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. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, a cloth grips the finish without scratching.
The clean
Clean the threads of the shower arm with a wire brush. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, the clean threads seat the new head.
The tape
Wrap the plumber's tape around the threads, two or three turns clockwise. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, the tape seals the threads.
The install
Thread the new showerhead onto the arm by hand, then snug it with a cloth. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, hand-tight is enough.
The test
Run the water and check for a drip at the connection. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, the drip means another turn of the tape.
The angle
Adjust the angle of the head for the shower. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Sunnyvale, the ball joint moves to the position.
The call
Upgrade the showerhead in minutes. Call 888-217-3585 and Sunnyvale Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Sunnyvale pro if it is stuck.
Plumbing in Sunnyvale: what to know
In Sunnyvale, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Mateo County — from Mountain View, Santa Clara and Los Altos to ZIP codes like 94085, 94086, 94089 — 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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