Why Is My Moen Bathtub Faucet Dripping?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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When the handle is turned off the water leaks from the end of the spout. Recommended Solution-Moen faucets are designed with an interior component called a cartridge. This part is responsible for controlling the water flow. If a faucet is leaking water from the spout,

the reason is usually the cartridge

.

How do I get my bathtub faucet to stop dripping?

  1. Shut off the water supply. The first step when fixing a leaky bathtub faucet is shutting off the water supply. …
  2. Remove the cap from the faucet. …
  3. Remove the handle. …
  4. Remove the stem assembly. …
  5. Check the washer. …
  6. Replace the washer. …
  7. Check the seat for damage. …
  8. Put everything back in place.

Why won’t my bathtub faucet stop dripping?

The annoying and costly non-stop drip from a bathtub faucet is generally caused by the

failure of small washers

. You don’t need a plumber to fix the problem. The faucet handle attaches to a stem and when you turn the handle it moves the stem. Small washers are attached to the end of the stem with screws.

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Faucet cartridges are the most common culprits behind this stressful condition

. Basically, the moving parts that compose these cartridge faucets such as the single-handle Moen are inside the slim cylindrical case. These parts can be replaced accordingly.

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Why does my faucet drip after I turn it off?

Loose or Damaged Washer

If your faucet is dripping water after it is shut off, this may be indicative of a

loose or damaged seat washer

. Issues with washers is common in sink faucets leaking. The seat washer screw can become loose from repeated use, causing the faucet to drip water or chatter.

How do you change a cartridge in a bathtub faucet?

  1. removing handle from faucet. Remove Handle. …
  2. removing retaining clip. Remove Retaining Clip. …
  3. remove cartridge with wrench. Remove Cartridge. …
  4. replacing o-rings on cartridge. Replace O-Rings. …
  5. installing new cartridge. Install New Cartridge.

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How many types of Moen shower cartridges are there?

Fortunately, Moen makes this process fairly simple because, over the last 40-years, they have only made four different types of cartridge valves. These are numbered

1200, 1222, 1225, and 1255

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How do I know which Moen cartridge I need?

Why does my tub faucet leak when the shower is on?


A leaky shower diverter

. A diverter may be an unfamiliar term. The diverter is a valve in your tub’s faucet that diverts water from the tub to the showerhead when the lever is pulled to turn on the shower. A small amount of water dripping out of your tub’s faucet is normal because the valve doesn’t have a perfect seal.

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David Martineau
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David Martineau
David is an interior designer and home improvement expert. With a degree in architecture, David has worked on various renovation projects and has written for several home and garden publications. David's expertise in decorating, renovation, and repair will help you create your dream home.