Dripping Shower head: Let The Nuisance be over

Introduction:

Are you experiencing constant water leakage from your showerhead? Don’t worry this article will help you ease up your pain. Leaking shower head can ruin your showering experience. It can also cause lots of unwanted injuries inside the bathroom. However there are ways to fix this problem without having to call the plumber. The key step is to identify the problem and know how to fix it.

Causes of a dripping shower head:

There are two reasons for which a showerhead may drip:

1. If the water drips continuously despite the water system being turned off, then the problem is with the shower valve/shower faucet.
2. If the shower arm is leaking, then there is no need to worry since it is a common problem and can be fixed easily.

Note:  Fixing the shower valve is a complicated process so it is best to call a plumber for this particular issue. However, for all those daredevils out there who want to fix their shower valve on their own; this article covers step by step procedures.

DIY leaking shower head:                

You do not always need to call a plumber when you need to fix your dripping shower head. Here are some easy to do quick tips for beginners to fix their showerhead. First, you need to inspect the reason why your shower head is leaking and identify the origin of the leakage then you need to follow the following steps:

The water needs to be turned off so that there is no inconvenience caused when fixing the leaking shower head.

• You will need to remove the shower head from the pipe and inspect why is the shower head leaking so that you can take appropriate action
• After you inspect the reason behind leaking of the shower head you need to clean the parts of the shower head with your hand properly so that it works properly and there are no loose threads left behind which might cause the shower head to leakage again.
• You then need to tape the pipe of the shower head with Teflon tape so that the shower head sits on the pipe properly and tightly and it does not leak anymore
• Lastly you need to turn on the water and see for yourself whether the shower head has stopped leaking or not

In these five simple steps, you can stop your shower head from leaking without having to call a plumber. This will save both your money and time.

Conclusion:

The dripping shower head can be a nuisance but it’s not something that cannot be fixed. With some useful tips and guidance, one can easily fix the problem and experience a dripping free showering experience.