The bathroom can pose a lot of problems. While some of them are more serious, there are also others which do not cause that much trouble. Among these a broken or leaky showerhead. Repairing a leaky showerhead, however, can cause quite a lot of hassle, so sometimes replacing it can be a better idea. It can save both money and time. Our local plumbers can give you the best solution.
The replacement of the showerhead can be a DIY job or you can call one of our plumbers in London if you have a modern showerhead installed.
You don’t necessarily need to replace the showerhead if it is only clogged or limescale has formed on it, as in this case it only needs cleaning. However, there are a few signs that indicate it is time for a showerhead replacement. Our emergency plumber in London advises you to check for rust and for leakages: when these appear, you will need to change it. In this case, you need to buy a showerhead that fits the shower arm.
Before you start disassembling the shower or just the showerhead, it is advisable to check where or why it has broken. Once the cause is determined, our plumber in London advises to follow the next steps in order to replace the showerhead:
Among the tools that you can use when replacing a showerhead, our plumbing professionals recommend you keep close an adjustable wrench and Teflon tape, just in case you might need them.
The replacement of a showerhead can be quite easy, however, modern showers could request the hand of a professional, so do not hesitate to contact our plumbers in London in case you need help. We also offer other plumbing services for your home in London.