Why Doesn't My Moen Kitchen Faucet Sprayer Work?
Your Moen faucet sprayer is a handy item. It cleans fruit, rinses dishes and cleans up after all your messes. However, problems occur that affect the operation of these faucets. Additional parts inside the faucet that allow the sprayer to operate independently, as well as normal wear and tear, contribute to these problems.
Diverter
The diverter is the part that transfers water flow from the spout to the sprayer. On the Moen faucet this part is a long rod that hangs down from the base of the faucet under the sink. If the sprayer head has no water pressure, this part is broken or needs cleaning. Detach the sprayer hose from the diverter by pulling the connector on the hose off. Clean the diverter, and adjust it so the hole in the rod faces forwards if necessary. Reattach the sprayer head, and test the faucet.
Sprayer Head Clogged
If adjusting and cleaning the diverter does not clear up the problem, the sprayer head is clogged. Inspect the front of the sprayer head for signs of sedimentary buildup or white deposits from lime and calcium. Detach the sprayer head from the hose by turning the round connector at the base of the sprayer head. Clean the front of the sprayer with your fingertips simply by rubbing them along the sprayer head face, which cleans the deposits and frees up the water flow.
Hose Clogged or Kinked
The hose on the Moen sprayer head often twists and kinks, blocking the flow of water into the sprayer head itself. If the water pressure drops suddenly, ensure that the hose is free of kinks. Untwist the hose, and free it from under-sink objects like piping, colanders and pots. These objects contribute to problems with the sprayer hose. Move the sprayer hose weight behind the piping to prevent the weight from banging on pipes and tangling the hose.
Cartridge Issues
Since the Moen sprayers feed water up through the cartridge and then back down and through the sprayer hose, water still passes through the cartridge before it enters the sprayer, which allows the use of hot and cold water with the sprayer. Examine your cartridge to ensure it is free of debris and, if necessary, replace it with a new one. If the cartridge is damaged, the faucet will also have lower water pressure, although the pressure may seem more pronounced in the sprayer since this part of the faucet has a high-powered water stream.
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