The diverter is a component that splits the flow of water to allow the both the faucets and kitchen sink sprayer to be able to work.
Faucet with sprayer problems.
This is most likely to be due to a build up of mineral deposit in the faucet head s aerator.
Loosen the handle set screw with an allen wrench and remove the handle to access the faucet cap.
Very little water or none at all comes out of the sprayer when you press the trigger.
With this issue you might experience multiple spray functions on at the same time as the water isn t fully diverting to the desired spray function or the sprayhead is not switching between spray functions or the button.
Some of the most common problems 1.
This troubleshooting document relates to single handle faucets with a pull out or pull down sprayhead.
A bad sprayer head can cause.
One of the most common issues with a pull out kitchen faucet spray is that with use.
If your kitchen faucet is still stuck on spray mode or your kitchen sink sprayer vibrates the problem is with the diverter which diverts water from the faucet to the sprayer and is located inside the faucet.
Hose does not retract properly.
Turn the water valves back off.
However by understanding the types of problems that can arise you will be in a better position to determine how to rectify any issues that can stop it from working.
Here are the symptoms of diverter trouble.
The sprayer pulsates like a machine gun.