Almost every Moen single handle repair comes down to one part: the cartridge. Moen has used several different cartridges over the years and they are not interchangeable, so use this page to confirm which one is in your faucet before buying anything.
New to this? Start here explains the parts and tools in plain language. Not sure which cartridge you have? Identify it without a model number.
Pick your problem
Dripping or running with the handle off1225 faucetsDripping or leaking at the handle1255 faucets, 2009 and laterPull-down hose leaks, wand will not dock, worn spray head1269 cartridgeSleek and 2025 and later faucetsMotionSense faucet not respondingShower keeps dripping or runningPosi-TempHot and cold are backwardsWater leaks around the base of the spoutHandle is stiff or hard to moveLow pressure, or hot only or cold only is weakCartridge will not come out
Pick your model
Chateau 7425, 7430, 7434kitchenChateau L4621, 4621, 4601, 4600bathroomLegend 7231kitchenMonticello 7630kitchenExtensa 87560pullout kitchenArbor 7594pull-down kitchenAlign 7565 and 5923pull-down kitchenBrantford 7185pull-down kitchenAdler 87233pull-down kitchenGenta 6702 and 7882bathroom and kitchenMethod 6810 and Eva 6400bathroomSleek 7864pull-down, 1269 cartridgeEssie 87014pull-downAberdeen 7590pull-downKaden 87966pull-downIndi 87090pull-downNori 87066pull-downBanbury 87017 kitchen and WS84924 bathroomVoss 6903bathroomCaldwell 87888two handle kitchenEva 6410 and Boardwalk 84820two handle bathroom
Which Moen cartridge do I have?
| Cartridge | Where it is used | How to recognize it |
|---|---|---|
| 1225 (and 1225B) | Single handle kitchen and bathroom sink faucets made before about 2009, and Standard and Moentrol single handle tub and shower valves | Clear plastic shell with a brass stem. Held in by a U-shaped copper clip. Handle pulls or lifts for volume and rotates for temperature. The most common Moen cartridge in older homes. |
| 1255 (Duralast) | Single handle kitchen and bathroom faucets made from roughly 2009 on (Arbor, Align, Brantford, Adler, Genta, Method, and current Chateau) | Brass and plastic body with no copper clip. Secured by a retaining nut. If your faucet is less than about 15 years old, this is probably it. 1255 replacement guide. |
| 1222 (Posi-Temp) | Single handle tub and shower valves with a rotate-only handle | The handle turns but does not pull or push. Rear plate has screws at the 2 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions. Pressure balancing cartridge. |
| 1200 | Original all-brass version of the 1225, in faucets from the 1970s through the 1980s | Solid brass, no clear plastic shell. Replace it with a 1225, which fits the same valve body. |
| 4000 (and 40002) | Single handle kitchen faucets 2005 to 2009, plus Dorsey 87007 and Torrance 87666 | Brass hexagonal retaining nut, no clip. 4000 replacement guide. |
| 1269 | Sleek 7864 and other faucets from 2025 on | Recessed black nut, 25 mm socket, new nut with each cartridge. 1269 replacement guide. |
| 1224 / 1234 | Two handle faucets (Eva, Banbury, Bexley, Monticello two handle) | One cartridge under each handle. 1224 vs 1234 guide. |
If you have the model number (printed on the box, on the under-sink tag, or sometimes stamped on the back of the spout), the model pages below tell you the cartridge directly. If you do not have it, the shape of the handle and the age of the house are usually enough. Pre-2009 single handle faucets with a copper clip are 1225. Rotate-only shower handles are 1222.
You may not need to buy anything
Moen’s lifetime limited warranty covers leaks and drips for the original purchaser of the faucet for as long as they own the home. In practice, Moen will often ship a replacement cartridge at no charge if you call 1-800-BUY-MOEN (1-800-289-6636) with the model number. It takes a few days to arrive. If you want the faucet working today, the parts below are the same ones Moen ships.
- Moen 1225 cartridge on Amazon
- Moen 1222 Posi-Temp cartridge on Amazon
- Moen 104421 cartridge puller on Amazon
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