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  • Aug 17, 2007, 07:22 PM
    y2kr
    Moen tub shower making loud squealing sound.
    I have a Moen L82839 tub and shower faucet. When the water is coming out of the tub faucet it is fine but when it comes out of the shower it makes a LOUD squeal. Our house is about 5 years old and this started about 6 months ago? It is in the guest bathroom so I don't know for sure when but sometime within the last 6 to 8 months. Anyone have any ideas of how what could cause this?

    Thanks,

    Ken
  • Aug 18, 2007, 07:52 AM
    speedball1
    This sound could be caused by a faulty diverter spout or minerals built up in the shower head. Listen and feel fro vibration and let us know. Good luck, Tom
  • Aug 18, 2007, 03:35 PM
    y2kr
    Not the shower head, does with it removed. The diverter is in the spout and the noise is coming from inside the wall, I am guesing it is the between the valve and the shower spout by listening.
  • Jan 12, 2011, 10:51 PM
    RJH_Contracting
    Replace the cartridge. Moen cartridges are guaranteed for life. Just remove it and take it to your local Home Depot, Lowe's, or whatever and they will give you a new one for free. Really easy fix.
  • Jan 13, 2011, 05:47 AM
    massplumber2008

    Hi RJH...

    First, the thread is from 2007 (upper left corner of each post) and we hope Y2kr has the issue fixed by now... ;)

    Second, I agree that moen warranties their products for a lifetime, but in my experience home depot, Lowe's, menards, ace hardware, etc. are NOT going to give anyone a free replacement part. Heck, Home Depot won't even warranty their own glacier bay/pegasus faucet parts... usually must contact Global Industries in China for that. Have you had a personal experience where they actually handed you a new cartridge for free... let me know?

    To get a free replacement cartridge/part that is manufactured by Moen, people need to call moen at 1800BUYMOEN , and then they will deliver the part (including shipping) for free. The average "delivery time" is between 5-12 days depending on where someone lives in the country.

    Have a good day!

    Mark

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