How To Fix A Leaking Shower ?

Frequently occurring problem of shower head leaks disturbs the overall integrity of the sanitation schema of your bathroom. A wise head on your shoulders however can save the day for you. Keeping a course of action in mind and certain precautions even you can repair your shower head.

Before you do anything else make sure all the tools that would be required in the project are available. These include a Teflon tape roll, a pipe wrench or crescent wrench and a washer( plastic or rubber O-ring).

Once all the tools are in tact, remove the shower head from the stem to discover the junction where head meets the pipe. Though the head is removed easily by the hands but if it is a bit tight then avail the services of a pipe wrench or a crescent wrench. If the head is held on with screws then unscrew the head.

Once removed look out for the condition of the washer at the junction where head screws into the stem. If it is in a crumbling state and is leaving black stains on the fingers then replace it with a new one(of same size). Just insert it gently into the place such that it is laid flat in the assembly.

After fixing the washer check the threads on the stem. They require a regular tightening operation since they’re susceptible to constant loosening. Wrap a Teflon tape (two wraps only) around the threading to tighten the arrangement making sure that tape is wrapped in the same direction as that of the thread flow. Only the area of the pipe where the thread runs should be wrapped and not the smooth pipe area.

Hand-tighten the head on the stem after the washer and the threads are fixed. Don’t over tight the head as that may lead to stripping of the stem’s threads. After the shower is assembled test the shower for any leaks by turning the water supply on.

If the leaks still persist then again open the shower head to replace the tape and wrap it again this time around with an extra wrap. Also tighten the head a quarter turn further.

If still the problem remains unsolved then a fault in the shower’s water-control valve is detected. For that though a plumber has to be consulted.

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