How to Dismantle a Moen Kitchen Faucet
Moen is a major manufacturer of kitchen faucets in the United States and abroad. Moen makes both single-handle and double-handle kitchen faucets. Although durable, your Moen kitchen faucet may begin to leak or need new components due to grinding from the handle. A loose handle is also an indication that the faucet needs to be replaced. Taking apart a Moen faucet allows you to replace individual components rather than the entire faucet. If several components need to be replaced, however, you might be better off installing a new faucet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Single-Handle Faucet
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Turn off the water supply to the faucet by turning the water control valve and lifting up on the handle to drain the water from the pipes.
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Insert an Allen key into the screw underneath the faucet handle and turn it counterclockwise to remove the screw. Lift the handle up and off.
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Wrap the ends of a slip-nut plier with plumber's tape. Remove the plastic cap on the top of the faucet, using the pliers.
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Lift up the packing and the cam and remove the ball of the faucet.
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Place a bucket underneath the pipe leading from the faucet. The pipe has a U shape in it and is called the trap or P-trap. Unscrew the trap using a wrench and dump the water into a bucket.
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Unscrew the nuts holding the down the faucet and lift the faucet up and out of the sink.
Double-Handle Faucet
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Turn off the water to the sink.
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Remove the plastic caps form the handles using a screwdriver.
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Take out the screws holding down the handles. Lift the handles off the faucet.
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Remove the washers and replace if necessary.
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Open the cabinet underneath the sink and unscrew the trap and the nuts holding down the faucet. Lift the faucet out of the sink.
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