How Do You Take Apart A Moen Single Handle Kitchen Faucet?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Step 1: Turn off water. …
  2. Step 2: Drain the pipes. …
  3. Step 3: Remove the handle. …
  4. Step 4: Remove the dome and plastic sleeve. …
  5. Step 5: Removing the handle mechanism. …
  6. Step 6: Remove the ring and washer. …
  7. Step 7: Remove the spout. …
  8. Step 8: Pull out the cartridge.

How do you take apart a single handle faucet?

  1. Step 1: Turn off Main Water Valve. Before even starting to remove the single lever faucet, make sure you turn off the main valve of your water. …
  2. Step 2: Detach the Handle. …
  3. Step 3: Remove the Valve Screw. …
  4. Step 4: Undo the Faucet Screws. …
  5. Step 5: Remove the Metal Ring. …
  6. Step 6: Remove the Faucet.

How do you fix a leaking Moen single handle faucet?

  1. Step 1: Turn off water. …
  2. Step 2: Drain the pipes. …
  3. Step 3: Remove the handle. …
  4. Step 4: Remove the dome and plastic sleeve. …
  5. Step 5: Removing the handle mechanism. …
  6. Step 6: Remove the ring and washer. …
  7. Step 7: Remove the spout. …
  8. Step 8: Pull out the cartridge.

How do you remove a Moen kitchen faucet handle without screws?

If you can’t have it out with your plain hands, try using

a pair of pliers or faucet handle puller

. Pliers can scratch your faucet’s handle if applied directly. Wrap an old cloth or towel around the handle’s base then use the pliers. After removing the handle, you may find some mineral deposits.

How do you remove the cartridge from a Moen single handle faucet?

  1. Use a screwdriver to remove each screw. …
  2. Set the screw aside. …
  3. Carefully pull straight up on the handle. …
  4. Repeat for the other handle.

How do I fix a single handle kitchen faucet?

Loosen the

screw

that holds the handle onto the faucet. Turn it clockwise until the handle comes off, using an Allen wrench or a screwdriver. Take off the cap. Loosen the screws or nuts that hold the cartridge in place.

Why is my Moen faucet leaking?

There are generally two causes of water leaking from your Moen faucet. Because pull-out spray faucets have a single handle, the most common cause of the water leaking is the

O-ring

. … Replace the faucet handle, screw and cap before turning on the water and testing the faucet.

How do I remove a single handle kitchen faucet?

Some Moen faucets have handles that remove by

loosening

the screw in the back of the handle. To loosen this screw use a 3/32′′ hex wrench. After the handle has been removed unscrew the spout collar nut by turning counterclockwise then lift and rotate the spout.

How do you remove a stuck kitchen faucet handle?

If it’s stuck, wrap a rag around it, give it a few light taps with a hammer and try again.

Squirt a few drops of penetrating oil or spray lubricant into

the space between the handle and the valve stem. Wait a few minutes, then tap the handle and try pulling it off. Place a scrap piece of wood on the faucet body.

How do you tighten a Moen single handle kitchen faucet?

  1. Tools Required. …
  2. Switch the Valves Off. …
  3. Plugging the Basin’s Drain. …
  4. Clean the Mounting Nuts. …
  5. Pry the Water Lines Off. …
  6. Tightening the Nuts. …
  7. Turn the Water Supply Lines Off. …
  8. Check the Handle on Your Kitchen Faucet.

How do you take apart a kitchen faucet?

Loosen the screw that

holds the handle onto

the faucet. Turn it clockwise until the handle comes off, using an Allen wrench or a screwdriver. Take off the cap. Loosen the screws or nuts that hold the cartridge in place.

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