Quick answer: The exact Moen model number is printed on the box (the UPC label on the side of the package), on the installation sheet and on your receipt or invoice. On the fixture itself you may find a number, often only the family series number rather than the exact model: Moen points to the back of a non-pullout kitchen spout, the front curve under a bathroom spout and the underside of a removable handle cap, and some newer faucets carry a model tag on the supply lines. A number such as 1222 or 1225 is a cartridge part number, not the faucet model, and A112.18.1 is a certification standard. No paperwork? Photograph the whole fixture from the front, the handle from the side, the escutcheon plate with its screws and hot/cold marks, any number or tag you find, and the cartridge if it is out.
Moen replacement parts are model-specific. A handle, cartridge or spout kit that fits one faucet will not necessarily fit another that looks almost identical. Everything starts with the model number.
Once you have the number, check Moen faucet parts in stock.
For the most common finish, compare in-stock Moen brushed nickel bathroom faucets by hole layout.
Where Moen prints it
On the packaging and paperwork
The fastest route, if the fixture is recent. The model number is on the box and on the installation sheet. It is also on the original invoice if the fixture was bought online.
On the fixture itself
Moen model numbers combine digits and finish letters — for example 84980SRN, where SRN is Spot Resist Brushed Nickel, or 82022BL, where BL is matte black. The exact number is on the box and paperwork; on the fixture, Moen says you may find:
- Kitchen faucets: a number on the back of the spout. On a non-pullout spout this is the family series number, not the exact model, but used with the faucet pictures in Moen's Replacement Part Locator it narrows the search. Some newer faucets also have a model identifying tag on the supply lines under the sink.
- Bathroom faucets: a series of numbers on the front curve under the spout, and on some faucets a number engraved under a removable handle cap marked Moen.
- Shower trim and rough-in valves: Moen identifies an installed shower by the number of handles, when it was installed, where the escutcheon screws sit or the hot/cold markings, and how the handle moves, then by the cartridge. The Moen name is on the escutcheon plate of a single-handle shower, or on the handle caps or small round escutcheons of a two- or three-handle one. For M-CORE trim, the installation guide that came with the kit has the series in its title. Our Posi-Temp, M-CORE and Moentrol guide shows how to tell the valves apart.
- Handheld showers and heads: use the box, the installation sheet or the receipt.
- Numbers that are not the model number: A112.18.1 on a spout, aerator or spray wand is a certification standard; 1222, 1225, 1212, 1213 and 1214 are cartridge numbers; a number on a broken or loose part is a component number, which Moen can still use to help identify the faucet.
| Fixture Type | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| Any Moen product | Box (UPC label on the side of the package), installation sheet (under the description or picture, or in the top right corner), receipt or invoice |
| Kitchen faucets | Back of the spout (family series number on non-pullout spouts); model tag on the supply lines on some newer faucets |
| Bathroom faucets | Front curve under the spout; underside of a removable handle cap |
| Shower trim and valves | Identify by handle count, handle movement, escutcheon screws, hot/cold markings and cartridge; M-CORE trim instructions name the series |
| Not a model number | A112.18.1 (a certification standard), cartridge numbers such as 1222 or 1225, component numbers on broken parts |
| Unmarked fixtures | Identify the collection by shape and finish; on a shower, check the cartridge (see our valve guide) |
When the number is gone
Worn-off markings are common on older fixtures. Work backwards instead:
- Identify the collection by shape. Moen designs are sold in named collections — Brantford, Banbury, Genta, Adler, Voss, Eva, Chateau, Dartmoor, Gibson, Align and others all appear in our catalog. Comparing your fixture against product photos usually narrows it to one or two.
- Note the finish. Chrome, brushed nickel, Spot Resist brushed nickel, matte black, oil rubbed bronze, Mediterranean bronze and the gold finishes are all visually distinct. Our guide to Moen finishes explains how to tell the similar ones apart.
- Count handles and holes. Single-handle, two-handle, centerset, widespread and single-hole configurations narrow the field quickly.
- Check the cartridge. On a shower valve, a 1222 cartridge means a Posi-Temp valve, which itself rules out a large part of the catalog.
What the number gets you
With a confirmed model number you can order the right replacement part or handle (our guide to finding the right Moen replacement part shows how), or the right trim kit for an existing valve, without guesswork. Every listing on this site shows the Moen model number and finish code so you can match exactly.
If you have narrowed it down but cannot confirm, send us a photo with the finish and handle count and we will help identify it.
Written by John Plumber, an experienced plumber who shares his personal opinion and hands-on experience.
This article reflects personal experience, not step-by-step instructions. Always follow the manufacturer's installation guide for your exact model, and hire a licensed plumber if you are not sure. Questions or corrections: support@aqualux.studio.
An example in stock: the Moen TV6420 EVA 1.2 GPM Widespread Bathroom Faucet Chrome With Valve Included.
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