Moen set screw stuck on teardrop bathtub faucet

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Apr 18, 2011 - Anybody can ask a question; Anybody can answer; The best ... There are total six faucets in a bathroom, two made into a bathroom basin ... The other possibility is that there's a small plastic "decorative" cap covering the screw.

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Dec 1, 2009 - In many modern shower faucets like Delta and Moen (which is what I have) .... About a year ago, one of the bathtub faucets in my other bathroom jammedopen. .... the exact faucet I have in my shower, so you answered my first question, ...I can tighten and loosen the screw but the handle just won't come off!

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... from a Delta Monitor 1400 series tub/shower single handle faucet. ... sorry for the REALLY sxxxxx question. which way to turn (loosen) the set screw. ... only suggestions i have on the issue. when a setscrew will not back off i ...

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Removing a moen cartridge from the faucet! If the plastic tool ...? 2:47https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGdExIS3b-oMar 5, 2013 - Uploaded by TheOldkid888This is a video on how to remove a moen cartridge from any moen faucet when the plastic tool does not do ...Installation Help / Animated Tutorials for Moen Faucetwww.moen.com/consumer-support/installation-help/tutorial?id...MoenUsing a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the handle screw and pull the handle up off from the faucet. Using pliers, loosen and remove the pivot retainer nut as well. Remove the washer from the cartridge and use pliers to remove the retaining clip.

Replace cartridge..Moen will give you free cartridges for life of faucet.

Most moen handles and trim are secured by an allen set screw located right under the handle by looking at the picture you supplied. Once the set screw is loosened the handle can be removed and then the deck escheon usually screws off. Most of the time you do not need to remove the deck cover to get to the valve cartridge.

What screw is it? http://www.moen.com/replacement-parts/product?product=IMGLIB:87739

Try some lime remover on the screw/handle, and make sure you are using the correct tool and that it is actually turning the screw. Some are allen wrench style while others are slotted screws. If you are sure you are using the correct tool and it is loose, try to pry under the handle or get a handle puller tool. If you could post a picture of the handle I might have a more specific answer.

This is generally due to a loose or faulty cartridge. To fix:

1. Turn off water supply valves under sink.

2. Block the sink drain to avoid losing small parts.

3. Remove faucet handle. It is attached by a set screw, an odd size (I actually used a T9 torx screwdriver successfully, even though the set screw is hex head, since I did not have a matching allen key). The set screw is quite far into the handle, ~3cm, through a hole in the bottom of the handle. Depending on your countertop layout, you may have to actually remove the entire faucet from the countertop in order to get access to it, in which case follow the appropriate parts of your faucet installation directions in reverse.

4. Remove dome. It will come off with a gentle turn/pull.

5. Check the tightness of the exposed large hex nut. This is the piece that holds the cartridge in place. If you are lucky, it is just loose, and that's your problem; otherwise you will need a new cartridge.

6. Unscrew that nut, remove. Pull out the cartridge.

7. Replacement cartridges may be found at your local Moen dealer, or may be ordered directly from Moen +1-800-Buy-Moen. Parts are free due to the lifetime warranty. Part #1255 includes the cartridge, cartridge nut, and set screw. The nut must be changed with the cartridge (presumably due to its wear characteristics).

To reassemble:

8. If you have it, place a very small amount of plumber's silicone lubricant on the back of the cartridge, on the rubber seals around the three holes.

9. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. The cartridge only goes in one way, due to three guiding channels on its perimeter.

Enjoy!

It's hard to say without seeing it for myself, however, it seems to me that you have a Moen Shower Faucet with an anti-scald feature called positemp. You need locate the screw on the cartridge and loosen it, while adjusting the dial clockwise or counter-clockwise with your fingers and tighten the screw back up. Clockwise for warmer, counter for cooler. Also check to see that your cartridge was inserted properly.

you need to lube the cartridge of order from moen there free,just call and explain your problem

shut water off under faucet,open it to prove wtr is off. pry off cap , slide edge of putty knife,butter knife.etc should see a phillip's screw.remove,pull handle off, pull chrome sleeve off, now. toward's top you should see a little tab sticking out, it is part of a horse shoe shaped clip,pull with needle nose plier's,or similar.pay attention how it come's apart ,your new cartridge come's w/detailed instruction's,calmly refer to 'em, you may need or may not need a moen cartridge puller,(use a good grip,steady pull,)