How to fix a dripping Moen shower faucet?

**walds11** · 11-28-2009, 01:16 PM

How do I go about fixing this? Very light dripping, but annoying. Attached is a pic of my shower set-up. Thanks in advance.

**Terry** · 11-28-2009, 01:25 PM

I would guess Moen 1225B cartridge.

**walds11** · 11-28-2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks Terry. Is this something I could pick up at my local Sears Hardware store? Can you provide me with instructions?

Originally Posted by Terry

I would guess Moen 1225B cartridge.

**jimbo** · 11-28-2009, 02:15 PM

The moen plastic pull out cartridge is widely available, certainly at Ace or blue or orange, and probably also at a sears outlet. There is a removal tool which is usually necessary, and you can buy that at any place that sells the cartridge.

**walds11** · 11-28-2009, 04:17 PM

Plastic pull out cartridge? It looks metal to me. I was able to take the handle off. That is the easy part

Do I need to turn the water off to get the cartridge out? I need more help. Thanks!

hj · 11-28-2009, 04:20 PM

If it is a metal stem, then you might need a plumber to extract it because you will not have the tool(s) needed to do it.

**woody p** · 12-26-2009, 10:44 PM

Don't fret about the "B". There are ONLY TWO Moen cartridges, the brass one and the plastic one. We recommend the plastic.

If they are selling a cartridge for 12 bucks or so, it may be a generic. We recommend the genuine Moen piece, which is usually $15+. If you think that spending $35 to repair a faucet is anuything other than an incredible bargain, wait 'til you get the bill from the plumber you have to call because you tried to get it out without the $15 tool, and screwed up the body. Add a couple of zeros!!

I used the tool to remove the stem but apparently I didn't remove the entire stem. The part I did extract is brass but it does not look like the replacement. Do I really have to call a plumber to get the rest of it out... or is there another tool?