Swapping a showerhead is the easiest upgrade in the house, done in minutes. The walkthrough covers the removal, the tape, and the install.
The removal
Unscrew the old showerhead from the shower arm, counterclockwise. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, a cloth grips the finish without scratching.
The clean
Clean the threads of the shower arm with a wire brush. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, the clean threads seat the new head.
The tape
Wrap the plumber's tape around the threads, two or three turns clockwise. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, the tape seals the threads.
The install
Thread the new showerhead onto the arm by hand, then snug it with a cloth. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, hand-tight is enough.
The test
Run the water and check for a drip at the connection. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, the drip means another turn of the tape.
The angle
Adjust the angle of the head for the shower. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Tigard, the ball joint moves to the position.
The call
Upgrade the showerhead in minutes. Call 888-217-3585 and Tigard Plumbing Pros will match you with a Tigard pro if it is stuck.
Plumbing in Tigard: what to know
In Tigard, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Washington County — from King City, Tualatin and Beaverton to ZIP codes like 97223, 97224, 97008 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Tigard Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Tigard.