How do you fix a leaky shower head?
It’s annoying when your shower head leaks, disrupting your bath time regimen. It can be a pain in the neck, but instead of buying a new one, there’s a way to fix this unpleasantly leaky problem. Here’s what you should do. What You’ll Need: • Strap wrench or adjustable wrench • Teflon tape (also known as plumber’s joint tape) • Replacement O-ring or rubber gasket • Small wire brush • Vinegar Procedure: • Turn on your shower and inspect the leak. A shower head can leak in two places, either where the shower head and the swivel ball is connected, or at its connection to the shower arm, where the water comes from. Some dysfunctional shower heads also have blocked holes or spit water, lessening the number of working holes. • Remove the shower head carefully from the shower arm. Get your adjustable wrench and use it to grip the attaching nut. Turn clockwise, so you can loosen and remove the head. • If you saw that your shower head leaks at this part, what you can do is clean the threads on t
