DIY guideShower
Replace a showerhead
Swap an old showerhead for a new one with a wrench, a cloth and thread tape.
- 10 to 20 min
- 5 steps
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Make sure the shower is off. Turn the old head counterclockwise by hand, or with a wrench over a cloth so the finish isn't scratched.
Wipe the threads on the shower arm and peel off any old tape.
Wrap thread seal tape clockwise around the threads a few times, pulling it snug.
Screw the new head on by hand until it's snug. If it needs more, give it a gentle quarter turn with the wrench over the cloth.
Turn the shower on and watch the joint. If it drips, tighten it a little more.
What you need
- The new showerhead
- Thread seal tape (plumber's tape)
- An adjustable wrench and a cloth
Call a pro if
- The shower arm is loose in the wall, or turns with the head
- Water leaks inside the wall
- The threads are cracked or stripped
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