How to Change a Shower Head 🚿 _ The Home Depot

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A showerhead is a simple task that only takes a few minutes .

Follow these simple steps to install a fixed mount hand held or dual combination showerhead .

Here's what you'll need to remove the old showerhead .

Try turning counterclockwise by hand .

If you can't remove it by hand , wrap the jaws of slip joint , pliers with electrical tape to protect the finish , then grip the shower arm with the pliers .

Then use an adjustable wrench to loosen and unscrew the old shower head , clean off any rust mineral deposits , old tape or leftover sealant on the shower arm threads .

When installing a fixed head shower head , first , wrap thread seal tape in a clockwise direction two or three times around the threads of the shower arm , press the tape into the threads , screw the fixed shower head replacement onto the shower arm and tighten , turn on the water and check for leaks if leaks occur .

Wrap with thread seal tape and carefully tighten with an adjustable wrench until there are no leaks .

Attaching a handheld shower head is similar after you screw the handheld shower mount onto the shower arm , connect the flexible hose to the mount and to the shower head , then place the showerhead in the mount to install a combo shower head .

First attach a diverter that routes water from the shower head to the shower arm , then screw the fixed mount shower head onto the end of the diverter and connect the flexible shower hose .

A new shower head can reduce water use and save you money on your next bill .

Good luck .

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