Clean Moen Faucet Cartridge

For faucets with clear knob style handles cleaners should be approved for acrylics and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for use.

Clean moen faucet cartridge.

Have your extra set of hands turn on the hot water supply under the sink while you hold a bowl. How to clean and lube a moen 1225 cartridge. Cartridge identification and installation help. Today we also offer our line of dependable duralast cartridges which feature a ceramic disc for use in many of our newer faucets.

Some styles of moen kitchen bathroom and shower faucets have water filters built into them. 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. This will flush out any debris trapped in the faucet or in the water line. Moen suggests the periodic application of a quality non abrasive wax such as car wax or furniture wax especially for matte or textured finishes e g brushed chrome or platinum.

Once this is done turn the hot water supply off and then repeat the process for the cold water. 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. Use plumbers silicone to lubricate the cartridge. Let the water run for 3 or 4 seconds.

Do not use grease as it can cause hardening and swelling of the o ring. For questions regarding a u by moen smart faucet please visit the support page in the mobile app. You should replace moen filtration cartridges every 30 to 90 days depending on how much use they get.