I am trying to remove the cartridge from this moen kitchen faucet.
Moen kitchen faucet will not rotate.
Sink faucet will not move left or right installed a brand new kitchen faucet with pull out sprayer a few months ago.
When a moen kitchen faucet doesn t swivel it might look a little different from another brand like gerber or kohler.
Now it won t move from one side of the sink to the other.
Remove the spout receptor and clean any debris that is impeding the movement.
For non pullout or non pulldown faucets.
Moen part number 99915.
How to keep your kitchen faucet spout rotating smoothly.
A simple way to fix a common plumbing problem with kitchen faucet spouts.
In this video i show you how to repair a moen style single handle kitchen faucet by showing the tools to be used removing the outer parts replacing the fau.
This could cause the spout to be difficult to rotate.
For non pullout or non pulldown faucets.
Do not use plumber s grade faucet grease silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
Both ball and cartridge style faucets and some regular disc type faucets feature faucet spouts with the capability to swivel and direct water accordingly.
Remove the spout receptor and clean any debris that is impeding the movement.
But most differences are purely cosmetic.
Do not use plumber s grade faucet grease silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
How to make a faucet spout swivel easily.
How to operate a moen kitchen faucet without a handle.
For pullout or pulldown faucets.
I don t want to break it.
In any event i have removed the retaining pin and i suspect i am supposed to pull on that brass piece on the top but it will not budge.
For pullout or pulldown faucets.
This could cause the spout to be difficult to rotate.
This guide will explain how to operate a moen faucet with a broken or missing handle.
If the faucet has been disassembled or is in the process of being serviced.
The basic inner workings of kitchen faucets are the same so you should be able to follow the same steps no matter which brand you have.
Rotate the plastic stem with vertical splines grooves clockwise for off.