My moen swing spout is getting hard to swing - Moen Plumbing

Not familiar with this particular model, offer suggestions, 1. the large can nut on top is loose allowing the faucet to swing around missing the internal stops, 2 the internal stops are broken off.

Loosen the central nut

there might be a allan screw holding it down usually located at the back of the faucet if not there is a chance that there is a screw on escutcheon just above the base of the spout this should screw off with a strap wrench.

check the aerators on the faucets. i know after i change a hot water tank there is always some crud that comes through the lines and gets stuck in the aerators, they are the part that holds the screens in place on the spouts.

Information on your faucet can be found here:

http://www.moen.com/chateau/chrome-two-handle-low-arc-kitchen-faucet/_/R-CONSUMER%3A7907

The exploded parts view can be helpful is seeing how your faucet is assembled:

http://www.moen.com/shared/pdf/7906pt.pdf

First turn off the hot and cold water supply taps. Then to remove the spout you simply unscrew the spout cap counter-clockwise; you should then be able to lift the spout up and off the supply post.

Hi,

Over time mineral can buildup inside the hub of the spout and cause it to turn hard... this mineral also will grind up the o-ring inside there and then the water will leak out...

To replace the o-ring you will need to get a new one from a Moen dealer... then remove the handle and then pull the spout up and over everything... this can be very hard to do as the mineral buildup will keep you from pulling it up and off...
Once you do get it off though you can then clean everything up with CLR or similar and then reassemble with a new o-ring...

heatman101

Here's a link to show you how to get the spout off using "strap wrenches" The allow you to get the nut off at the base of the faucet spout without harming the chrome finish.

http://blog.trebacz.com/2012/12/how-to-fix-leaking-moen-kitchen-faucet.html


There is also a video at the bottom of the blog post showing how I did it.

Once you remove the spout collar you should be able to remove spout and replace the orings

if it is dripping from the spout then there is a cartridge that needs replaced...1225 for the single handle type and 1224 for the 2 handle type. Moen does not use O-rings in their valves. If it leaking around the base of the spout there is an oring kit that you will need and you will have to pull the spout off to access them. Most Moen faucets use a 117 kit for the spout but there are some different ones.

It should lift off gently twist as you lift maybe tap spout lightly back and forth with a rubber mallet