Moen Faucet O Ring Repair

Faucet repair and faucet installation look like easy projects if you watch the do-it-yourself shows, but have you ever noticed that these shows are all sponsored by home improvement stores? They want to sell you products and it is in their best interest to make things look much easier than they really are. At Next plumbing, we provide you with the expert local plumbing service and plumbing advice needed to complete the faucet installation of your choice, quick & easy! We don’t have any contracts with the fixture manufacturers – the only person we have a contract with is you! Faucet repair can simply be a matter of replacing old gaskets, o-rings, or corroded valve seats, but when you go to take a faucet apart, it may not be that easy. This is because there are four types of faucets, and each requires different parts. Most people are familiar with compression faucets, which are outfitted with a handle that turns in order to block or unblock the flow of water, and relies on a rubber washer to prevent leaks.

Faucet repair like this seems straight forward enough, but what about cartridge faucets, disk faucets, and ball faucets? The directions for faucet repair get more complicated with theses kind faucets and produce less results if you replace them yourself. In fact, if a faucet starts leaking and you attempt your own faucet repair, you may wind up stripping parts and doing more faucet damage than faucet repair. Especially if you have expensive designer faucets, why not call us for free estimates?We are experts at repairing bath valves, shower valves, and faucets. In fact, at Next plumbing, we can repair almost any valve ever made! We’ll also let you know if it is a cheaper, and better idea to simply replace the faucet completely. We’re not here for a quick buck, we want to make sure you feel taken care of and call us back for any future plumbing services you might need! Faucet repair isn’t always possible. We also know when it is NOT cost effective to repair a faucet. There are always times when it is less expensive to replace faucets.

New faucet installation may be necessary because of unrepairable cracks in valve bodies or because your faucets are simply too worn to work properly anymore. There are so many different kinds of faucets available, from the very elegant to the very practical, we supply and install all of them.
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If you’re considering an entire bathroom or kitchen renovation, let us help you! Our plumbing contractors are trained to have a high attention to detail when installing sinks, showers, faucets, toilets – you name it. Stop fooling around with temporary repairs and give one of our qualified technicians a call for a free quote on faucet repair and faucet installation today! Contact Us at 239.540.1444 - 24/7 Emergency Service With No Extra Charge!Moen kitchen faucet repair jobs are not as difficult as many people may imagine. One of the biggest names in faucets, Moen faucets are extremely well made and designed to last for years without worry. But even Moen faucets will start dripping over time. Luckily, fixing the plumbing problem is easy enough that even a novice can do it. The most common problem with Moen kitchen faucets is that like most faucets, they start to drip after extensive use. However, in many cases it's not a worn washer or a bad cartridge that's causing the drip.

Depending on the water in your area, it may be a build-up of calcium, lime or rust that's forcing the water out in a drip. You can remove and clean the cartridge using a fifty-fifty solution of vinegar and distilled water. Before you remove the cartridge, turn the water supply valves off. The valves should be located in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Remove all of the cleaning supplies and stored items from the sink cabinet so you can easily reach the valves. Turn the valve knobs clockwise until they are all the way off. Turn on the faucet to make sure there's no water in the lines. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the nut on the handle so it can slide off. Depending on the model of faucet, there may be a U-shaped clip holding the cartridge in place. If your model has a retaining clip, remove it with a pair of needle-nose pliers. If it doesn't have a retaining clip, it will be held in place with a retaining nut; loosen and remove the nut with a small adjustable wrench.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the cartridge out of the faucet's body. If the faucet is old, this may take some effort. For really stubborn cartridges, Moen sells a cartridge puller that's designed specifically for this purpose. It will provide you with greater leverage and the cartridge will come out much easier. Make a batch of the vinegar and water solution (or use a commercial product for getting rid of calcium, lime and rust) and let the cartridge soak in it for about four hours. Once finished, clean off the cartridge and re-install it back in the faucet. When you set the cartridge back in its seat, make sure it is pushed all the way down and seated firmly to ensure a tight fit. Tighten the retaining nut or replace the retaining clip. Slide the handle down over the cartridge and tighten the Allen nut to finish the job. Turn the water supply valves back on and wait to see if the faucet drips. If it doesn't drip, turn the faucet on for a few seconds, then turn it off.

If it doesn't drip, the cartridge is still good and only needed to be cleaned. If it starts to drip, the cartridge is going bad and should be replaced with a new one. To replace the cartridge, simply follow these directions again and instead of cleaning and reinstalling the old cartridge, simply insert a brand new cartridge. Occasionally, the water coming out of the faucet will not pour straight down but will come out in a spray with streams of water shooting off in wild directions. When this happens, there is usually something caught in the mesh of the aerator. Remove the aerator by unscrewing it. You may have to use a wrench to get it started, but once it's loose you can unscrew it by hand. Clean the debris out of the aerator in another sink or let it soak in the vinegar and water solution. Once cleaned, return it to its place and tighten it down with the wrench. When you're performing a Moen kitchen faucet repair, check the O-ring on the cartridge to make sure it is still in good condition.