My relatively new Moen single-handle shower faucet started leaking. I suspect that there might be some crud in the valve. But I can't figure out how to remove the plastic handle so I can take it apart. There are no accessible screws on the surface of the handle. I tried gentle brute force to pull it away from the wall, but it doesn't budge. I also tried to remove the central plastic part, but it's not budging either, and I can't tell whether it is really removable. Any suggestions?

If you have the one with the acrylic crystal knob,the cap in the middle (usually says MOEN on it) pops off and there will be a screw beneath that that holds the knob to the valve shaft.

if it is a lever handle, there is an allen screw on the bottom.

Find your faucet at this link to obtain a pdf file with a parts drawing for your faucet. You will see how your handle attaches.

[www.moen.com]

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Thanks. It did have an acrylic cap with the name Moen on it, and it popped off pretty easily, revealing a screw underneath. Now that was easy! (with some expert advice)

does it have a glass knob on it ?when i replaced a delta tub faucet there was a plstic cap on the front pry it off with screwdriver and put hot vineagar on a washcloth and wrap it around the handle and let it sit about 10-15 minutes because of the built up lime scale i couldnt believe it worked.