| Shower faucets from Moen have always endeavored | | | | - Remove the handle, the plastic cover and the |
| to give homeowners complete satisfaction. From the | | | | screw, and in that order only. |
| state-of-the-art one piece design that ensures | | | | - The screws that keep the chrome plate firmly in its |
| remarkably quick and trouble-free installation to very | | | | place are next to go. However, there are some |
| advanced cartridges that come minus the daunting | | | | faucets that can be repaired without this step. |
| presence of washers or springs, these fixtures have | | | | - Using needle nose pliers remove the pin holding up |
| managed to liberate homeowners from the | | | | the cartridge. Sometimes, it might be a little |
| constraints of complicated installation and replacement | | | | intractable to deal with, which can be attributed to |
| procedures. | | | | the presence of hard water. In such an eventuality, |
| But still, the thought of how to replace Moen shower | | | | pass the baton on to a plumbing professional. |
| faucet that's as old as your house can make any | | | | - It's time to ascertain the extent of the damage to |
| homeowner innately skeptical. But before you decide | | | | the cartridge. If it's in a deplorable condition, don't |
| to seek salvation from the yellow pages, try out the | | | | bother to repair it. Just replace it with a new one, |
| following procedure. It's sure to prevent a drain on | | | | something Moen will do willingly without any charges. |
| your bank account, if not anything else. | | | | - Before the new cartridge makes its way into the |
| Set Sail Into Uncharted Waters | | | | precincts of the faucet, make sure the walls of the |
| So without any further ado, jettison that | | | | faucet are cleaned thoroughly and coated with |
| intransigence about performing this arduous task | | | | plumbing grease. Ditto for the new part. |
| yourself, and get down to some serious business. | | | | - Insert the cartridge in perfect position. Now, replace |
| Here's how: | | | | the pin, sleeve and chrome plate. |
| - Start off by turning off the main water valve of | | | | All Fervent Prayers Answered |
| the house. | | | | In all probability, you're sure to experience a surge of |
| - Open the faucet, and keep it in that state for a | | | | undiluted pride the moment you turn the water back |
| while to prevent the water in the lines or that getting | | | | on. Congratulations! It's now time to replace the |
| past the valve from making inroads into the wall. | | | | handle and bask in the glory of your accomplishment. |