Replace Moen Handle Faucet Cartridge - Fix a Leaky Bathtub or Shower Faucet with a Danco Core Puller

In this video tutorial I replace the cartridge in my Moen Bathtub Faucet because it was drippy. This is a DIY project in most cases. Save over expensive plumber costs.
Here are links to the cartridges and tools:
Replacement Cartridge (Commercial Heavy-Duty Brass Version) amzn.to/3ZvZi36
Replacement Cartridge (Regular Plastic Version) amzn.to/4ewlHl7
Cartridge Puller Tool: amzn.to/47uW1CW
Medium-Strength Thread Lock: amzn.to/47ym4cp
Awesome Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/4e4vpez
Plier Set: amzn.to/3MMNLEZ
Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/4e7fQ5S

[@MikeMurphyinc]

Easier than I would have thought! My first thought was that something was leaking in the actual tub filler faucet, not behind the handle. Thanks for the video!

[@dadx4334]

You and me both!

[@scottmacpherson6787]

I have replaced 3 of these and every time using the puller the moen has snapped inside of the pipe. The house is 10 years old and I would say replace these every couple of years or be prepared to drill and use pliers. No shade on this video but it was all too perfect. I am sure there are several factors such as water hardness etc but don't attempt this unless you can have the water off for a few hours.

[@dadx4334]

Thanks for your input. My house is 6 years old now. I have two other faucet handles that are the same that have yet to fail. I did already buy the replacement heavy duty cartridges but maybe I should change them sooner so that they don't break off like yours did. We are in Utah with very hard water. I plan to install a water softener so maybe that'll help. Did you use the oil each time you installed a new one?

[@scottmacpherson6787]

@@dadx4334 as much oil as I could get on it.