How to Fix a Tub Spout Diverter Clog Over time, the hard water in our area leaves deposits in the moving parts of the plumbing. When our tub spout diverter clogs, I use WD-40 with its spray nozzle ...

The other diverter works by rotating the valve stem so the parts in the valve body open to either the tub spout or the shower pipe. You can remove the mechanism by unscrewing the stem nut and ...

Since the diverter is built into the tub spout, you must replace the entire spout. There are a variety of colors and finishes available at the home center starting at about $15.

How do I fix this? A: Many newer showers use a single-handle shower valve and a tub spout diverter, rather than a diverter valve in the wall like you have.