Moen Tub Faucet Shower Pull No Longer Works

[SteveOr]

I have a Moen shower and the pull on/push off valve on the tub faucet no longer works very well after four months of non use. I've tried to search this forum for this issue but I'm not sure if I used the right search terms. From what I can see the rod pulls up a plastic plate which closes off the faucet sending the water up to the shower. Apparently there is no longer a tight seal. Anyone know of a quick remedy vice replacing the entire faucet head?
Thanks, Steve

[krow]

It sounds like you have a "push buttom diverter". 3 options you can do

1) unsrew the diverter fro m the valve body and clean it with vinegar and water, then lubricate with silicone grease
or
2)Call moen, 1-800 number and explain your problem. They may send you a new diverter free of charge
or
3) abandon the diverter and replace your spout with a diverter spout (I don't recommend this, but its an easy fix)

[jimbo]

It is not a pushbutton diverter, it is a diverter tub spout. Generally, they are not repairable. You could do as suggested and spray some white vinegar up into the nose and let it soak., then operate the pull-up button several times with water running.

[krow]

It is not a pushbutton diverter, it is a diverter tub spout. .

My bad, I misunderstood.

Replacement of the diverter spout is probably the best option in this case

[SteveOr]

The call to Moen did the trick. They sent me a free diverter repair kit which contains a pull knob, plastic faceplate, gasket, and directions. 1-2-3 and back to full shower pressure. Thanks.