How To Repair Bathtub Faucet Diverter

A bathtub faucet diverter is a small but important part of your bathroom plumbing. It allows you to switch the flow of water from the spout to the showerhead. If your diverter is broken, you'll need to repair it as soon as possible to avoid water damage.

Step 1: Gather the Necessary Tools and Materials

Before you begin, you'll need to gather the following tools and materials: * Adjustable wrench * Phillips head screwdriver * Flat head screwdriver * Pliers * New diverter valve * Teflon tape * Pipe sealant * Work gloves * Safety glasses

Step 2: Turn Off the Water Supply

Once you have all of your tools and materials, you need to turn off the water supply to your bathtub. There are usually two ways to do this: *

If your bathroom has a main water supply valve:

Turn the valve clockwise to turn off the water. *

If your bathroom does not have a main water supply valve:

You'll need to turn off the water supply to your entire home. To do this, find the main water supply valve, which is usually located near the front of the house. Turn the valve clockwise to turn off the water.

Step 3: Remove the Old Diverter Valve

Once the water supply is turned off, you can begin removing the old diverter valve. 1. Use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nut that holds the diverter valve in place. 2. Once the nut is loose, you can use the flat head screwdriver to pry the diverter valve out of place. 3. Be careful not to lose the small spring that is located inside the diverter valve.

Step 4: Install the New Diverter Valve

Now that the old diverter valve is removed, you can install the new one. 1. Start by wrapping the threads of the new diverter valve with Teflon tape. This will help to create a seal and prevent leaks. 2. Apply a small amount of pipe sealant to the threads of the diverter valve. 3. Insert the new diverter valve into the faucet body. 4. Use the adjustable wrench to tighten the nut that holds the diverter valve in place.

Step 5: Turn the Water Supply Back On

Once the new diverter valve is installed, you can turn the water supply back on. 1. If you turned off the water supply to your entire home, open the main water supply valve. 2. If you turned off the water supply to your bathroom, open the main water supply valve for your bathroom.

Step 6: Test the New Diverter Valve

Once the water supply is turned back on, you need to test the new diverter valve to make sure it is working properly. 1. Turn on the faucet and let the water run for a few minutes. 2. Switch the diverter valve to the showerhead setting and make sure that the water is flowing out of the showerhead. 3. Switch the diverter valve back to the spout setting and make sure that the water is flowing out of the spout. If the new diverter valve is working properly, you're all set! You can now enjoy your bathtub again.