How to replace-repair a leaky moen cartridge in a bathroom set of faucets-single lever.Tips

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2011
  • 32 years in the trade has taught me a few things. A simple way to change a moen cartridge.It is not a difficult task to do. Your bathtub faucet is exactly the same way to change if you are installing a 1225B cartridge as this one is. The posi-temp cartridge is 1222 and moen guarentees them for life. I pick mine up at any hardware store. See the manager if there is a problem getting one. Moen is as far as I am concerned the best faucet on the market...bar none.Little tip.Make sure your drain in the sink is plugged before you start your project as you don't want to lose anything down the drain.G.L...Please subscribe and have a great day.
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  • @elsagonzalez5004
    @elsagonzalez5004 3 місяці тому +7

    13 years later and still my hero for posting this. I have used this as my repair manual every time I have to change a moen cartridge. (4 different faucets so far with enough time in between for me to forget the process) THANK YOU!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  2 місяці тому

      Hello elsagonzalez5004,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad the video helped!
      I generally take a refresher in most of the projects I tackle other than plumbing. For some reason the old brain doesn't remember like it use to. LOL
      CONGRATS on the repairs!
      Thanks for the kind words and enjoy your day! Al

  • @dwightmunroe6508
    @dwightmunroe6508 6 років тому +9

    A little more than 7 years after you posted this, you've given me the courage to fix my own Moen bathroom faucet. Just as you described, super easy and the results are magic. I have a new faucet again. Water flows once more, and the push/pull is a lot easier than it was. Thank you!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello dwight,
      You're welcome!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Nice to have that behind you and a faucet working well!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @jackylin1680
    @jackylin1680 Рік тому +4

    Great video! This was posted 12 years ago and still helps people! 👍👍 You should be proud of your work!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  Рік тому +1

      Hello jackylin1680,
      Thank you for the kind words!
      Much appreciated!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

    • @yabits
      @yabits Місяць тому

      Amen!!

  • @debbieestephan8479
    @debbieestephan8479 Рік тому +2

    Best instructions so far and you’re the only one that mentioned the moen cartridge is free.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  Рік тому +1

      Hello debbieestephan8479,
      Hopefully the repair goes well for you!
      I simply take the old one to the nearest hardware store and trade it in. Moen is a great manufacturer of faucets as far as I am concerned!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your holidays! Al

  • @Straight0uttaCrofton
    @Straight0uttaCrofton 4 роки тому +4

    mission accomplished- thanks
    one thing I would add (not sure if anyone has mentioned) is that after replacing the cartridge I had NO water flow at all.
    unscrewing the aerator revealed that a bunch of debris had clogged it when the old cartridge was removed .
    i cleaned the aerator and ran the water for a minute or two with no aerator before replacing it.
    everything is working great now. thanks again.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  4 роки тому +1

      Hello sendtorich,
      Great point!
      Always good to remove any aerator from the spout after working on the faucet!
      Thanks for that input!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great weekend! Al

  • @the-birdman-of-panama
    @the-birdman-of-panama 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! I watched another video where the guy wanted us to use what looked like an expensive cartridge remover attached to a drill. The drill was so rough that it broke the old cartridge and left pieces in the cartridge hole that had to be fished out. Your way was not only faster, but cleaner and less expensive. Using your technique by wiggling the included adapter tool, I easily extracted our 17-year-old cartridge and replaced it in three minutes. Thanks!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  2 роки тому +1

      Hello Live Long & Prosper,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair!
      Once you get the cartridge twisting back and forth you are all set. That is generally the hardest thing to do. Once that happens it is just a matter of pulling the cartridge out. I have heard of stories where people have stood on top of the countertops and tried pulling them out only to later find that the twisting motion was needed regardless of how much effort you put in trying to pull them out.
      I am not aware of a tool where a drill is attached to it. Sounds like serious overkill.
      Homedepot makes a knock off that is very cheap as compared to other manufacturers and it works well of really needed.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @mrsaveabuck5969
    @mrsaveabuck5969 Рік тому +1

    I just would like to Thank you,because i purchased the part yesterday and attacked this today. You're an AMAZING teacher because i changed it out and it was quick and easy{Headache Free}!
    The only thing that i was unsure about and didn't here you say, was if the water needed to be shut off to do this.
    Thank you for taking the time to create this video!

  • @HL-gi5yj
    @HL-gi5yj Рік тому +1

    I was really lucky this was the first video that showed when I was doing my research. I must admit, I was not sure I was capable of replacing the cartridge until I saw your video. Thank you for posting your clear instructions and it gave me the confidence to do it myself. A big thank you! 👏👍

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  Рік тому

      Hello HL-gi5yj,
      You're welcome!
      That's great news!
      Glad everything went well and congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @manitobagardenoffeedin8191
    @manitobagardenoffeedin8191 9 років тому +5

    My sink faucet had been leaking forever. I had been procrastination calling a plumber. I decided to You Tube it to find out what kind of WASHER I needed :) THANKFULLY, I watched this video of yours and thankfully I e-mailed Moen directly to see if my cartridge was a free one. Well 1225B it was! Took a week to get here. I was thrilled.
    Never attempting any plumbing in my life, I was going to wait until plumber's regular hours before trying to change out this cartridge. I didn't want any after hours emergency call out charges. I threw caution to the wind tonight though and my leaky faucet is no more.
    My old cartridge took a lot of coaxing to remove and then the pin didn't want to slide in far enough so the sleeve could be put on but I had it repaired in about 20 minutes.
    One thing I would have missed if I had not seen it on a different video was to take the old metal washer thing off the old cartridge and put it on the new one. I might have assumed the new cartridge came with a new washer.
    Thanks to your easy-to-follow, awesome DIY, I don't have to try to find a plumber to marry. I can now try to hunt down a carpenter!
    LOVE your videos and I am now subscribed!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You rock!
    I love lifetime replacements no plumber invoices in the mail!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello Panoptic Pieces A Chilly Pepper;
      I am glad you got a free cartridge. They are a very good company and have a great warranty.
      Take your time and you should be all set!
      Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al

  • @Tonemonster33
    @Tonemonster33 11 років тому +1

    You tube is the best improvement to information flow for the DIY crowd.
    Hey oldkid888 you are still helping out THANK YOU.
    Turned what could have been a full afternoon project into a 10 minute fix with a ZERO cost on the replacement part. I will forever buy MOEN. Thanks to my Aubuchon store for replacing the part no questions asked!

  • @hughconn16
    @hughconn16 13 років тому

    Thank you for an excellent video. My mother's faucet was leaking and I thought I would have to replace the whole unit. Now I see I can just replace the cartridge, much easier than I thought. The video was so well done, even I think I can do it!
    Thank you!

  • @cliffzapp8791
    @cliffzapp8791 7 років тому +1

    GREAT video. Covered everything I needed to do and loved the add-on at the end about changing the hot water from right side to left. I used that part also.. Thank you very much sir.

  • @HVACProviders
    @HVACProviders 9 років тому +2

    I appreciate the tips in all your plumbing repair videos - they have been a nice resource for me.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Craig Kessler
      I hope they help you out with any future projects!
      UA-cam is a great resource for sure!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @Alivia53
    @Alivia53 11 років тому +2

    Thank you very much for this wonderfully helpful video! I really appreciate you taking the time to help others (like me). :) And thank you VERY much for telling us that we can get the cartridges for free from Moen! You rock! Have a great day!

  • @mmoncur
    @mmoncur 8 років тому

    Thank you sir! You've made a difficult job very easy. Actually it took 3 hours and some penetrating oil and lots of tugging... but your videos made it possible and now it works great!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому +1

      Hello mmoncur,
      You are more than welcome!
      The secret is to turn the cartridge before you actually try to pull it out. The little plastic tool works well quite often, but you can also use a pair of needle nose pliers or two screwdrivers to turn the cartridge.
      I made a video about just that if the plastic tool should fail.
      Congrats on the repair!!!
      Sorry it took you so long, but you got the job done which is the main thing.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @ShawnskiUWM
    @ShawnskiUWM 12 років тому

    This video was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for posting. One issue that arose for me when completing this was the outer brass component of my original cartridge didn't come out with the rest when I removed it. It was lodged in the pipe. So I went to the hardware store and rented a moen cartridge remover for $2 and that worked like a charm to pull out the old brass cartridge. My new cartridge is plastic and went in like a charm.
    Thanks again!!!

  • @KortenMediaAssociate
    @KortenMediaAssociate 7 років тому

    Exactly what I needed! The Black and Decker plumbing book didn't even come close to helping me know what to do. You had me on track in 3 minutes, and once I knew what to do, the repair took only a minute. Thanks!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello Patrick,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad the job went well for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @DianePie
    @DianePie 11 років тому

    OMG! Thank god i came across your video. I have the exact same faucet. I had no idea how to remove the cartridge. I sprayed it with vinegar and water like you suggested and I used the needle nose pliers to twist it and had to have my husband pull, but it came out in one piece. YEAH!! I had been working on this for hours. Thank you, thank you......

  • @williampollock5950
    @williampollock5950 8 років тому

    I bought my home new in 1989 and the Moen faucets in the bathrooms were an upgrade that have lasted all this time. One in a sink started to leak this week and I figured I would need to install a new one until I found your video. Your instructions were perfect and it works like new...thankyou

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +William Pollock (Jetala)
      You are more than welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for well you!
      I saw them older than that and a simple cartridge repair does the trick as well. They are a very good product.
      Congrats on your repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @MeteaValleyGirlsSwim
    @MeteaValleyGirlsSwim 9 років тому +1

    Great video help. Thanks for the tip about free cartridge. Called Moen and mine is on the way in the mail. Saved me the cost of the cartridge AND a trip to the store!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello bobh;
      You are more then welcome!
      Hopefully everything will work out for you and I hope you get along well with the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @AyrkLe
    @AyrkLe 11 років тому

    Worked like a charm. Once I had the plastic tool this took literally three minutes. Thanks for this video, really saved my bacon.

  • @michelealdworth9297
    @michelealdworth9297 4 роки тому

    Hi there. Thank you very much for the instructions on how to replace the cartridge for the Moen faucet. The demo was sharp and concise. It gave me the confidence to do it right. Thank you again. Take care and God bless

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  4 роки тому

      Hello Michele,
      You're more than welcome!
      Hopefully the repair goes well for you!
      If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
      Thanks for the kind words and have a great weekend! Al

  • @moenhowto4655
    @moenhowto4655 9 років тому

    I watched your video thank you for showing the proper way to change hot water to the left side. From retired Illinois plumber of 30 years!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello Moen How To;
      You are more the welcome!
      I am perhaps the biggest Moen fan on the planet!
      They have a great warranty and produce an excellent product as you probably know!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @fnln544
    @fnln544 3 роки тому

    Thank goodness these older videos are on UA-cam, so I can fix my old faucet. Thanks!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello FN LN,
      You're welcome!
      I am sure videos such as this will be around for decades to come. Moen faucets are very popular.
      I hope the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @mrsaveabuck5969
    @mrsaveabuck5969 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this and for creating such an amazing well detailed video! I am about to use this video to tackle my own faucet. Thank you!

  • @TheOldkid888
    @TheOldkid888  11 років тому +1

    Hello samithegecko;
    You are very welcome!
    Glad it worked out for you!
    They sometimes come with a little stainless steel ring that fits around the end of the cartridge. I had removed it once and installed the handle and they still worked fine.
    Congrats on your repair and enjoy your day! Al

  • @laurabenge
    @laurabenge 12 років тому +1

    Hi Al! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!! You're a good teacher. I am not at all handy, and I just successfully replaced the cartridges in two leaky bathroom sinks in our new house with your guidance. I've got one more bathroom sink, and two shower cartridges to replace, and then we'll be leak free. :o) If that goes well, I may try to replace the rusty pipes under our bathroom sinks too. I really appreciate your time in making this video. I hope you have a great Christmas!

  • @xyz12383941
    @xyz12383941 6 років тому

    Thank you for this! Couldn't figure out how to get the cartridge out and didn't know about the clip at the top. The plumbing expert at Home Depot was off today so this video makes me confident I can go back and get the part and do this tomorrow. Plumbers are gods...

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello Davina Wolf,
      You're welcome!
      You are looking for a 1225 Moen cartridge.
      I hope the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @brinnda70
    @brinnda70 9 років тому

    Bought a cartridge at Lowes and replaced! Thanks to your vid it was easy peasy! Works great!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello brinnda70;
      I am glad the repair went well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @NanCeeG
    @NanCeeG 7 років тому

    Thank you for posting this! I sailed through the whole thing except for pulling the old one out. That took a lot more muscle (and expletives) than your video! Minus the hard time I had pulling it and shutting off my hot water, it probably would have taken me 5 to 10 minutes. You Rock! Thanks again!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello NanCeeG,
      You are more than welcome!
      I am glad you got a long well with the repair and congrats on that!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @brsolutions2
    @brsolutions2 11 років тому

    Thanks. Just what I needed. My Moen was a M4600 which is a little different
    but your vid showed me enough stuff that it got me through the repair. Wish I had
    known, cause I would have fixed it long time ago. Mine wasn't leaking, it was just
    too stiff. So I used your vid to get it apart, lubed it and sanded the bbl with emery and voila!!! Thanks.

  • @GBucPigBob
    @GBucPigBob 7 років тому

    Thank you for this!! I've seen others, but your tutorial is the only one with the most helpful tip at the end: how to switch cold/hot if they are reversed! No need to take it all out and start again!
    Appreciate it!! Now, off to do my shower faucet. :O

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello G Buc,
      You are more than welcome!
      That is a little something that makes the repair easier for sure. A simple 180 degree turn and you are back to where you should be. Hot on the left. Cold on the right.
      I hope the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @saberXedge
    @saberXedge 6 років тому

    Great tutorial and saved me money. I did not have to call a plumber, but the plumbing supply charged me for the cartridge. Thanks, Saber

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello Saber,
      I am glad the project went well for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

  • @trochilustales4981
    @trochilustales4981 5 років тому

    Thank you for posting this simple and fully adequate explanation. Good job.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  5 років тому

      Hello Trochilus Tales,
      You're welcome!
      Hopefully it helps with your repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @rick2112rkrk
    @rick2112rkrk 10 років тому

    I can't thank you enough for posting this! This is exactly the faucet my wife has in her bathroom that has been leaking badly for over a year & I was scared to touch it until I saw how easy it was to fix it in your video. A $20 cartridge replacement vs a $??? Plumbing bill? No brainer thanks to you!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  10 років тому

      Hello rick2112rkrk;
      You are more then welcome!
      I am glad you got along with the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @bethanytallmon9454
    @bethanytallmon9454 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. Straightforward, quick video, easy to follow. Took me 8 minutes, including clean up.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  Рік тому

      Hello Bethany Tallmon,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad the repair went well for you and in record time!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @emforty2
    @emforty2 13 років тому

    dude do you know how many people you have helped on this including me ?
    your the "real hero" in my book !!
    you just saved me money by not calling a plumber
    my bathroom faucet is exactly like that !

  • @philburpalooza8
    @philburpalooza8 8 років тому +1

    thank you for this time and money saving videos! Even a marginally skilled handy man like myself was able to fix my faucet. Hooray! 😃

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +philburpalooza8
      You are more than welcome!
      Congrats on the repair! Glad you were able to make the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @Onnitfan1
    @Onnitfan1 3 роки тому

    I used this video today! The cartridge cost me $19.98. With the help of this video, I changed it in about 15 minutes. Probably saved me tons of money. If I did it, anyone can. Thank you!!!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello Martin Derbyshire,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      You definitely saved yourself some money!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @melissathompson287
    @melissathompson287 6 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting. I fixed my leaky restroom faucet all on my own.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello Melissa,
      You're welcome!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @samithegecko
    @samithegecko 11 років тому

    Thank you so much! Your video was a lot easier for me to understand than the instructions that came with my cartridge. I have faucet #11412 an I had an extra little ring that I had to remove either before or after the retaining clip but otherwise everything was perfectly smooth!

  • @LinkMassing
    @LinkMassing 12 років тому

    I have watched a few of your videos already. Thank you so very much being so detailed!!!!! Much appreciated.

  • @HEGUNSHOP
    @HEGUNSHOP Рік тому

    Great Video, I just replaced mine, the olde cartage was very hard to remove and because of the Calcium build up the new cartage would not go in all the way, so I removed the water from the Faucet using a paper towel and filled the Faucet with Calcium & Rust remover, CLR, MOEN you are number one in my book, Thanks for this Video

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  Рік тому

      Hello HEGUNSHOP,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you! Great move on cleaning the faucet housing. That makes all the difference in the world.
      Congrats on the repair!
      I am a huge Moen fan myself. Been using them now for three decades plus and nothing else. Excellent product. I use to have a lot of faith in two other products, but manufacturing has changed and they are not even close to Moen.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @kennethcummings7373
    @kennethcummings7373 8 років тому

    Thank you so much! This helped me fix several leaking bathroom faucets.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +Kenneth Cummings
      You are more than welcome!
      You are busy by the sounds of things! Congrats on the repairs!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @LJMurphman
    @LJMurphman 13 років тому

    Thank you! I got to taking out the metal clip and then was stuck. Much obliged. And indeed my replacement cartridge was free. Cheers!

  • @HolyElkGaming
    @HolyElkGaming 11 років тому

    Thanks for the great videos! I'm an apprentice plumber and there's always new tips I can use :-)

  • @benger88
    @benger88 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I've had my home for close to 30yrs and I think this will be the first time I've need to replace the cartridge in my Moen faucet! I wish other things could last so long.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +benger88
      You are more than welcome!
      Hopefully it will go well for you!
      Moen does make a great product! I am probably their number one fan.
      Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al

  • @Unique377
    @Unique377 10 років тому

    Same issue that faucet has been leaking for years. Quick 5 minute fix thank you so much it was a breeze.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  10 років тому

      Hello Unique377;
      You are more then welcome!
      I am glad you got along well with the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

  • @sheilaebelein804
    @sheilaebelein804 11 років тому

    You rock. I got home and there was chaos and despair. I found your video and all is well.

  • @XRS8
    @XRS8 11 років тому

    Thanks. I got it working. It was leaking. Without this tutorial, I wouldn't have got it done.

  • @donnardiaz
    @donnardiaz 9 років тому

    Great video. You cannot walk in to a hardware store in South Florida and get it for free. I purchased cartridge 1225 from Home Depot and have contacted Moen for a refund (fingers crossed). Love your short and to the point instructions. Only part we had to watch a couple of times was when you were installing the new cartridge and you said to line up the tabs, your hand was in the way, but we got it. And of course, the cold water came on the wrong side as you predicted it might and we immediately knew what to do. Thanks so much!

    • @donnardiaz
      @donnardiaz 9 років тому

      and...I am the original owner as it was a new house built 17 years ago. I don't have proof of purchase, other than my closing documents, hence why I stated fingers crossed.

  • @emach07
    @emach07 2 місяці тому

    I knew how to do this once upon a time but forgot. This worked perfectly! Thanks 🤩

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  2 місяці тому

      Hello emach07,
      You're welcome!
      Glad to hear everything worked out for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

  • @pbhonl
    @pbhonl 3 роки тому

    I had trouble with the clip; thankfully I found your video and you solved my problem!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello pbhonl,
      Nice!
      The clip can be a little tricky seeing it the first time.
      I am glad everything worked out for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

  • @snurrjr
    @snurrjr 11 років тому

    Fixed our faucet just like this one. With your instructions , it was easy. Of course I didn't tell my wife. Told her, it took me half the day trying to figure out. lol.

  • @zakwalks
    @zakwalks 10 років тому

    Thanks so much. My new cartridge didn't slip right in so easily, but got it done and hot & cold were correct the first time

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  10 років тому

      Hello Cheryl;
      You are more then welcome!
      And congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

  • @manondrouin1
    @manondrouin1 6 років тому

    Grâce à votre vidéo, j'ai réussi l'impossible... Thank you very much, you really help me !

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello manondrouin1,
      You are more than welcome!
      I hope the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al

  • @ThePapayaKing
    @ThePapayaKing 11 років тому

    This is awesome. Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @eddiegerlach7121
    @eddiegerlach7121 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video! It gave me the confidence to attempt the repair! Wow, these were some old faucets...original to the home when built new in 1982, I believe....the Texas water really took a toll on them, but hey, they lasted for 35 years, so I'm not complaining! However, I am not the original homeowner, so I went to HD and purchased the replacement and installed it (not bad, about $22/each for the valve itself and it came with the plastic wrench thingie).....but a big mistake, too! Now my wife thinks I can replace/repair everything in the house...uh oh! :)

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  6 років тому

      Hello Eddie,
      You're welcome!
      Sorry to hear the repair went so well for you! LOL!
      I would explain to her that it took you this long to find out how to repair the faucets ( throw your age at her in the conversation )...it will take me another ......(years) to repair something else. May help. LOL!
      Thanks for commenting and good luck with the Mrs! Al

  • @brunocarbone2161
    @brunocarbone2161 4 роки тому

    Boy you saved the day, I watched this and changed all 3 bathrooms. thanks

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  4 роки тому

      Hello Bruno,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you!
      Congrats on the repairs!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @bleenwis
    @bleenwis 11 років тому

    Thank you for posting this video. It helped out tremendously!

  • @davemartens3488
    @davemartens3488 9 років тому

    Thank you so much, everything worked as you described. And yes, the cartridge was free!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello Dave;
      You are more then welcome!
      Nice to get a free cartridge to boot.
      Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

  • @kellykelz4212
    @kellykelz4212 9 років тому

    Thanks for helping me show up my hubby! I feel like a bad ass :) so easy!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      Hello KellyKelz;
      You are more then welcome!
      I am glad it went well for you!
      Sounds like you have some bragging rights there. Don't rub it in too bad....
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @fincher42
    @fincher42 11 років тому +1

    Thanks so much, you really helped me tonight replace a moen cartridge.

  • @stevenwatson9678
    @stevenwatson9678 4 роки тому +2

    Tip for making sure hot and cold are oriented properly prior to final cartridge installation: a small hole in brass portion closest to part that exits top of handle should be in the 12 o'clock position as cartridge is inserted. Look carefully at the cartridge and find this. Good luck, and don't forget a little extra silicone on the o-rings and even the retaining clip to aid in next removal.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  4 роки тому

      Hello Steven,
      After you insert the cartridge you want to turn the brass so that the hole is positioned at the twelve o'clock position. That is a great tip! The silicone you are talking about just to be clear is "silicone lubricant". It will definitely help in the next removal!
      Thanks very much for the tips and have a great weekend! Al

  • @TeaspoonMiner
    @TeaspoonMiner 9 місяців тому

    I’ve got 2 Moen bathroom faucets just like this and my kiddos have a hard time pulling them up to turn them on in their bathroom, and then in our bathroom I have the hardest time trying to quietly pull it up to turn it on and then it gets to a certain point and then pulls on full blast super loudly haha. This is probably cheaper than the 2 brand new faucets I purchased that would require cutting the pipe to fit and replacing the drain popup- a bit outside my comfort zone! Going to try this!

  • @lunabella5955
    @lunabella5955 8 років тому

    Excellent video, changed my cartridge in about 5 minutes, thanks for the help

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +julie milano
      You are more than welcome!
      I am glad it went well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

    • @Johnnyjonas274
      @Johnnyjonas274 6 років тому

      You don't have to rub it in, it took me about 3 hours today! Lol! That's the curse of my house, though. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong, but I won in the end.

  • @dewiejr1
    @dewiejr1 13 років тому

    thank you, i have a leeky faucet that ruined our cabnets. Had spent about 2 hours trying to pull the thing out, thanks for telling me about the white thing

  • @tstein2574
    @tstein2574 10 років тому

    Just what I needed. Thanks!

  • @AbsentWithoutLeaving
    @AbsentWithoutLeaving 10 місяців тому

    I guess it's unlikely that you're still monitoring this video from 12 years ago (!), but hey, it's worth a shot.
    For some reason, the water from my bathroom faucet suddenly could not be completely shut down - when the lever was in the closed position (pushed fully down and centered), a small amount of water still continuously flowed - and not a drip, a small flowing stream. A plumber suggested that the (very old) cartridge might be at fault and that I try replacing it before going all-in for a new faucet. So I bought a replacement and installed it following the steps you describe. But the faucet still won't shut down completely, although in the course of replacing the cartridge, I did determine that the continuous flow of water was only happening when the lever was in the hot water position, to the left. When I moved it to the right side (cold water position), the faucet did completely shut down, and it also shut down when it was in the center position. Only when it was in the hot water position did the water not completely shut down.
    I cleaned off and examined all the components carefully before I reassembled the faucet mechanism and did not see any obvious breaks or damage to any of the pieces that might cause the water not to shut off in the hot water position, but I'm definitely no expert and wonder if you have any ideas on what might be causing this problem.
    I hate to toss something that is repairable, but at this point I don't know if it is.
    Gonna post on a few of the youtube videos that outline this procedure and see if any potential solution pops up, but I'm thinking it's time to go shopping, lol.
    Thanks for any help you might provide!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  10 місяців тому

      Hello AbsentWithoutLeaving,
      If you have the exact same situation after changing the cartridge it sounds like there could be a little wear in the faucet body itself.
      Before you do anything try turning the center piece of the cartridge 180 degrees. Simply remove the handle and you will see the brass piece in the center. A simple 180 degree turn is all that is needed. This should put the hot on the right side and the cold on the left side. If you still have the problem, but now it is leaking cold water it is definitely time to buy a new set of faucets.
      Get back to me once you have done this, it would be greatly appreciated....Al

  • @watersdreamfearless
    @watersdreamfearless 13 років тому

    WOW thanks .about time I found a video on how too fix a one knob Faucet .

  • @frankmontez6853
    @frankmontez6853 5 років тому

    I used open end crowfoot wrench as a basin wrench. Finally found a use for it! Had it for over twenty years maybe thirty years.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  5 років тому

      Hello Frank,
      That would be ideal! Good thinking on your part!
      Congrats on the install! Hopefully you will get years of service with no issues.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @TheOldkid888
    @TheOldkid888  12 років тому

    Hello LewinBB;
    You are more then welcome!
    Sorry to hear about your situation, but it is great to a son who will help out when called upon.
    I seldom use the moen puller as the little plastic tool that comes with the new cartridge does a great job in loosening the cartridge and making it easy to remove.
    Best of luck with the repairs and enjoy your weekend!
    Al

  • @andresb3bravo
    @andresb3bravo 10 років тому

    Thank you very much! Thank you for showing us that white tool! Thank you!

  • @vsvox
    @vsvox 3 роки тому

    You helped me fix my leaky faucet, thank you!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello vsvox,
      You' are welcome!
      I am glad everything went well for you and congrats on the repair!!!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @janetcovington4828
    @janetcovington4828 7 років тому

    Thanks for the vid. I couldn't get the cylinder far enough into the chamber so I used the plastic tool flanges butting them up against the cylinder flanges and then popping it in with a hammer. It was the only way I could get the retainer clip through the slot.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello Janet,
      You're more than welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on that!
      Strange it wouldn't go in further without that much force, but you did make it work out in the end.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

  • @WarrenContreras
    @WarrenContreras 11 років тому

    You just saved me a few bucks. In fact I took the old cartridge out and wiped it down with my fingers, then put it back in and the leak was gone.

  • @TheOldkid888
    @TheOldkid888  13 років тому

    Your welcome. Glad I could help. That is the hardest part of changing the cartridge, but with a few turns of the white plastic tool that they supply; it usually makes the job a whole lot easier. good luck and have a good day.

  • @grizzlycountry1030
    @grizzlycountry1030 3 роки тому

    *Got it done. No more drip and a very noticeable increase in hot or cold water depending which way I turn the handle. Thanks.*

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello Grizzly Country,
      You're welcome!
      Nice! I am glad everything worked out for you!
      Congrats on the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @ureasmith3049
    @ureasmith3049 Рік тому

    Thanks much. Other channels trying to sell expensive jigs to remove. Very helpful thanks.

  • @drender19
    @drender19 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing this great fix!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello Dave,
      You're welcome!
      Glad to hear your repair went well! Congrats!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @TheCoolVivie
    @TheCoolVivie 7 років тому

    Thank you!! That was clear and easy, and I did it!!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello Viviana Cornejo,
      You're more than welcome!
      Congrats on the repair! Job well done!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

  • @patel4356
    @patel4356 9 місяців тому

    Nice educational video. Thanks

  • @tino8080
    @tino8080 9 років тому

    Thank you sir...now i can replace my cartridge.thx for posting video

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  9 років тому

      tino8080 You are more then welcome!
      I hope you get along well with the repair!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

  • @dolby77
    @dolby77 8 років тому

    Just finished up...really appreciate the video.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  8 років тому

      +dolby77
      I am glad it went well for you! Congrats on the job!
      Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

  • @brookrichan9650
    @brookrichan9650 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Exactly the help I needed.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому

      Hello Brook,
      You're welcome!
      Hopefully the repair went well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @e8usn
    @e8usn 11 років тому

    You the man. Hot water's on the left now. Thank you kindly.

  • @JackieES
    @JackieES 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this. A tremendous help!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  2 роки тому

      Hello Jackie E-S,
      You're welcome!
      Hopefully it helped with your repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @chainslap
    @chainslap 12 років тому

    Thank you. This video helped alot.

  • @joemacarthur6780
    @joemacarthur6780 3 роки тому

    Great instructions, thank you very much.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  3 роки тому +1

      Hello Joe,
      You're welcome!
      Hopefully the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for the kind words and enjoy your week! Al

  • @terristenacious2279
    @terristenacious2279 5 років тому

    I started to fix this but then went to lowes and they couldn't tell me what cartridge I needed then they sold me a piece of junk tool but that didn't work. I put it all back together and it no longer looks. I'm going to leave it to my landlord from now on. I'm just so use to quickly fix things but no more. Thanks for video it did help till the cartridge wouldn't come out.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  5 років тому

      Hello Terri,
      Good cal on leaving it for the landlord.
      They can be a difficult at times to remove, but they will come out easily once they are turned back and forth
      If you ever know of someone who is making the repair; the number of the cartridge is a 1225.
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @gregcolton5343
    @gregcolton5343 10 років тому

    Thank you for the useful info

  • @Sandi216
    @Sandi216 13 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @RyanTerry
    @RyanTerry 5 років тому

    Thanks for this video! Very helpful.

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  5 років тому

      Hello Ryan,
      You're welcome!
      Glad to hear!
      Hopefully the repair goes well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

  • @gabrielleb74
    @gabrielleb74 11 років тому

    Wish I'd watched this before I went and bought some o rings. thank you for the good video. Now I need to go to get the metal tube thing.

  • @MrPictovid
    @MrPictovid 7 років тому

    thanks a million, this video saved my day!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello MrPictovid,
      You're welcome!
      I am glad everything worked out for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @kbsizer
    @kbsizer 12 років тому

    *SO* helpful! Thanks a million!!!

  • @Themagicsoapdish
    @Themagicsoapdish 7 років тому

    Great video!

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  7 років тому

      Hello The Magic Soap Dish,
      Thanks!
      Hopefully it will help with your repair!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @daveheiskala7007
    @daveheiskala7007 15 днів тому +1

    Very good Thank you, i forgot about the clip. I guess i should have read the instructions. 😮

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  10 днів тому

      Hello daveheiskala7007,
      You're welcome!
      Glad to hear the video helped!
      We all have those moments. As I get older I seem to have more of them! LOL!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @sukhvirnagra4422
    @sukhvirnagra4422 4 роки тому +1

    This video is so helpful thx

    • @TheOldkid888
      @TheOldkid888  4 роки тому

      Hello sukhvir nagra,
      That is great to hear!
      I hope the repair went well for you!
      Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

  • @edithtort
    @edithtort 7 років тому

    thank you very much for this video.