Moen kitchen faucets are among the most widely preferred on the market due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, usability, technology, and reasonable pricing. This explains why they top many rankings of “best kitchen faucets” you’d find on the web.
Here, we’d be showing a Moen kitchen faucet parts diagram to reveal every component that makes up the product. We’d also go into details about what each component does and how it works. Read on to learn more.
Moen Kitchen Faucet Parts Diagram
Moen Kitchen Faucet Parts (as Seen on the Diagram)
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Thanks to their impressive engineering, Moen kitchen faucets stay drip-free and long-lasting. However, despite that the various models differ in design and features, they all contain the same basic components. Now, let’s go into the details.
Spout
This is the most noticeable part of the faucet, as it delivers water from the body to the sink. Spouts can come in different shapes and styles. A straight spout makes for a long reach and a low profile.
On the other hand, a gooseneck spout arches upwards and eases the task of filling deep containers. Another style is the articulating type, which features multiple joints that allow you to direct the water stream to where to need it.
Handle
This is the part of the faucet that you hold while opening or closing the valve. The handle can be single or double. The single handle is expectably simple and easy for anyone to use. It can be located on top of the spout, on its side, or on a separate point beside it. The double-handle option is a bit cumbersome to use, but it’s usually more aesthetically appealing in the kitchen.
Valve
This part of a kitchen faucet controls water flow and temperature. Most modern models have cartridge valves that enclose all the working parts in a single unit that is quite easy to replace. While some valves are made of metal or plastic, the most durable ones contain a pair of hard ceramic discs that are leak-proof and resistant to hard-water deposits.
Cartridge valves usually come in designs unique to the faucet model. So, whenever you have to replace one, your best bet is to order it directly from the manufacturer.
Mount
This part of the faucet makes for a firm attachment to the sink or countertop. Most mounts are deck mounts, which connect the faucet directly to the sink. They are simple to install provided there’s enough space between the sink and the wall. Since mounts come with screws, they require holes in the countertop or sink.
Body
This is where the water passes through (or where hot and cold water are mixed) before passing through the spout. The design can be single-hole, where hot and cold water are contained in a single casting that also houses the valves.
There’s also the bridge design, in which a pipe joins two separate valves and blends the hot and cold water before the mixture reaches the spout.
Another type is the widespread body, which requires three holes. This option mixes hot and cold water just as a bridge-style faucet does, but with its pipe hidden under the counter.
Aerator
Typically made of mesh, this part is fixed at the faucet’s tip to break up water flow into multiple tiny streams and dilute the water with air in the process. It helps to reduce the volume of flowing water while giving the false feeling of a high-pressure flow. This greatly reduces splashing in the sink.
Other Parts of a Moen Kitchen Faucet
Spray hose: connects the faucet to the water supply.
Washer: made of plastic, metal, or rubber, this small flat ring is used to attach the aerator to the faucet stem.
Escutcheon: A flat piece of plastic or metal that hides away the hole for the valve or pipe.
Moen Kitchen Faucet Replacement Parts: Important Points
If your Moen kitchen faucet comes down with a fault, you have two options to fix it — either you buy a new complete set of the faucet or you figure out the faulty part and replace only that part.
For easy replacement of parts, each Moen kitchen faucet model has been easily broken down into ‘sections’. So, depending on which part of your faucet is broken, you have the following replacement options to choose from:
- Wand kit (comprising the aerator and small parts for its attachment to the spout)
- Wand screen and O-ring kit (placed between the aerator and spout)
- Spout kit (comprising the spout and small parts for its attachment to the body)
- Hose kit
- Weight kit
- Escutcheon
- Mounting hardware
- Handle kit
- Handle dome
- Plug button
- Cartridge nut
- Set screws
Note that each metallic part of a Moen kitchen faucet is available in a number of different material options. These include chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, spot-resistant stainless, and classic stainless.
