How Do You Fix A Moen Rotary Bath Faucet?
Moen rotary bath faucets are cartridge-style faucets. The cartridge faucet is an ingenious device developed by Al Moen, for whom the Moen Company is named. Hot and cold water are piped into the faucet through separate inlets and the flow is regulated by a series of holes on the cartridge, which is fitted with O-rings to prevent leaks. The faucet will leak when the O-rings are worn or when the plastic cartridge is damaged. Turn off the water to the faucet before you begin. Pry off the cap covering the nut holding the handle, if there is one. Unscrew the nut with a Phillips screwdriver. Stem handles are usually held in place by a screw or allen nut placed under the handle, out of view. Remove it with a screwdriver or allen wrench. Remove the escutcheon on wall-mounted shower faucets and unscrew the sleeve surrounding the faucet stem. Wrap a rubber glove around the sleeve and unscrew it with channel locks. Pull out the pin holding the cartridge in place and pull out the cartridge after fi
