Moen 1225 Single Handle Cartridge OEM Shower Replacement Part

This is the OEM cartridge for Moen's Standard (Original) and Moentro valves. You'll generally need a new cartridge if you are experiencing any of the following: The shower is leaking from the Shower Head or Tub Spout when the water is off. The Shower handle leaks when the water is on. High resistance when attempting to rotate the handle. Inability to control temperature, often realized by the water temperature jumping from cold to hot, without any warm water in the middle. HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A MOEN 1225 CARTRIDGE IN YOUR VALVE The best way to identify if you have a Moen 1225 cartridge is to remove the shower handle and inspect the valve. The Moen 1225 cartridge has a distinct look, and would be hard to mistake for another part, especially if you have removed the cartridge already. Be sure to shut off your Main Water Supply before doing any work on the valve.It is also important to NOT assume that just because it says Moen on the shower plate that it is a 1225 cartridge. There ar