Two Easy Methods for Repairing a Clogged
Showerhead
By: Mark J. Donovan
Over time showerheads can become
clogged due to mineral deposits in the water. You can tell you have a clogged
showerhead if some of the jets are not outputting water or the showerhead water
pressure is low. To attempt to quickly repair a clogged showerhead all you need
is a couple of toothpicks.
For a quick clogged showerhead repair job use a toothpick to remove the mineral
deposits from the individual clogged showerhead jets.
If the toothpick approach does
not resolve your clogged showerhead problem, then you will need a few
additional tools: a pair of adjustable pliers, Teflon plumbers tape, masking
tape, a small bucket, a hard bristle brush, and vinegar.
First wrap some masking tape around the jaws of the adjustable pliers. This
will help to protect the showerhead finish.
Next, use the adjustable pliers
to unscrew the showerhead fixture from the shower pipe
Photo by Mark Donovan
Fill the small bucket with vinegar to
a sufficient enough level that you can fully submerse the showerhead.
Soak the clogged showerhead in the vinegar solution and use the bristle brush to
scrub the showerhead jets.
To install the showerhead back onto the shower pipe, first apply Teflon tape to
the shower pipe threads. Make sure you apply several wraps of Teflon tape around
the shower pipe threads, and that you wrap it in a clockwise direction.
The Teflon tape will help to prevent any leaks around the showerhead.
Screw on the showerhead, and gently
tighten it with the adjustable pliers.
With any luck your clogged showerhead should be a thing of the past.
If in the event it is not, then you may want to replace the clogged showerhead
with a new one.
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