There is a tool made just to get stuck cartridges out of faucets.
Moen kitchen faucet cartridge stuck.
When repairing a leaking faucet the handle and cartridge are removed.
Hopefully this video will help.
Disassemble the faucet and remove cartridge retainer clip.
Newer cartridges don t have this problem however their tool will still help.
I have a single lever moen kitchen faucet that s 12 yrs old and i m trying to replace the original cartridge.
The company designs them to be removable so.
Make sure both water supplies are turned off.
Use it and the task is much easier.
The use of the cartridge puller to remove stuck cartridge.
If your moen faucet was manufactured after 2009 and you are looking at the 1225 cartridge it is possible that you may actually have a 1255 cartridge because cartridge styles can vary by the date of manufacture.
Trouble removing the cartridge from a moen faucet.
Pull out the cartridge stem to the full open position.
However sediment buildup creates a tight seal that makes the parts stick in place.
I ve removed everything that is supposed to come apart up to this point including the retaining clip that holds the cartridge in.
If you have an imbedded cartridge nut and would like additional help feel free to contact us or call us for assistance at1 800 465 6130.
Al moen invented the cartridge faucet and cartridge faucets remain a specialty of the moen company.
Moen sent a replacement cartridge 1225 b that includes a removal tool.
This is a video on how to remove a moen cartridge from any moen faucet when the plastic tool does not do the job.
Plan on an hour or more to complete this project.
If you re not quite sure we d recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet or feel free to.
Cartridge 1234 two handle duralast cartridge for two handle lavatory and kitchen faucets hot or cold please note that your cartridge may have an imbedded cartridge nut refer to the documentation that came with your faucet.
Unscrew the knurled screw until it backs out of the recess in the puller as show.
Replacing on old moen brass cartridge.
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