Changing the showerhead in your bathroom is one of the simplest and most basic do-it-yourself plumbing projects, but it can make a huge difference in how much you actually enjoy taking a shower! If your showerhead is more than a few years old, you can probably spruce up the flow using some CLR or similar type of product designed to remove rust and other mineral build up, but you might want a new showerhead anyways – or maybe your shower is from the 60s and it’s time for an upgrade. Whatever the reason, you’re sure to find something that is an improvement on your current setup.
The first step, of course, is to decide what style of showerhead you’re looking to buy. There are 4 main types: standard, low-flow, rain-shower and combination types. Combination types (which combine a hand-held showerhead with a rain-shower or standard head) are the most complex to install, since they may require some re-tiling when you affix new elements into the walls of the shower stall itself – so we’ll pass them over and focus on the 3 simpler types. Each of the types have various pros and cons – standard heads have great pressure but are somewhat wasteful of water, low-flow heads can be unsatisfying while eco-friendly, and rain-shower heads are naturally low pressure since they are intended to mimic the feel of a rainstorm, a personal choice that some people simply don’t enjoy.
While you’re out at the store, make sure that you pick up some Teflon tape to seal the gaps in the connection of your new head – DO NOT skip this step, or you’ll wind up with a very leaky shower! Also ensure that you’ve got a pair of decent wrenches. For bonus points, grab a wrench set that allows you to lock the wrench arms in place (Vise-grips or something similar), as this can make the job much easier.
Once you’ve purchased all the plumbing supplies you need, the first step is to make sure the water is off (or you’ll be one wet DIY’er!) and then remove the old showerhead. Unless you’re planning to save it, there’s no need to protect the finish, so firmly grip the metal base of the showerhead (NOT the pipe coming out of the wall!) and unscrew the old showerhead.
Next, carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions for your new showerhead. There may be specialized instructions that are specific to your make and model of showerhead that we can’t cover here. Barring any special instructions, the next step is to wrap the metal threads of the pipe where the showerhead attaches with Teflon tape. Wrap in a clockwise direction while facing the shower pipe – this will ensure that the tape doesn’t strip off when you attach the new showerhead.
Finally, gently screw on your new showerhead over top of the Teflon tape, until it is finger-tight. Then wrap the metal ring with a rag to protect the finish, and finish tightening with your wrench. That’s all there is to it! Test out your new showerhead and enjoy!
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