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MOen single knob shower faucet problems?

Asked Jan 26, 2011, 04:38 PM — 4 Answers
When the knob on our Moen single-knob shower faucet is pointing at the 6 o'clock position (Which should be the "OFF" position) VERY hot water comes out at a low pressure. If the knob is turned to the 9 0'clock position, (which should be the maximum HOT position) very COLD water comes out. The water shuts off at the 4 o'clock position. We cannot get any water temp that is comfortable to use for showering. What's going on & how do we fix this? Thanks anyone who knows the answer...

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Jan 26, 2011, 04:44 PM
Take knob or handle off, turn stem 180 degrees, reinstall knob or handle
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Jan 26, 2011, 05:37 PM


I think Harold has it but skipped a step. After you remove the handle you must remove the small clip on top of the cartridge and then rotate 180 degrees, now reinstall the clip
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Jan 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
Don't think so Bob, I think you just have to turn stem. Shouldn't be necessary to rotate body of cartridge.
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Jan 26, 2011, 08:47 PM
Dear hkstroud, thank you -- your advice worked perfectly, the faucet is working perfectly now & it made me feel like Rosie the Riveter when I was able to fix it without calling a plumber! God Bless you! ElizabethG

Hello HK thank you for your advice to turn the stem 180 degrees -- the problem is resolved & the faucet is working perfectly, not only that but it made me feel like Rosie the Riveter that I was able to fix it myself without calling a plumber. God Bless you! ElizabethG
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