Water does not come out of shower head when on and has already been replaced, Help! Thanks?

Question

The water runs when turned on but when I switch it to shower mode, a little water comes out and thats all. I have already replaced the shower head but am still havin the same problem. Plumber came out and said that he would have to replace the bottom part (where the water comes out of with the pull tab to switch it to shower) for $320!! Is this correct? Can i replace this on my own?

Thank you!

Answer 1

you should be able to fix it yourself. $10 to $15 it either turns off or there is a medium sized allen set screw on the underside of the spout.

before you do anything, try holding your hand over the outlet of the spout [you may get a little wet] and see if water runs up to the shower head. if so, the spout needs fix'en.

you should find how to's here: http://www.terrylove.com/forums/search.php?searchid=463799

I wouldn't call that "plumber" again, he was taking advantage of you. Most he should charge is about $100 parts and labor for about ten minutes of work....

Answer 2

Tell that plumber to take a hike! He was definitely trying to take advantage of you, unless he was talking about replacing the whole faucet. That would be about right for a complete change out, with parts and labor. As far as you changing the diverter spout, it is a simple job. Remove the old spout, and take it with you, so you can match it exactly. Use some Teflon tape, and pipe joint compound, on the threads of the pipe, coming out of the wall. After installation, apply some caulk around the base of the spout at the wall, to keep water from penetrating the wall. Good luck!

Answer 3

does water come out of the pipes when the shower head itself isnt on? take it off and check.. i think your plumber should have done that before you replaced the shower head.

so when you switch to shower mode does water just keep coming out of the bottom part? if so then yes you probably need a new one.. if not then there is a clog in the pipes somewhere..

at least thats my thoughts on it..

good luck

Answer 4

in the adventure that your tub/bathe has 3 knobs-warm Left area, chilly on the terrific and the diverter knob interior the middle, this could help. the middle knob is a diverter valve-it diverts water to the two tub spout or showerhead. It has a rubber washer on the tip noted as a bibb washer held in place through a bibb screw. the two the screw works loose letting the washer flow, or the bibb washer has deteriorated and is letting water bypass previous it. in case you have a collection of channel locks (slip joint pliers) , a13-sixteen spark plug socket and a screw driver (phillips in many situations, you are able to restore it. in case you get rid of the knob's index cap it exposes a screw-get rid of the screw. draw close the knob with channel locks and PULL knob off. you are able to could desire to rock the knob up and all the way down to unfastened it through lime construct-up on the shaft of the valve. After the knob is off, draw close the chromed tube that covers the valve shaft. Unscrew the tube. This exposes the diverter. Slip the spark plug socket over the shaft of the valve and unscrew the diverter from the manifold. make valuable 2 o-rings come out with it- the smaller you are able to truly stick interior the manifold and could be tweezered out. replace bibb washer if broken, tighten securely. the use plumbers grease or Vasaline If desires be on the o-rings and re-setting up .diverter. prepare grease to threads of valve, tub and spines the place knob linked to diverter shaft and placed'er all back mutually. stable luck

Answer 5

It must be a nice one, a real nice one. Go to home depot and ask them in the plumbing departmen they 'll show you the part and tell you how to put it in. Good luck Forget that plumber.

Answer 6

320 for a diverter??? about 10 bucks at home depot, if you lift a knob on the spout

Answer 7

Yes you can. The $320 includes the labor charges. I think you can simply replace it by yourself.