leaking facet

michaeljames · Jul 20, 2009

Hi gang...I have a leaking moen faucet...just up from the base of the neck there is an insert hole where an allen key fits(you can see it in the pic)and water is leaking from it...I tightened it up without success...any thoughts or input would be appreciated
thanks in advance.......mike

Cass · Jul 20, 2009

Does it continue to leak after the water is turned off...If you remove the screw and pull off the spout there will be O rings that need to be replaced and a light coating of silicone put on both parts before reassembling...this may be the problem...

Be sure to use Moen replacement parts....

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hj · Jul 20, 2009

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The allen screw just holds the spout in place. It has nothing to do with the leak. You have to remove the spout and replace the "O" ring seals.

michaeljames · Jul 20, 2009

yes..it does continue to leak when the tap is off...plus the dam thing is still pretty new...less then 2 yrs old

Seaofnames · Jul 20, 2009

You can try replacing some of the o rings, but you might as well give moen a call as they might just send you new internals. Its really easy to do if you are decent with tools and such.

Jadnashua · Jul 20, 2009

When you shut the water off, a column of water will remain in the vertical part until it all drains out the leak. Probably 1/2-cup or more in there.

michaeljames · Jul 21, 2009

ok...thanks guys...i'll start from here

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