Showers don't work at my new house

Don M. said:
With this type of spout, the most common problem is the "knob" unscrews from the diverter. Try turning the knob CW/CCW, and if it turns freely, it has probably come unscrewed. If you have a steady hand, and some patience, you might be able to gently turn it CW, and find the threads in the diverter, and screw it back together. If not, you will need a plumber, and the labor costs will be more than the spout.
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It does turn freely and won't stay in the upright position which I assume diverts the water to the shower head. I stuck my finger up the spigot and there is something there. This is the best photo I could get.

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@debodun I'm with the others. As you find things over the next week or two that need repair/replacement, make a list, then call the appropriate repair folks and get it all done at once. You're bound to find annoying small-ish things that aren't quite right.

If your house has a garbage disposal, check that, too. We once bought a brand new, never lived in house and discovered that the workmen had dropped some nails in the disposal. It probably wasn't malice, just that they wanted to make them disappear and had nowhere to throw them. And that same house? The electrician's "helpers" wired two 110 circuits together because...we all know that 110 + 110 = 220. right?...(not kidding). We discovered it on Thanksgiving Day. The dryer was in the garage on a wall adjacent to the kitchen wall on the same circuit as the stove. Had them both on at the same time and had a fire erupt in the wall!

Another "fun" thing was that when we pressed the doorbell, the furnace turned on!

Not suggesting that you'll have major surprises like that, just that stuff happens.

A list. A list is what you need.

In spite of the little things that aren't quite right, enjoy your new house (and all your collectibles, too). Don't forget to adopt a kitty or two. They need you and you them 😻 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 🐱
 
At best, rescrew the diverter if possible, as Don suggests. At worst, get a new tub spout, a $10 or $20 item. You should not need a plumber for this. See the video below that addresses the two different types of spouts.
 
Did you previously mention a link under the kitchen sink? Check every outlet in the house, before calling the plumber. Is it too cold to check the outside taps too. They’re probably turned off for winter.
 
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