How To Fix A Moen Kitchen Faucet (With Salt And Lemon Mixture)Moen kitchen faucets are known for their reliability and efficient work, but like any other plumbing system they wear out. Thankfully, articles with simple fixes can be easily fixed by replacing the cartridge or rubber parts. Knowing your faucet model is necessary to ensure getting the right parts.
Faucet Parts For Dummies
Cartridges. The brain of Moen faucets, cartridges regulate water flow and temperature. Leaky faucets or difficult turning operation can usually be traced to a bad cartridge.
Rubber Parts… Washers and O-rings wear out with time causing leaks Replacing these components is usually a relatively easy process and will help avoid larger problems.
Repair Process
Model Find: If you know which model your faucet is, this can help with locating the appropriate replacement parts. Here are some resources from Moen to help you identify a faucet.
Tool Gathered: Necessary basic tools are screwdrivers, pliers for nuts and may be a cartridge puller if the faucet is too stubborn.
Shutdown the Water System: At all times when you need to do a repair or restoration, make sure that the water system is turned off.
The Faucet: Gently remove the handle and other parts you can, to get down to your cartridge.
Step 7: Replace the Cartridge or Rubber Parts- If you still have a leaky ceramic disc then you may need to replace one component, in which case look for model specific instructions on how.
Reassemble and Try: Finally, simply put your faucet back together after fixing it by turning on the water supply again to check if there are any leaks.
The Advantages of Repair Over Replacement
Repairs Are Easier on Your Wallet: As you might suspect, a one-off tub faucet repair as crucial fixtures in the house are cheaper than replacing them entirely.Moen Faucet Repair (ad)
Sustainable: Repairs prevent waste by keeping our current fixtures operating.
Low Maintenance:Repaired your own faucet will provide you with a sense of joy after allowing home owners to take minor repairs into their hands.
To sum up, fixing the Moen kitchen faucet is an achievable repair that can conserve money and also be more sustainable. If you know what model your faucet is and follow some easy setup steps, then it allows fixing most of the problem which can work without any professional help.
