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How to Fix a Sticking Tub Spout Diverter

Rid your tub of deposit buildups and get the parts moving a little better.

How to Fix a Sticking Tub Spout Diverter

How to Fix a Sticking Tub Spout Diverter

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 curved up the spout to the diverter valve. A couple of sprays gets things loosened up and working again.— Jackson Tutt

WD-40

Did you know WD-40 has a new flexible nozzle option that would make this handy hint even easier? Check out the WD-40 EZ-Reach, perfect for loosening up a sticking tub spout diverter!

wd-40 ez-reach nozzle

Plus: Our complete guide to bathtub repair.

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