TS27 - Diverter Knob Will Not Drop
TS27 - Diverter knob will not drop
A sticking diverter is nearly always caused by one or both of:
- Something has gotten onto the rod and/or the seals and made them sticky.
- The lubrication has been worn or wiped away.
Clean and lubricate the diverter. If you haven't done this in a while, do not be surprised if you must do the more thorough cleaning:
- Lift the diverter knob all the way up and hold it in that position
- Use a damp cloth (no soap or detergent) to clean the entire exposed diverter rod.
- Apply a coating of NSF-61 certified silicone (plumber's) grease to the entire exposed diverter rod. WD 40 or other lubricants are not acceptable substitutes.
- Release the diverter knob and allow it to drop.
- Lift and drop the diverter knob several times to work the grease down into the seals in the spout.
If that does not solve the problem a more thorough cleaning and lubrication are required: