How do you clean a Moen kitchen faucet cartridge?

Turn off the water supply faucets located below the sink by twisting them in a clockwise motion.
Remove the faucet handle following the instructions provided.
Unscrew the faucet handle.
Remove the cartridge by either removing the locknut or releasing the cartridge clips.

Where is the 1225 cartridge on a Moen kitchen faucet?

The 1225 is a water flow cartridge built in directly below the faucet handle and controls both volume and temperature. It is commonly used in Moen single handle faucets produced prior to 2009 (date varies based on style and model). The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How to Turn Off the Water Supply to the Faucet.

Can a Moen cartridge be replaced on a bathtub faucet?

I cover the steps on how to replace a Moen faucet cartridge on a single handle kitchen faucet. The steps are the same for a bath sink, tub or shower faucet with the same Moen cartridge. The most popular Moen cartridge is the 1200 brass style or the 1225 plastic body. You can replace an old cartridge with either model.

What are the different types of Moen cartridges?

Today, we also offer our line of dependable Duralast® cartridges, which feature a ceramic disc, for use in many of our newer faucets. In this module, you’ll learn about all of our different cartridge options, beginning with our standard cartridges and ending with our Duralast models.

What kind of grease to use on Moen faucet?

Grease up the o-rings with plumbers grease. In old faucets, the buildup of minerals and rust can cut an o-ring if it is not greased up. This will also help add life to the o-rings. Plumber’s Grease is a silicone based grease that will lubricate and protect rubber parts. It also helps keep cartridges and valve stems from corroding.

What kind of cartridges are used in Moen kitchen faucets?

Moen’s Duralast® cartridges aid in providing precise temperature control. An escutcheon can be used for situations where an owner wants to convert from a two-handle to a one-handle configuration. Two-handle faucets are the most basic kitchen faucets. Temperature and volume are controlled by using both handles, one for hot and one for cold.

Where is the Moen cartridge valve stem located?

The cartridge valve stem is the moving piece inside the sleeve that is connected to the faucet handle and changes the mix between hot and cold and sometimes flow. Standard cartridges are designed for faucets, Roman tubs and tubs/showers. The original Moen cartridge, the 1200 provided one-handle operation.

What kind of Moen do I need for my shower?

How to identify which cartridge your Moen one, two or three handle bathroom tub and/or shower uses by handle operation and color images of the various cartridges. The guide below will help to identify which Moen cartridge your shower uses.

Why does my Moen kitchen faucet get cold water?

If you move the faucet handle to the right, you will get cold water. This is a function of the cartridge stem. If the hot and cold are reversed, rotate the stem of the cartridge (#1) 180 degrees. For additional information on Moen products visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of product you are repairing.