You can go to Moens website for directions. Instead of cleaning the cartridge, you can take it to a Plumbing or Hardware store and they will replace it for FREE. Moen cartridges are guaranteed for life and the stores CANNOT charge for them as they return them and get another one for free from Moen!!!
The inside part of a Moen faucet / shower body
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Yes, you can replace cartridge on any Moen unit
There are quite a number of various specialties with Moen shower heads depending on which Moen shower heads one wishes to purchase. One specialty is being detachable and movable with a connecting hose.
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For Moen, there is a part called a "posi temp" and this can be replaced to manage the hot water. You may need a specialized tool called a puller. There is an amusing You Tube with Steven Lavmoniere that shows the process to do this.Maybe. If it is a Moen or other type of single handle shower valve, try changing the cartridge first. If this doesn't work, you need a new shower valve.ANS2 - Shower valves of all types will clog up with any bits of sediment or rust in the system. This is very common. Take the valve apart and check carefully inside.
YES, you can use moen 1225 as a replacement cartridge. It works perfect. Sad so hard to find an honest plumber.
Did you flush out the valve body prior to installing the new cartridge
Moen part #1920 and a brand new Moen single handle faucet
Cut out the drywall in the wall behind the shower. Replace the valve. Patch the drywall.
See if the valve has integral stops. These will usually be between the cartridge and the inlets of the water. When you have the cartridge out, open each stop slowly to purge any sediment out. This will also tell you if there is water pressure to that point of the faucet. Don't stand directly in front of it and get soaked, I don't want you blaming me! lol