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.

[@athermalik5804]

Man you are amazing. I was very colse to call a plummer and pay $300.00 to replace the cartridge 1222 until i saw your video. I can't thank you enough. You Rock. ......Thanks.......

[@KeepinHomeUp]

So glad it helped! Thank you for the kind words and thanks for subscribing! It means a lot to me.

[@javohirabbosov3838]

Great video tutorial even after 9 years. Thank you so much. You saved me time and money.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mblank70]

Great step by step tutorial. Made it easy for someone who’s never done it before.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

That's great! Thank you so much for sharing. Glad it helped.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@DjStalin100]

Great tutorial. I have the same set up and my shower head began leaking 5 years after remodel. Picked up Moen part 1222 at Home Depot this morning and it took me 45 mins to complete the job. Hardest part was extracting old part; due to hard water here in Orange County, CA. Used tooth brush to clean up before inserting new part. Worked great. Thanks again for the step by step. Plumbers charge $250 for part and labor. Take you time and it can be done DIY.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Dang, that sounds like it turned into something a little bigger - nice work getting it done! That's awesome, I'm so glad you saved all that money.

[@hammadqadeer8174]

Thanks bud. Saved me 200$. Everything worked fine

[@KeepinHomeUp]

No problem, so glad it helped!

[@Joshua_Harrell]

Thanks…I was able to fix the faucet in my kids bathtub because of this vid 💪🏾

[@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!

[@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

[@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"

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@paulkline5188]

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

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Good to hear!

[@rsassine]

Thank you so much. My leak is fixed thanks to your step by step instructions. The only thing I can add is to inform the audience to close the main water valve (which I did at the very beginning.)

[@rrboss33]

He says it at 00:30

[@rsassine]

@@rrboss33 Thanks. I missed it.

[@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.

[@szrip]

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

[@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!

[@b.mcknight4215]

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

[@frozenchemist9115]

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

[@madmartigan579]

Great video - saved me a plumber call.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Great to hear!

[@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.

[@dianewatson7510]

Thank you for the post I just replaced mine and with your video it was easy. :)

[@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

[@tek1234565789]

Your video saved me money. Thank you!!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad it helped!

[@AARNI1000]

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

[@barrynirmal]

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

[@honorioylizarde2786]

Well done video. I have a leak in my shower wall, possibly cartridge related. Gonna follow the steps you have here to see if it fixes the problem. Thanks for posting!

[@nimisylvanus7249]

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

[@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

[@robcharles4038]

Excellent video showing how it's done !!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you, that's so nice of 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 😡

[@juanrodriguez7496]

Your video was very helpful. Saved me on hiring a plumber.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

So glad it helped!

[@craiga.ballard8032]

Fantastic / Thank you ; you are a great dude.!!! I just stopped my leak with the help you gave , on this post.!!!!!!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

so glad it helped!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@hibsal-asadi4156]

Thank you, this video solve my shower problem.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

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!

[@ladyventura7302]

Is there a certain way you have to turn the Allen wrench?

[@Quetzachapin]

I'm doing that tomorrow to my sisters house. Great help with this video.

[@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.

[@nyprinaz1]

This video was a huge help, Thanks for the guidance, I was so frustrated about having to call the plumber $$$, I picked up the part at Home Depot and the rest was 123, thanks again!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

No problem, thanks for the comment! 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.....

[@ozzdunn9034]

thank you very much for your help, you got straight to the point.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

glad it helped! that's what I try to do, I figure people just want to know how it's done that's it. They don't care about the person doing it LOL.

[@nassernasser879]

Excellent and practical video! Thanks a lot!👍🙏

[@KeepinHomeUp]

no problem, glad it helped!

[@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!

[@AngelitoMacapagal-r9s]

More thanks for this clear and nice video

[@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.

[@SunnyFool4Christ]

How do i shut the water supply for my tub? No one ever showed me where it is

[@anniezhang6846]

Where to buy the Moen shower valve cartridge ? Who knows that? Thanks.

[@SunshineSyl]

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

[@TheDzungTa]

Thanks! Moen website does have a complete video on the 1222 cartridge remove and install, too. I replaced the acrylic handle with this metal Moen 100657 and it works, except at the Closed/Off position, the handle can be wiggled left to right by a couple degrees, not firmly fixed. What did I miss, if you know?

[@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!

[@TokyoKanekiKen]

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

[@willabukamil994]

Thank you VERY MUCH. You saved me a lot of money. Very detailed and clear down to the cartridge part number. Excellent. Thank you again.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

You're welcome!

[@7201-h1n]

I followed the video step by step but my handle ended up upside down. How??

[@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?

[@jacobacosta210]

Thank you for your help, Great Job!

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you, glad it helped!

[@roberth.9558]

Well done. Thank you.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you.

[@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 ?

[@nelliefox3550]

Thanks for this video it makes life a little more easier, because it saves some money in our pockets. I had the same leaking shower faucet,got the 1222B and change it myself. But I still have like a needle point leak every three minutes, sometimes it stops . I've done everything you said but the two white plastic and the black ones. The plumber said I don't need those, because I a Moen handle. Is there any way you can tell me why it still have that tiny drip.

[@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!

[@pardhs]

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

[@brunorosales7387]

Excellent video thanks for sharing this!

[@lunamoody]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@gregoryburkhead7813]

Mine dont turn all the way around.. what size allen key should I use .. nice video

[@tommywhite2843]

Thank you. Great video and easy fix.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

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

[@RudyQuino]

Sorry when you move the plastic front the Cartis in moisture moving all the way it is OK or not

[@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.

[@alexvega4504]

Great instruction. Fixed without any issues.

[@brownbutterflyy1058]

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

[@chadfussell8031]

Thanks so much. Helped a ton!

[@ladyventura7302]

Hi, where did you get the Allen wrench from and what size?

[@Diamonddee426]

I just changed mine. Allen key size 7/64

[@lorenzaholloway]

What can I do if the screw on the handle wont budge?

[@Monki_Lives_Again]

Nice and easy quick video thank you

[@crackermantim]

great video..my exact same valve puts out a hum when just slightly turned on,a plumber who noticed this said it was my cartridge issue though i do no have any leaks just the noise..make sense to you?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Tim Mcmillan not sure about that. Haven’t had that issue before.

[@JDL-DJL]

Where is the model # located on a Moen single lever bathtub faucet? TIA!

[@davidroper8666]

Thanks for your help on this!

[@eddysalgado4443]

great video just what i needed

[@cliftonhammond8602]

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

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad to help

[@krish9002]

Thanks Aton .. very helpful

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Glad it helped!

[@mrequi1]

Do you call that a pipe wrench? I've always known those as channel Locks, maybe it's a West coast thing. great video though

[@KeepinHomeUp]

I got it wrong, wish I could take that one back lol.

[@garybaculo1805]

Thank you for the video . It really helped.

[@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

[@somecat22]

Hey, great video. I am new to this sort of thing. I also have a moen faucet. How do you know which cartridge fits into your faucet? do they basically use one cartridge for all their faucets? Or is there a way I can check which one I need

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Thank you, you'll know by the model number of your faucet. Check out the model number then hop on lowes or home depots website and match the model to the cartridge. If you pull the cartridge out first and it looks like the one in the video that's the one you'll want to get.

[@Duxa_]

you can identify it here solutions.moen.com/Article_Library/Faucet_Cartridges%3A_Shower

[@anjoovohra9243]

Watched your video great. I replaced my leaky cartridge with a new Moen cartridge 1222 but the leak did not go away, it is still leaking/ dripping What to do to stop this dripping. Thanks

[@KeepinHomeUp]

If it's still dripping after replacing the cartridge I'm not sure. I would research it a little more on google.

[@hestersmith513]

My old part is stuck and I can’t get it out to replace the new one, any suggestions on how to take the old part off.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Have you tried a cartridge puller?

[@ladyventura7302]

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

[@felecia8885]

Should you turn the water off in the house for this repair and my problem is handle will not go all the way around to get hot water. Handyman told me there was a break in the plastic cartridge I guess. Any help I would appreciate.

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Sorry, this is a part time thing for me, just seeing this comment. If it's not to late, yes turn off the water, replace the cartridge as explained in the video and you should be good.

[@AZHOLEN1]

Maybe I missed it but when you removed the handle it was pointing up. When you reinstalled it you put it pointing down then rotated it up after to screw in the Allen screw? I’m confused I thought you should’ve reinstalled the handle pointing up again?

[@KeepinHomeUp]

Yes, reinstall it the same way. Up again.