of debris.

[@wandaiperez9265]

@@marylouice6526 gotcha. We finally found the right aerators yesterday.

[@elainamcreynolds4819]

thank you. We did this because of this video!!

[@candoit]

Thanks Patrick, very helpful video! Was able to quickly disassemble and fix the issue with broken parts in the aerator!

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad to help Gopal!!

[@erict4676]

yay!! clear and thorough instructions that cut to the chase. thank you.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad it worked!

[@eurythmicsroxette]

Hi Patrick, Thank you for the video. Finally fixed the low debit once and for all. Found a bunch of gunk at both ends of the faucet handle.

[@billbanche4605]

Yes!, Thank you very much. :) this was very helpful. Mine REALLY needed cleaning, we have a water well, with iron in it. Mine was a little different, same brand but your video worked perfectly.

[@DanBeatonOttawa]

Thanks so much for this. It was extremely helpful.

[@opeyemiajakaye3324]

Your video is great. Its going to help me in my repair. Thank you.

[@darrellroseman431]

Great video from no pressure to full water pressure.really easy.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Super!

[@Tryan2login]

Excellent video. I consider myself pretty handy but I never would have figured this out. Thanks man. Oh, ... and woman :-)

[@patrickjohn9091]

You're very welcome Wendy. Yes, my daughter is a natural behind the camera! Glad to help.

[@ericforsman7787]

Thank you sir. Excellent tutorial.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Thank you Eric!

[@monicaknips4062]

Thank you for the help, now I don't have to change my pressure tank!!!

[@LorenStarcher]

Thanks - works just as you showed

[@wiboater4]

The 4 notches on the aerator are there for unscrewing off that part without having to take the whole thing apart. I just did mine.

[@GabrielleCho]

thank you so much!! so glad i found this video

[@patrickjohn9091]

Gabrielle, I am glad it worked out for you! It is all about helping each other.

[@dl777]

I can’t figure out how to take the wand off. It does not appear to be threaded on. Only smooth chrome so no tool was ever used to put it on. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks for the video.

[@kenforton5295]

Fixed my faucet today. Thanks!

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad it worked out for you.

[@hankphillips1694]

Can this approach be used to replace the aerator? Are there other aerators that are more than the 1.5gpm that is standard with this faucet?

[@laertica]

My issue is that the rubber cover on the rocker switch (from spray to solid stream selector) has worn so thin that it has come apart. Is anyone aware of an easy fix/replacement, short of buying an entire new wand or faucet assembly? Thank you for the very informative video.

[@mayorb3366]

He left the last bit out for some reason. At 2:24 the screen he is pointing to can be removed, just push up from the other side. There you will see the screen snapped into a gray part. That screen pops out by using a paper clip inserted in the side. Now you have access to all sides of the screen.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Thanks for the additional clarity.

[@Sunokanse]

Thanks much, this really helped me out.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Teamwork matters!

[@PankajSahu-hh8yl]

Thank you so much. I have Moen 87017, the water pressure was low. After I followed the steps in the video I was able to open and clean it up, after that I got almost the normal flow of water. The aerator at the tip of the spout came out and I am not able to put it back 'cause it is slightly broken. Would you know where could I find the aerator and what size? Big thanks.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Pankaj, I would try reaching out to Moen directly. Most of their faucets have lifetime warranty. I have had a couple of issues with handles on the faucet leaking and called up Moen and they sent me out new assemblies at no charge. Post a reply if you have any success!

[@timgraham2858]

excellent video! worked perfect!!!! thankyou

[@gustavocruz3257]

Do you know the model of the head faucet?

[@201011071453]

Very helpful!

[@triccshot]

Thanks for proving exactly what I was looking for. Helped me solve my issue. Much obliged.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad it worked out

[@lindseymakes5364]

Off to test this out :D

[@wandaiperez9265]

I’m trying to find the aerator with no luck. Where can I buy it? A link would be really helpful.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Wanda, seeing that this faucet is 10+ years old you would have to go through Moen direct. I ended up taking out the aerator on mine because it was cheaper than constantly cleaning it out or the alternative was replacing my whole house water filters more frequently than I would like. What did seam to work was soaking overnight the aerator in a vinegar solution and working at it with an old toothbrush. I hope it works out for you!

[@wandaiperez9265]

@@patrickjohn9091 thanks for the reply. We actually found replacements yesterday at Home Depot for $10 the pack of 4. They’re a generic brand but are perfect fit.

[@patrickjohn9091]

@@wandaiperez9265 Feel free to post a link, part # or picture of the replacement.

[@HondoH]

where can I purchase a new wand?

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing

[@patrickjohn9091]

Hassan, Glad to help out.

[@garyrhone1395]

Whish they showed you how to put it back together

[@MH-yl9zp]

Reverse!!!

[@kendhillon8483]

My spray handle wouldn't pull out from the faucet any idea to pull out.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Ken is it the same model? Can you take a picture of it?

[@kendhillon8483]

@@patrickjohn9091 hi Patrick, there is no model number on it. It came with the house when we bought it.

[@memorivera6904]

Thanks got my water pressure back

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad to hear Memo!

[@a13thhour]

Father daughter repair? Where is the daughter? Mine back when she was 6 replaced the faucet in the kitchen, I just helped with what to do when she got stuck. She is 25 now.subscribed only to find one video and the name changed to your I presume. The plot thickens. I will go pop some corn🍿do tell.

[@BAHRAMCR]

Thank you, nice video.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Rob, Thank you my daughter did all the video work!

[@pattyguilford5930]

can you unscrew the bottom of the spout where the aerator is without taking the rest of it apart? does anyone know if there is an aerator key available that fits into the four slots around the aerator?

[@patrickjohn9091]

Patty if you go to the 2:11 minute mark on the video I show how to unscrew the head of the assembly. The aerator is a molded piece and does not separate even though the slots make it look like it can. Once the head is unscrewed you can take the components out and clean the aerator. Let me know how it goes.

[@pattyguilford5930]

thanks for your demo--- good to know how that things put together. i still think the head is designed to unscrew without taking it apart-- i've seen videos of doing it with pliers-- but its going to make a mess. there's got to be a tool that fits the four indentations in the head that spins the head off. finding it is the problem. anyhow, your video provides a much needed alternative. thanks.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Your welcome Patty. I think you are right:)! After I took everything apart and unscrewed the head with quite a bit of force. I would be afraid to use a tool because I have a feeling it might break. I would be worth a try though. Thanks again Patty for the question and feedback.

[@STAMOS711]

THANKS ... VERY USEFUL VIDEO

[@patrickjohn9091]

My daughter did the hard work!

[@ml9326]

You could have just twisted the center of faucet head with a pliers without taking everything apart

[@patrickjohn9091]

M L, Thanks for the comment and the helpful advice.

[@ronpegram]

👍thanks

[@tomcraig835]

nice vid, boy do you have Iron issues with your water

[@toddpoolman8051]

Well water???

[@1.21giggawatts9]

Thank you!!!!

[@grnsgottaM]

Soak all that stuff in a CLR bath for an hour or so, before putting it back in. Should look good as new.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@MH-yl9zp]

Common comment: How do you reassemble? Answer: Reverse the order of DISASSEMBLE!!!

[@martqbd]

That you sir. It was not nice looking in there.

[@patrickjohn9091]

Glad to help Michael!

[@avinashchitnis7413]

Hi Patrick pl help me my tap no. A/1218/MZ.ZGPM 3l how can i due water is so slow when tap open that time fast water

[@jzm6403]

Too much work the way you're doing this. Either use a combo square edge or a 2" paint scraper. Both work. I just did this job in less than 10 minutes. Absolutely no need to take the whole thing apart.