Kitchen Faucet Sprayer Diverter Problem
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- Are you having a Kitchen Faucet Sprayer diverter Problem?
This generally happens on older faucets (five years or older), but I've seen it happen on faucets that were in service less than a year.
If you're having such a problem with your faucet, I would recommend removing the nozzle and my bet is that the diverter will be right there sitting in the base of the faucet.
Check out the video, and if you still have questions, drop me a line at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com.
HAPPY PLUMBING!
Bob
That certainly explains why I keep buying spray heads and the problem persists. Thank you.
Any videos or hints on replacing diverter on moen single handle kitchen faucet. Spout and faucet handle are separate components. Thanks
You have a model number or better yet send me a picture of your faucet - info@robertsessaplumbing.com
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Thanks - perfectly EXPLAINED
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This was a hard explanation to find. Thanks!!
Kitchen sink water comes out of sprayer only
The diverter!
Do you have to shut water off to replace the diverter?
If you're replacing a faucet diverter generally just make sure the faucet both hot and cold water are in the off position.
Your video helped me.
Great video, very helpful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
So do you have to turn the water off under sink to do this ?
No, just make sure the faucet is in the off position.
You are very welcome! Thanks!
I'm replacing the dame thing ones a year on my American Standard 4040 kitchen faucet, probably made in China where all the good quality crap is coming from LOL.
yoheff988 Unfortunately you are correct! Finding quality replacement parts is always a challenge for me! Thanks for watching! Bob
My issue is the faucet won't flow, but the sprayer works. It takes forever to fill a sink with the sprayer.
A bad diverter will effect the flow from the spout!
Would the diverter cause the nozzle to have water leaking from it slowly?
I'm glad I could help! HAPPY PLUMBING!
Flow out of both ends? Like the sprayer spraying full force until new diverted installed? Sounds like very bad advice- sounds like a damn mess
this is the most concise and informative video I've seen (and I've searched thru sooo many of them) ,, thank you very mush as your efforts did not go unnoticed.
Glad it was helpful! regards, Bob.
Can this be done without turning the water off?
Sure, as long as the faucet is in the off position you can perform the task. No need to shut the water.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thank you so much, and thank you for your video.
Full of info! I looked at so many videos before I came across this one and now i’m mad I didn’t come across this one first because I could have saved so much time. I’m glad I found this video it was very helpful!
Thank You! Glad to help!
Great video. It was so hard to find my exact problem, this is it! All the other were like sprayer does not work, do this.
Glad it helped! 👍
Thanks for this very helpful video! Exactly what I was looking for to diagnose/fix my faucet and sprayer hose issue.
Glad to be of assistance, thanks for watching! Bob.
I'm having this issue it seems but my nozzle is a bit different. When I unscrew that cover part on the nozzle, the nozzle is still attached to the sink. Must be an older style faucet? The nozzle moves around but I'm not sure if I should pull it out or not..don't want to ruin my sink lol. Any ideas?TIA!
Send me a couple photos of your faucet. info@robertsessaplumbing.com
I have Delta kitchen faucet w 2 handles and arched delivery 'pipe'; it keeps going through diverters because no one will stop using hot water only; I have not used generic Home Depot diverter brands: the diverter looks very simple parts wise; the water heater is new and set on Medium, not scalding hot; without asking why it eats diverters, is there a way to change the seal to a tougher grade or how can it be improved to last a few years vs 1 yr. at a time ? Yes, I spoke with Delta and they were deer in the headlights and quite lost on what to do:: '''turn down your water heater''; -- ''hire a licensed Plumber'' & on n on. ( I have checked Grainger for materials n Orings and that is overwhelming and req. 25 or 50 to be purchased; any help ? THANKs !+
If you have a model number and or a photo of your faucet, I'll try to help. Send pictures to - info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
Thank you! This was very helpful!
Thank you! Very good teacher. Concise and clear.
W need help, our facet or kitchen spray drip all the time, one or the other, I can’t get to top to change or take loose kitchen spray
Oh no!
what if water only comes out of the sprayer and not the faucet. I dont even have to push the button. It is stuck on
Replace the diverter! Regards, Bob.
Bob awesome video. I do have a question and can't find much info. My kitchen sprayer worked but the faucet didn't. A friend of mine claimed he knew what he was doing. He "fixed" the sink. Well I didn't think anything of it and of course thanked him as now the faucet was working, that is until later when I figured out that now the sprayer wasn't working🤣.... I figured out through researching myself that it had to be the diverter. But he took it out and I'm assuming that it was tossed out. The faucet has no visible brand, make, or model. How do I identify the type of diverter that I would need for my faucet?
Take a photo of your faucet and send it to me @ info@robertsessaplumbing.com
Hey,
My sink has a sprayer that wasnt attached. I thought it was going to be as simple as snapping it in but it doesn't look like my sink has the diverter peice underneath. can i just install it myself and it be that simple?
Older faucets generally have a 1/8" female tapping in the center of the faucet. Sometimes they get plugged because people no longer want the spray. Sometimes people will change the faucet, cut off the spray hose of the older faucet and leave it mounted on the sink. Maybe this will help-ruclips.net/video/1d7kBYIAtsc/видео.html
Yes, it’s most likely stick in that position!
I don't want to install the sprayer on the sink. Could that be possible?
You want to plug it off?
I turn on my water and the water comes directly from the sprayer and not the faucet. Could it still be the diverter?
Yes Elizabeth, it’s most likely struck in that position!
I'm having the same issue. Started 3 days ago, ugh! Yayyyyy, I fixed ours without having to get a new diverter, moments ago!! Thanks Bob!!!💃💪👍🚿🛁
After turning water off for cold water and hot water, one at time, water still dripping from the faucet, Would it be the diverter, I changed the handler on kitchen sprayer
Check to see if the shut off valves are actually holding before moving forward.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I have hot water side turned off, Cold water comes out the spout, when turning it on, but kitchen spray when pressed does not spray, and water from faucet doesn’t stop so I guess it most be diverter. That sound right
I fixed our issue moments ago, thanks to you!! Thank You for posting this!😊👍🤞
My Pleasure, thanks for checking out the video! Bob.
I replaced my pfister diverter and hoses.still low pressure in main faucet. Sprayer works fine.the problem started suddenly when I used the sprayer. main faucet went low.
May be broken off piece from the old diverter clogging things off!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos thank you. I will see if flushing it out helps
Mine won't divert back to the faucet from the sprayer. It's the lift handle type faucet
Send me a photo. info@robertsessaplumbing.com
@@BobsPlumbingVideos It was the sprayer switch.
Thank you!
I have a Delta kitchen faucet. Why does water come out of the spout when using the sprayer? The unit is only 1 year old.
Sounds like the diverter to me, I would contact Delta and have them ship you out a new one. They have a lifetime guarantee on their products and are very good with warranty claims. Just give them the model number and you'll be good to go!
SpongeBob I'll do that
Clear audio, great explanation. Thanks
You're welcome and I appreciate you watching! Regards, Bob.
Trying to install a faucet that has a side spray (which I don’t want to use). Can hook up the side sprayer and just leave the side spray hanging under the sink and not use it? Kind of jankie I know, but I only have one hole and I need this faucet because I can attach my filter to the spout. Thanks
Definitely Jackie, but it’ll work. Check out my most recent video, that’s exactly what I discovered while installing a customers faucet.
Regards,
Bob
BobsPlumbingVideos Just watched your latest vid. That’s funny 😆 exactly what I was planning on doing, leaving the live side spray hose under the sink. Anyway...I’m still at a loss for what I do if I don’t do that. When I install the faucet without the side spray hose water comes pouring out that opening under the sink and no water makes it to the actual faucet.
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If the spray head is not being depressed, water should flow from the faucet? Weird.
BobsPlumbingVideos must be defected. Thank you for your time. God bless you
So my faucet dribbles when turned on but sprayer gets full pressure... :/
If you're happy with the way it's working, I would let it go!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Lol. I'm not, I want to be able to use the faucet head at normal pressure but I turn it on and a very small stream comes out. The spray nozzle however works fine. I think the springs in the diverter valve are stuck closed possibly. 🤔
I have a single handle pull down sprayer head. My problem is the button on the sprayer that you push to spray/stream is shooting out water when I turn the water on. I haven't had any luck finding a repair video for a leaking button.
Man this was quick short and to the point I'll subscribe
My diverter is plastic or rubber so that's why I couldn't figure it out
HI BOB !! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO !! I HAVE BRAND NEW PEERLESS 2 HANDLE WTH NO SPRAYER ATTACHED, THE SINK IS 3 HOLES, CENTER HOLE WATER IS LEAKING UNDER THE SINK LARGE QUANITIES,
FROM CENTER FAUCET ARCH HOLE. THE DIVERTER IS IN THE ARCH AND SEEMS UNDAMAGED. WHAT COULD BE WRONG ?? HELP PLEASE, UNDER DIRESS
Good stuff 👍
Who else is here because their Kingston Brass faucet stopped working after one year?
Wow! This really helped me. Thought it was the sprayer and got a new one. Same thing ! Glad I found you !
Great explanation! Thank you.
Thank you for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.
Could you clean the diverter?
Not worth the effort, they're inexpensive. But you can certainly give it a go!
Thanks for your video. Before I crawled under the sink.
I have a problem I want to shut of the sprayer and convert to a faucet with the same faucet..
I have a faucet with diverter/sprayer. I took out the sprayher to use that line for a separate drinking water filter and fountain. after installin it, nothing comes out when I open either faucet. No hot, no cold, nothing. What's happenng?
Without knowing exactly what you did I would have to say remove the diverter from the faucet. Most likely the cause.
EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO KNOW... THANKS !
+John Boykin Glad to help and thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
Would like to see a video on how to replace a sprayer hose on a single lever Delta,,which adapters to use,,and how to connect it.The after market flex hose I have has 3 different adapters and none seem to be right.
Very helpful vid. Thanks.
I have a different diverter problem. The water wants to come out of the sprayer, even though I am not pressing the button, and will only come out of the faucet once the pressure has built up behind the sprayer head. I have tried replacing the plastic diverter (Moen), but the exact same thing happens with the new one. Help!
I would go to Moens website and get a spec breakdown for your faucet. May give you the answer!
I'm definitely thinking it's my diverter valve. It's a single lever faucet with the spray built in to the side to be more compact. But I turn the spray on, faucet stops but I got little to no pressure in the sprayer. Have no clue what the brand is though. I replace the hose and sprayer and didn't work.
Thanks. I put on a new sprayer yesterday thinking that was the wimpy pressure problem. Not sure I can tackle this fix tho. But I'm happy to know what the problem actually is that's causing this infuriating problem. I may need a plumber. :(
Glad I could help, thanks for watching! HAPPY PLUMBING!
Is it even necessary to shut off the water?
Hey Bob, I'm viewing your video years after you produced it but hoping perhaps you'll still see it. So, the symptoms of the problem I'm having started with both the hot and cold water knobs shaking and making a noise when I turned them on. I looked below the sink and noticed water running down the sprayer hose (which we weren't using at the time). I detached the sprayer from the hose and a washer and small screen came out by themselves. The faucet is only two years old. I put them back in and secured the sprayer. It works but I'm still getting water running down from the sprayer even when its not in use. Periodically the on/off knobs will rattle again. Worried about the water leaking. Would sure appreciate you r thoughts. Thx Bob. m
Mark Olson could you email me a couple of photos of your faucet from both the top and below? Info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
Our faucet will run and then, occasionally, stop for a second, making a cachunk noise, then run normally again for a few minutes until the flow of water is again interrupted. this happens every ten seconds or so the entire time the faucet is on. But, once the sprayer is engaged, the pauses in flow stops. The nauzel does seem to be leaking from the button, and water will spurt out of it every time the flow of water from the faucet pauses. I was thinking that the sprayer head was to blame, but do you think it's the diverter?
I would replace the diverter first, see how it works. You can always replace the spray head if need be. Regards, Bob.
I can’t find this type diverter Can you tell me what kind of faucet you repaired in this video. My current faucet doesn’t have any markings that I can see. It uses this exact diverted.
Try here : bit.ly/39CvRz2
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
When I turn my sprayer on nothing comes out of the sprayer and the water shut off in my faucet. I have to shut the water off the faucet and the water will again come out of the faucet. Does the faucet and sprayer need replaced?
It sounds like a diverter issue to me. Diverters are manufacturer-specific, the best thing to do is remove the old one and take it the plumbing supply/home center and match it up!
My faucet assembly is over 15 yrs old and I cannot get the nozzle holding part unscrewed. Not sure how much pressure I can put. it's too big to use a pliers, any ideas? Water is only coming out of sprayer, so am assuming diverter is the issue.
Generally speaking, I use a slip-joint pliers a.k.a. channel lock pliers to remove the nozzle, but truth be told on a fifteen-year-old faucet it may not come off that easily. You could end up damaging it past the point of no return. But you most certainly can try.
GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU!!
I have zero handy man skills, but u explained everything I need to do, so clearly. Thx so much.
Glad to help! Bob
Do you know what the problem may be with my sprayer nozzle leaking water when the faucet is turned on? Any help appreciated. thanks.
Depending on where it's leaking, you may just need a new sprayer head. From your description, I would try replacing the sprayer head.
Hi I’ve been looking at multiple videos and can’t figure how and where the diverter is. I’ve take off the faucet and there isn’t one like the rest of the videos where you just unscrew it .
Christopher Schertner Schertner Take a photo of your faucet and e-mail it to info@robertsessaplimbing.com. I ‘ll try and identify it for you.
my friends went to use their spray and the water completely stopped both sprayer and faucet... would this be the same type of deal? it will slightly drip if you turn it to what would be full blast.
That's a bad diverter!
Bob you never cease to impress me with your details your lighting and your close up great job thank you Bob
Okay, so that's how to fix one that won't spray. how do you fix one that won't STOP spraying!
You most likely new to replace the spray head itself.
I replaced the spray head with a new one and now it screams when I use it. How can I fix it? Thanks for any info.
If you send a photo of your faucet to info@bobsplumbingvideos.com to help me identify it, I'll see what I can do. Generally speaking it sounds like a bad divert-er. Did you change it?
My new pfister faucet has a pulsing water sound when I turn either water valve on or sprayer and I feel the sprayer hose shake. Screens are clear.
Sounds like the spray diverter to me. That would be the first place I look!
Hi Bob. I can't pull out the little round plastic diverter part after I disassemble the faucet because I think maybe it is installed backwards.
I can't fit my needle nose pliers between the cartridge thing and the backsplash.
Do I have to take the whole faucet out?? HELP
What model faucet are we speaking about, send me a picture : info@robertsessaplumbing.com
@@BobsPlumbingVideos it's a Brookwood price Pfister .
I went to your website and sent you a message
Hey Bob, this is a great video. But my prob is diagnosing what's wrong with my spray. I press the spray nozzle and all the water stops coming out of the faucet, but... no water comes out of the sprayer either? I'm not sure if the spray hose is clogged, or the nozzle is broken or clogged, or there's something wrong with the diverter. Any idea? Or at least which part should I replace first... nozzle, hose, or diverter? Thanks!
Can you remove spray head to see if any water is coming out of the hose? You can hold the base of the head and unscrew it counter clockwise to see if you get any water. If yes, the head could be clogged. If no, then I would say it’s the diverter.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks Bob. Yes, I took the spray head off and there's a steady stream of water coming out of the hose. I found a new "universal" spray head at Lowes and will go buy it and try it. I'll let ya know what happens.
Excellent video for the problem I have. Hope it is fixed as easily as you say. Thank you.
If you have a generic two handle faucet like the one in the video, you should have no problem!
I'm having this problem where the spay had low pressure and water keeps coming out of the faucet but the unit is new (2 months) could it still be the diverter?
What brand /model faucet do you have?
@@BobsPlumbingVideos honestly i have no idea, my wife picked it out and the guy who re did our kitchen installed it =/
Hi Bob. For these diverters to work correctly, does there need to be a certain level of pressure or flow rate? I recently did some water heater repairs and maintenance, including a good flush. I replaced my water heater input and output with an 18" Shark bite product. Ever since I did this work, my kitchen sink sprayer is experiencing the issues you describe here. When I connected my Shark bites to my 3/4" copper lines I did not remove the plastic inserts. Could these be causing a restriction in flow that would affect my diverter?
Sharkitebite states you can leave them in place, speaking for myself I remove them unless it’s for P.E.X. I don’t think they would cause a loss in pressure, have you removed and cleaned out the diverter. Flushed the faucet of any possible particles from the heater flush?
@@BobsPlumbingVideos my faucet and sprayer have been cleaned out as far as I can tell. I removed the aerators and ran water through. Today, I took the Shark bites off and removed the inserts and there was no improvement. I will take a look at the diverter next but will need to wait a few days to do it. Thanks for your response.
Thanks Bob, now I know how to troubleshoot and fix my faucets diverter.
You're welcome Harry, thanks for checking out my channel! Regards, Bob.
Thanks man
You're welcome!
Great info thanks. Wasn't sure I could omit the diverter
Absolutely, thanks for finding and checking out the video! Bob.
How do I fix the faucet water flare when turn on water
The flare from the spout? Remove and clean or replace the aerator., if that's what you're referring to?
Thanks so much!!!
Thank you!!!!
Thanks Dude! We owe you a beer!
Thank You for checking out the video! Bob.
Man I can't unscrew the other end under the sink. There are no ridges for hand tightening and angles for a wrench. Help!!
A basin wrench will do the trick, you can also try an offset 6" pipe wrench. Either works for me all the time!
Thanks. It just seems that it continuously spins around. It is a Huntington brass brand
Shoot me some digital photos, I'd like to see what you're seeing. info@bobsplumbingvideos.com!
Bob, are you still monitoring your channel and taking questions?
Absolutely, how can I help you Vincent? Are you having trouble reaching me? My e-mail is info@bobsplumbingvideos.com.
Thanks, Bob. I changed the diverter with no better improvement in sprayer function. (The sprayer seems to run out of water or impedes flow.) I took the sprayer off of its hose and the water flows freely out of the hose with no flow out of the faucet (new diverter properly working!). Should I conclude that the guts of the sprayer are broken, and therefore the sprayer needs to be replaced? Many thanks.
Vincent, based on your description my next move would be to replace the spray head. Inexpensive and available at the big box stores. Let me know how it goes!
Hey Bob. My sprayer works fine but then is difficult to go back to faucet. Is this a diverter problem or the nozzle?
***** From your description Rick , I would replace the divert-er as it affects both the way the water flows from the nozzle as well as the sprayer head, Not an expensive fix!
Good news, couldn't find the right diverter and managed to find the original paperwork and it was a Price Pfister so I called them and they are sending it to me for free. Who knew the lifetime warranty actually works.
Excellent!
I have a price pfister..im dealing with a nrw diverter installed and water still only coming from the sprayer..im at a loss at what to do next
I am currently looking for a way to add a sprayer to a faucet that didn't come with one. 2 handle like you have here except its a really fancy high dollar one and we want to keep it, but we want a sprayer.
Their is currently no way that I'm aware of that you can make this work. Most faucets back in the day you were able to purchase with or without a spray attachment. Most of the higher end faucets today are already equipped with the spray. Unless it's internally designed to function with a spray attachment, I think you'd be better served replacing it.
well, I cant let that stop me. LOL I will find a way and then I will be champion of the faucet sprayer add on. I have come to see that the diverter has to be Above the initial mix to operate correctly and also have control over the temp with the regular hot and cold knobs up top.
SO to be able to add a unit under the sink that a sprayer can connect to and NOT have constant pressure on it and also have temp control the Mix for the regular faucet has to be moved Down under the sink. then the center o the old mixing place has to be tapped, the diverter placed inline on that tap and then all the sprayer tap place just below that. in as compact of a unit as possible. and wall mountable. nightmare project. sounds kind of fun though. may not even work. I have to try it though, LOL
what woudl be really cool is If could just find a diverter that will fit in the faucet then tap into the bottom of the existing hot cold mix - i will be trying that first.
Trust me it much easier to change the faucet! Sell the existing one on E-bay! LOL!
it's a 500.00 faucet though, Fancy
solid brass with ceramic disks. my wife loves it. I gotta try to get a sprayer hooked up. if I don't make the effort I will never hear the end of it.
Send me a picture of this faucet. you got me curious! e-mail it to info@bobsplumbingvideos.com
i think this is the solution to my problem. i came to the conclusion it was my diverter because my sprayer is working but my faucet wont run. but all the new videos show the new small plastic diverters. i rent right now and have an older sink so this diverter you have in this video looks almost exaclty like it.thanks so much!
It is an older version, but still many of them in existence.
Thanks!
+Norma B You're very welcome! Regards, Bob.
Hey sir, Do you have tome to troubleshoot this problem im having?
My kitchen sink sprayer doesn't work at all, and when i try spraying it, it completely turns off the main faucet and it takes a while for water to start flowing again. Ive tookin all the parts apart and cleaned them and still no fix. When i took the sprayer head off and got down to just the hose portion, i realized when ever i block the hose completely way2r runs fine through the main faucet. But if i le5 go, i get no flow at all.
From your description, I would say you have a bad divert-er. Send me some photos of your faucet and I'll identify it. My e-mail:info@bobsplumbingvideos.com
Hey bob thanks for replying, i changed the diverter and replaced all the seals and it works like new. Have a good one bud
Excellent! Regards, Bob.
Problem is I don't have dual spigots for hot and cold. The inside of my nozzle is a totally different design.
What make and model faucet?