How To Remove Moen Faucet Handle Without Visible Screws

Removing a double faucet handle of a brand without screws or caps.

How to remove moen faucet handle without visible screws.

You might want to wait for an hour to allow the compound to stiffen. As you remove the handle wrap its base with the use of an old towel to avoid. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the escutcheon screws. Insert the wrench into the screw head and push down.

Hold the arm of the faucet handle in place and twist the base counterclockwise. If you have successfully removed the screw pull out the faucet handle. How to remove the escutcheon plate. As a safety precaution you will want to go ahead and turn the water off under the sink for this method.

Remember you will need this screw to secure the faucet handle tightly. Some moen faucet handles actually do not have set screws however so don t worry if you can t find the cap. Since the faucet handle is always secured firmly use a pair of pliers or a faucet handle puller to smoothly remove it. Use a 7 64 hex wrench to remove screw under handle.

You ll find these handles even easier to remove than the ones that do have screws. If a moen faucet handle doesn t appear to have a set screw it s usually because the screw is hidden behind a cap and you have to look for it. Gently pry the cap with the moen logo on it off and remove the phillips screw.