How Do You Replace A Tub-Shower Diverter Valve?
When you take a shower to wash away the grime of a long day, you need every ounce of water pressure you can get. If you have a dribbling tub faucet valve reducing the pressure in your shower, you must replace the diverter valve before you can turn that limp spray into a massaging, cleansing torrent. Step 1 Determine the diverter valve type. The gate type, located in the spout of the tub, is held in with water pressure. The rotating valve type, located somewhere between the tub spout and the showerhead, works by rotation. Step 2 Remove the valve. To remove the gate type, simply unscrew the threaded tub spout. To remove the rotating valve type, unscrew the stem nut and remove the diverter valve assembly. Step 3 Take the parts to a local home improvement store and get a new replacement valve. Diverter valves come in various shapes and sizes, so purchase an exact match. Step 4 Wrap a layer or two of Teflon tape on the threads of the new spout stem or diverter assembly. This keeps water fro
