How to Fix a Leaky Shower Head

 A leaking shower head can be annoying and frustrating, especially if it constantly drips even when not turned on. Although it is better to hire a professional to take care of your plumbing needs, these DIY tips might also help you do some damage control until you can reach a professional.


Soak in Vinegar

This might sound strange to you, but you can fix a leaky shower head by soaking it in vinegar for some time. Why? Because sometimes, hard water deposits build up and clog in showerheads and block some of the holes. As a result, water is forced back to the faceplate or out from the junction of the showerhead and pipe. This is one of the most common causes of a leaky shower head. Soaking your shower head in vinegar overnight softens the mineral deposits, and gets rid of them. The next morning, you can use an old toothbrush to remove any remaining residue and connect the showerhead to the pipe again.


Replace The Seal

Another common cause of leakages is a worn-out seal that is unable to prevent water from leaking. Showerheads have many washers and O-rings that create watertight seals at different points. However, due to constant exposure to water and air, they can rust, harden or break, resulting in a leakage. If you have a shower head with swivel connections, the likelihood of a broken seal increases.


You can check for a broken seal by removing and disassembling the showerhead. Replace all the washers or O-rings. Make sure that you use the same size and type of washers or rings. For that, it is better to take your old ring and washers to the hardware store and request an exact match.

 

Check The Compression Faucet

 


Finally, if the first two tricks do not work, and you still want to give it another try before contacting a plumber, then check the compression faucets. Constantly dripping showers are often an indicator of a worn washer in the assembly and hence the first task is to determine which handle of the faucet is affected. Usually, faucets come with two different handles: one for hot water and the other one for cold. You can tell which one of them is leaking by simply the temperature of the dripping water.


Once you have figured out which part is the problem, you will have to remove it and find a rubber washer. Simply installing a new rubber washer, and reassembling the faucet can resolve the issue.

Pro Serve Plumbers at Your Service!

If all your efforts fail, then hire plumbers from Pro Serve Plumbing to help you with it. Operating in Fort Worth, TX, Pro Serve Plumbers are experienced in helping you with all your leak repairs and plumbing needs. Reach out to us today.

 

 

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