If you faucet looks like this follow these steps.
Moen faucet spout hard to turn.
To remove the handle use an allen wrench to loosen the screw a half turn to the left 3 mm is a common size for kitchen faucet screws.
Use a water base silicon grease to lube both o rings now exposed.
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Petroleum based lubricants may react with the rubber seals and cause the spout to become even more difficult to operate.
Changing the cartridge s for moen kitchen faucets can be done without doing anything below the sink except turning off the water at the supply line valves.
As a plumber for 22 years i ve had a lot of experience with moen.
For one handle faucets with a 1225 cartridge replace the cartridge.
Turn the base trim on the spout counter clockwise until you are able to move it up.
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Its time to replace your cartridge.
Petroleum based lubricants may react with the rubber seals and cause the spout to become even more difficult to operate.
Clean off any debris from the base.
A simple way to fix a common plumbing problem with kitchen faucet spouts.
Remove the spout and lubricate the spout o rings with silicone based grease moen part number 99915.
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Do not use plumber s grade faucet grease silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
Remove the spout and lubricate the spout o rings with silicone based grease moen part number 99915.
This screw prevents the faucet handle from coming off whenever you turn the water on and off.
This is a decorative cover that you can easily pry off with a flathead screwdriver in order to reveal a small screw.
Do not use plumber s grade faucet grease silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.