The valve stem has been turned 180 degrees allowing the ports to be on the side opposite the display on the chrome trim. This is a simple solution. Cut the water supply off to the valve, and bleed the pressure off the valve, remove the handle,remove the chrome extension tube behind the handle, pull the brass clip out of it's slot, spint the valve 180 degrees and reassemble. If you have an issue gaing access to the valve cartridge to turn it 180 degrees put the handle back on and carefully pull the cartridge out and turn it 180 and reinsert. This will resove your issue so that the hot is on the left and the cold is on the right. There is one other possibility and that is that the supply lines were reversed when the shower was roughed in. Either way the 180 tiurn will fix the issue. Thanks fo using Fix Ya.
Hello, first if any water supply hot or cold is turned off, you will experience trickling as you mention. You must have both cold and hot in order to adjust the temperature on your valve. if you had a plumber intall this unit you should ask him to adjust it. Otherwise here is how:
Rotate the handle counterclockwise to stop and let water run till cold water is purged, check
temperature. Rotate handle to off, remove handle parts (see Disassembly in your manual) and temperature limit stop, rotate clockwise to decrease and counterclockwise to increase maximum hot water temperature, reinstall temperature limit stop and handle (TIP: Do not screw handle in until desired maximum temperature is achieved) Repeat steps until desired maximum
temperature is achieved
Make sure that the stem is slightly pulled out or open then use the plastic insertion tool that comes with the new cartridge and a pair of pliers to push cart. all the way in. Try the retaining clip again. If still won't go, partially install the insertion tool and turn cart. back and forth til clip goes in. Hope this helps
You should take the handle off. To do this, Turn Off the water supply to the Shower. Remove the handle with a screw driver or alan wrench. Now you can see the assembly. There should be a nut or some kind of threaded ring holding in the GUTS of the Faucet. Gently pull out the unit (Remember or write down how it goes together). Now visually inspect it and see if you can find an obstruction or broken piece that is causing it to stay open. If there are broken parts you can get them at a Plumbing Supply Store. If every thing seems fine and it seems to work when you have it out, then put it carefully back together, turn on the water and try it again. This has worked for me a few times in the past, Just taking it out, cleaning it , and putting it back together......Good Luck......I hope this helps you with this situation....Joe
1st Check the temperature restricting coller behind the cover under the handle. It is used to restrict the flow of hot water to stop you from being scaulded.
2nd Those set screws will control the flow. Check to ensure both sides are open the same amount of turns. If the water pressure is good turn in the cold side.
hi as you are probably aware ,when the toilet is flushed the water pressure to the shower is reduced so you get hot/scalding water unfortunatly there is NO easy solution you could put a needle valve in the supply to the toilet and with trial and error by turning the valve down reach a compromise between the time it takes to fill the flushing tank and the shower temp the only real solution is to feed the toilet and shower off independent supplies but in most houses this is impractical if not impossible silk090
The screws remove the handle. After the handle is removed their are little plastic like gears to limit th ehot watr. Relocate the gear ring for more hot water.
I would check the strainers on the intake and the faucet spout. It is possible that sediment has built up and now is impacting thermostatic flow from the faucet... if one side is clogged its hard for the faucet to balance... try the stainer on the spout and any other strainers that may be on the supply hoses, valves, intake, etc...
turm off the water at the main first.
take the handle and the plate off the control.
use a plier to take out the cartridge.
replace with a new one or you can repair by change all of the "O" rings and rubber sets.
make sure the postion when you take off the cartridge. there is front and back to the cartridge. if you install it backwards, it will not work.
Replacing the cartridge should solve the problem, the balancing spool is stuck, replacing it will solve the problem. The valve should look like this http://www.moen.ca/shared/pdf/3170pt.pdf . I have unstuck the spools in the past, soaking it in white vinegar will help to remove build up.
These are not only long-lived and reliable but also fairly easy to service.
Turn the water supply off!
The trim cover must be pried off (sharp knife slid under the edge) and then I think there is first a Phillips head that holds the knob on.
Our Moens always came with the necessary wrench to loosen the slotted nut but I think they are also included in the seal kit you should find at any chain 'home improvement' store. It's a simple stamped 'key' used for removing the nut.
I recall that the kits once had illustrations to guide you.
After cleaning up the cylinder and the piston that carries the seals ('O' rings) I have some silicone grease (not heat sink compound-it's gritty with zinc oxide) I use for reassembly; it makes them feel like new again.
With a gentle twist of the piston, slide the renewed assembly back into the cylinder and reverse your removal steps.
Question edited for clarity and add CAPS.
Here is the parts breakdown. Your model is discontinued.
The hand lever unscrews, the part that holds the handle looks like a push fit and then there is a screw collar holding the cartridge. Increase Zoom to 200%.
https://assets.moen.com/shared/docs/exploded-parts-views/s713pt.pdfIt looks like they disagree with me, and their way is easier!
F Cashman
· a year ago
I need to remove the faucet handle to fix a leak and I don't know how to remove the handle -please help
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Moen Plus Support · 11 months ago
Hello F Cashman and thank you for your interest in Moen products. The handles for the Moen Waterhill Chrome Two-Handle High Arc Kitchen Faucet are removed by holding the lever stationary, while unscrewing the base of the handle hub counter-clockwise to remove the complete handle. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. https://solutions.moen.com/Article_Library/Kitchen_Handle_2H%3A_Threaded_Hub
Test the flow of water with the showerhead removed (through the shower arm). If you are getting good flow through the shower arm- clean the showerhead to remove any debris and replace if necessary. If there is still no flow, replace the cartridge.
Sep 22, 2020
