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. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, a cloth grips the finish without scratching.
The clean
Clean the threads of the shower arm with a wire brush. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, the clean threads seat the new head.
The tape
Wrap the plumber's tape around the threads, two or three turns clockwise. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, the tape seals the threads.
The install
Thread the new showerhead onto the arm by hand, then snug it with a cloth. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, hand-tight is enough.
The test
Run the water and check for a drip at the connection. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, the drip means another turn of the tape.
The angle
Adjust the angle of the head for the shower. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wilmington, the ball joint moves to the position.
The call
Upgrade the showerhead in minutes. Call 888-217-3585 and Wilmington, DE Plumbing Pros will match you with a Wilmington pro if it is stuck.
Plumbing in Wilmington: what to know
In Wilmington, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across New Castle County — from Elsmere, Penns Grove and New Castle to ZIP codes like 19801, 19802, 19809 — 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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