How to Replace Moen Shower Faucet

Shower faucets from Moen have always endeavored- Remove the handle, the plastic cover and the
to give homeowners complete satisfaction. From thescrew, 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 veryplace are next to go. However, there are some
advanced cartridges that come minus the dauntingfaucets 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 thethe cartridge. Sometimes, it might be a little
constraints of complicated installation and replacementintractable 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 showerpass 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 decidethe cartridge. If it's in a deplorable condition, don't
to seek salvation from the yellow pages, try out thebother to repair it. Just replace it with a new one,
following procedure. It's sure to prevent a drain onsomething 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 Watersprecincts of the faucet, make sure the walls of the
So without any further ado, jettison thatfaucet are cleaned thoroughly and coated with
intransigence about performing this arduous taskplumbing 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 ofAll 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 aundiluted pride the moment you turn the water back
while to prevent the water in the lines or that gettingon. 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.