How to Fix Leaky Shower Tub Faucet | Replace Moen 1200 or 1225 cartridge Demo

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4 жыл бұрын

In this tutorial video, I will show you how to fix a leaky show or tub faucet. This demonstration is for single handle leaky faucets. If you notice the shower or tub faucet is leaking, and the handle you pull out to turn to water on is kind of hard to pull out and then push back in, most likely the cartridge inside is old and bad and needs to be replaced. The Moen 1200 or 1225 is a very common cartridge. In this video, I show you how to remove the old Moen cartridge with a cheap cartridge puller and install a new one.
The whole process should take less than 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Provided the cartridge isn't completely stuck. It is pretty easy to do yourself and you can save lots of money. Plumbers can be super expensive. Here in the States, you will probably wind up saving 60 to 100 bucks doing it yourself. Let's get started!
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@CrimsonKarl 2 жыл бұрын

I fixed mine with the help of this video. One thing I'll say is that these 'universal' cartridge pullers really are not. My cartridge was probably 30 yrs old (house built in '92) and the end of the cartridge had a lip on that that prevented it from properly fitting over the puller, and the screw wasn't quite long enough to reach the cartridge head. I ended up filing down the edges of the puller so the cartridge would fit over it. Then, with some effort, I was able to reach the hole with the screw and gently work it out. I think you do need the puller for this job as an old cartridge will most likely be stuck, and if you attempt to pull it just with pliers, you'll risk bending the pipe behind the wall. You need something to push back on the pipe while you pull the cartridge out..

@stephendoyle9113

I called a local plumber, he quoted me a price of $200 and $25 for the Moen cartridge... Thanks, you saved me a bunch on money by doing it myself!

@salvadorsanchez6763 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to your video I was able to fix my shower. i was like 2 months dealing with a leak. Finally today I managed to make time and did it. so proud of myself right now 🤣

@judyschroeder1686

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@mkarias11 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this didn't work for me. I couldn't get the cartridge off even with the tool. Very frustrating. I have to call a plumber.

@mehdi8176 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your easy to follow video. Today was my turn to replace shower faucet cartridge. The reason I decided to try it myself was because I was given estimate by Plumber that was too high to believe. He told me that he has to replace the shower valve and trim because cartridge is too hard to pull out. I did not believed him. He was going to make an easy payday for himself. So I purchased the tool you mentioned, Moen cartridge 1200 and plumber grease for a fraction of what he was going to charge me. Thank you again.

@mikethompson3534

I don’t buy the brass cartridges because it builds up corrosion to a point that it welds itself to the housing which is also made of brass making things very difficult the plastic ones don’t corrode as bad

@brentgill3254 Жыл бұрын

One of the best how to video’s out. Matt takes his time and thoroughly explains everything you need to know in how to replace these cartridges. Other videos I’ve seen rush through the process and leave you still needing help with questions.

@ericjgruber 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me fix my leaky faucet today. Total cost with gas, the cartridge, and some silicone grease was about $30. Thanks for posting!

@Jessica-sb6lm

With so many video tutorials on one handled faucets, this was the only one I could find for my particular faucet cartridge. THANK YOU ! This saved me so much. Your directions, tool selection and model types made this so easy for me to handle in just 15 minutes! You are awesome!

@coloradorocky4040 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, a plumber wanted to charge me 230 dollars, I did it thanks to you sir, 36 Dollars! God bless you sir.

@marvhalsey7544

Saved my sanity!! And my fingers!! And my money! Your explanation and video is perfect! Many THANKS!

@JW-og4bj Жыл бұрын

Watched several other videos, and attempted the replacement -no one else mentioned the need for a core puller, which is essential. Good job Matt.

@krissyk4335 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Especially pointing out the different cartridges. I would've panicked when I pulled mine out and it wasn't brass, but plastic&brass like yours. It worked perfectly and no more running water!!

@janellkling1052

Wow I just fixed my shower faucet with Matt's detailed instructions! Thank You!

@pattiwalton9877 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your time and video! I am not a plumber, I work in health care. I watched your video a few times just to be sure and finally was successful! Again, Thank You!

@zhew3023 Жыл бұрын

Best instruction video on this topic. Watch this video and you can fix the faucet in one try.

@cjlgarage4569 2 жыл бұрын

Best Vid I found you made it super easy. “ If I can do it you can do it”

@timelinedesigns5211 2 жыл бұрын

If your faucet is hard to pull or rotate, even if it doesn’t leak, you need this. Couldn’t live without posts like this on KZfaq. 3 day job! 1 day, study all tips on the Moen 1200. Day 2, order new cart from Amaz, get the brass model with plas tool and clips in a kit $16. 3d day, 20’ to replace. Thanks guys.

@robertbrandywine 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video as far as discussing what happens if your clip won't go back in. It took me a while to notice the openings in the underside of the outer brass fitting. Even then, I had to take a small screwdriver and pry the ends of the clips out so that they would slide into those openings. You can see the openings (he calls it a slit because he just had one long hole, whereas I had two small ones), at