Old Moen Bathroom Faucet Removal

Removing a faucet spout depends upon what type of faucet you are repairing.

Old moen bathroom faucet removal.

Went to replace the old leaky bathroom faucet with a new pull out more kitchen style faucet and found that the mixing valve appears to be underneath the nuts that fasten the fixture to the porcelain. When these mounting nuts are removed the faucet body can be dropped down and removed from below the sink. The handle base will turn counter clockwise but reaches a certain point and stops. The procedure is bit different for each so this guide will cover both types.

A bottom mount faucet uses a design in which the bulk of the faucet body is found below the sink. If you can remove the next gold colored piece with your hand it also unscrews. I m trying to change the cartridge on a moen bathroom faucet but can t get the handle off. Remove the drain stopper at the faucet thing you move up and down at the top of the sink behind the faucet grab a 7 32 hex wrench and put it where the drain stopper is located and turn it until you can remove the faucet see picture 16 at the above web site there will then be a second place to put the hex wrench after you remove the faucet.

Since a leaky moen faucet can lead to higher water bills it s a good idea to get it fixed. Luckily moen makes their faucets in such a way that even someone unfamiliar with faucet repairs can easily replace them. Instructions on how to remove a circa 2008 model moen single handle kitchen faucet from the sink. If the faucet does not have a cartridge you have reached the actual faucet from which the water comes.

If not use an old towel to protect it while you use a wrench to unscrew it loose. Single handle sink faucets require removal of the faucet handle while two handle faucet spouts usually have only a cap. Instructions for removal of moen quick disconnect hose fitt. When you have leaks around the faucet spout removal of the spout is necessary to make repairs.