If, after you trigger your shower diverter, water continues to leak out of the bathtub spout rather than the showerhead, the shower diverter is not working properly. This could mean that the inner rubber stopper isnt creating a good seal to fully block and redirect the flow of water, or it could be another problem.

Why does my shower diverter keep failing?

Why Shower Diverter Valves Fail When rod-type diverter valves fail, its often because the rubber gasket has dried out and cracked or crumbled.

Can a shower diverter go bad?

It does exactly what its named for: it diverts (changes direction) water from one place to another. The only problem with shower diverter valves is they dont last forever, and there are many times—like all of the other components of your home—when they fail from old age and normal wear and tear.

Why is my diverter valve stuck?

Diverter valves can become damaged or stuck. This is because theyre a moving part and can be oscillating between being open or closed many times a day. However, they are fixable. If you have no hot water, try turning the heating on.

How do you free a stuck diverter valve?

After you remove the lid of the boiler, you have to locate the diverter valve mechanism. Run tap water on hot and observe the diverter valve. If you run hot water, the valve is supposed to close in order to divert it to the tap, meaning it should move. If you see no movement, then its stuck.

How do you fix a faulty diverter valve?

How to Repair a Shower DiverterTurn off the water supply to your shower.Seal off your drain with tape so that small screws or other important parts are not lost down the drainpipe.Tighten the screws behind the faceplate of the diverter valve. Disassemble the shower diverter. Replace the diverter.More items •31 Jan 2019

How do you replace a shower diverter?

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