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Last Updated: 26th Apr 2024

How can you replace the kitchen sink diverter valve

Two-Handled Faucet Diverter
Use tongue-and groove pliers to rotate the cap clockwise. Take off the cap to expose the diverter. In the slot at the top of the diverter, insert a butter knife or a penny. To release the diverter from the faucet body, turn it counterclockwise.



Hence, my kitchen sink sprayer does not work.

The adivertera valve is located inside your faucet. It stops water flowing to the spout, and sends it to sprayer when you push the trigger on the sink sprayer head. This can be checked by removing the sink-sprayer head, and turning on the faucet. The diverter may be responsible if the water flow from the hose is slow.

How do you fix a diverter? Diverter Valve for a Three-Valve Shower

  1. Use a ruler or a blunt knife to remove the plastic button on the handle.
  2. Turn off the screw at the handle.
  3. Remove the handle by unscrewing it.
  4. Take off the sleeves covering the diverter.
  5. Use a socket wrench to remove the diverter.

How do you clean a diverter?

Use needle-nosepliers to remove the diverter valve for the sink faucet from the hole in faucet body. To dissolve the mineral deposits, soak the diverter in vinegar for at least an hour. Use a small brush to clean the area where the diverter is located on the faucet body.

Moen kitchen faucet diverter: Where's it?

Moen Spray Diverter Location The diverter on two-handled models is a tee connector that attaches under the sink to the supply hoses. It can be removed without disassembling the faucet.