MOEN 1224 Replacement Faucet Cartridge Kit Fits Most Double Handle Moen Faucets and Tub/Showers
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The 1224 comes in a retail package that can be purchased from a store. Alternatively, you can buy a 1224B in bulk quantities of 144 per unit. The 1224b does not come in attractive retail packaging; instead, it comes in a bag with just the cartridge. Moen's cartridge is used in all of their double-handle faucets.
If it worked before you changed the cartridge, you must have installed it incorrectly. Remove the handle and spin the stem in the opposite direction before replacing it to see if it works.
The Moen 1224 is a genuine Moen product.
Selected User Reviews For MOEN 1224 Replacement Faucet Cartridge Kit Fits Most Double Handle Moen Faucets and Tub/Showers
Instructions that aren't very clear. A stuck Moen 1224 faucet cartridge can be removed in the following steps. The cartridge is fine; I took away a star because Moen does not provide instructions on how to replace a Moen 1224 faucet cartridge that has been damaged. To remove the Moen 1224 cartridge, first remove the retaining nut, then simply pull up on the cartridge with a pair of pliers. This, however, will not work if the cartridge has been in place for ten years or more and you have been using hard water. It's most likely stuck in the middle of nowhere. You must PRY the cartridge out in this case after removing the outer retaining nut. To do so, use a vice grip to clamp down on the cartridge's top stem from above (e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e , an 8 or 10 inch straight jaw vice grip), and then slide a long steel rod like that on a long handle screwdriver through the jaws of the vice grip just above where it clamps to the cartridge, place a piece of wood roughly the same height immediately beside the cartridge, and use the long rod to pry down on the piece of wood and up on the cartridge, forcing the cartridge to rise out of its seating. This is a straightforward route. If the cartridge is truly stuck, there are no other options - even if you're a Gorilla with superhuman strength!.
I purchased this replacement shower faucet because it was less expensive and I assumed it would provide the service I required as a city dweller. I was sorely disappointed with myself. When we were younger and first purchased our home, our plumber advised us to use Moen because they are found on almost every plumber's service truck. After seeing what he did with one trip and $150, I decided to do the rest myself. It wasn't easy to get the parts out of the hard water deposits, but replacing them was a breeze. But, in a house with two full bathrooms and a kitchen, and the need to replace these suckers every five years, that got old fast. So I paid twice as much for the Brass OEM part and haven't had to replace it since, saving me a lot of money. We've been in our home for 30 years and are still going strong. br>I'd like to point out that during a remodel of our lower bathroom, we switched to Price Pfister because of their excellent lifetime parts warranties. They haven't let me down yet with the few replacement parts I've needed, and each part has the exact part inside, ensuring that nothing goes wrong. br>I'll take either company and call it a day because I've finally had positive experiences with both in terms of value.
We've had a slow drip from our sink for a while, but rather than calling a plumber, I watched a few YouTube videos and determined that the problem was caused by the cartridge. The 1224 appears to be used in the majority of double handle Moen kitchen sinks. It was impossible to escape without Danco's Core Puller. You should also purchase two cartridges because, believe me, this is a tedious process that you will want to complete only once. The problem has been resolved by removing the old 1224 and replacing it with these new 1224. We saved over $300 in plumber fees, and I'm sure they would have just told us we needed to replace the faucet, which would have cost around $300. How to get these suckers out is demonstrated in this video by Kathy Burton.
I ordered two of these 1224 cartridges (one as a backup) and was not disappointed (these are genuine Moen parts that match the one I removed from my faucet). The most difficult part of the replacement was unscrewing the faucet trim, which was extremely stuck in place. This model does not have a set screw or a pop off top. The handle is actually screwed into the escutcheon riser from the inside, so to remove it, you must unscrew the entire handle and escutcheon riser from the faucet assembly (counter clockwise). The cartridge retainer nut screwed right off after I removed the handle trim escutcheon assembly, revealing the cartridge. I used my Moen cartridge removal tool (you can probably get away with pliers if you don't have one) and it pulled right up and out with a little force. I checked the opening for debris, slid the new cartridge down until it reached the bottom, making sure the notch was positioned and seated correctly, and then tightened the cartridge retainer nut to secure it. These cartridges are already filled with ink and are ready to use. I didn't have to add any more silicone to finish the installation because it was already lubricated. When I turned on the water, there was no longer any drip! So far, I'm pleased with the results; now it's just a matter of seeing how long they last!.
It's the correct part for repairing a dripping Moen bathroom faucet with two handles. My faucet had been dripping slowly for at least two years. After doing some research online, I discovered that replacing and stopping the leak is relatively simple.
1. br>1. Turn off the waterbr>2. I removed the external handle (turn counter clockwise) from the fixture with a wrench (make sure there's something in between so it doesn't scratch the fixture).
3. After removing the handle, turn the nut that holds the Moen cartridge in place counterclockwise with a wrench.
4. Pull out the old cartridge once the nut is removed (you may need pliers for this). Make a mental note of where it is before removing it.
5. Replace the cartridge if necessary. FYI- If you don't press down hard enough to lock the washer in place, the cartridge may start shifting as you tighten the nut.
6. Reverse the steps in the previous section. br>br>Total time: br>br>Perhaps ten minutes. It will take 15 minutes. For me, the most difficult part was figuring out what to do before unscrewing the handle. The rest was straightforward.
It's a complete waste of time. This is the one; don't make the same mistake I did and buy the ACE replacement 4314902 for this part instead; the ACE part is all plastic (no stainless steel on the interior barrel) and sticks horribly as soon as it heats up (worse on hot feed). In addition, after only a few weeks, mine began to leak. This MOEN 1224 part turns silky smooth and is unaffected by heat (no sticking after a long period of use). You'll be pleased with the results, particularly if you replaced it with ACE crap first, as I did.