How to Replace and Install a Shower Head
See our step-by-step guide for installing a new shower head in your bathroom.
Transform your shower into a spa experience, makeover your space with a luxurious shower head, or design a bathroom that's easy on the earth. The options are endless with Speakman's timeless selection of shower heads and faucets. Installation takes just a few minutes—it's infinitely easier than you'd think! Once you've picked the perfect shower head, find out how to install it in seconds with our tips and tricks below.
Fixed Mount Shower Head Instructions
- Twist off the old shower head by hand or with anadjustable wrench.
- Use a sponge to scrub off the old Teflon tape (also called plumber's tape) and wipe the pipe clean.
- Wrap new Teflon tape around the end of the pipe covering the threads of the pipe.
- Place the new shower head on and screw it on using your hand.
- Then use the adjustable wrench to tighten, but don't over-tighten.
- Turn on the shower head and check for leaks.
- If there is leaking, try tightening the shower head more with the adjustable wrench or removing the shower head and adding more Teflon tape.
Adjustable and Hand-Held Shower Head Instructions
- Remove existing shower head and clean off old Teflon tape.
- Place the new shower head or hand-held base and screw it on by hand, similar to a fixed-mount shower head.
- Connect the flexible shower hose to the mount and to the hand-held shower.
- Tighten the connections by hand and place the hand-held shower in the mount.
- Turn on the water and check for leaks. For adjustable shower heads, move the shower head around to make sure there are no leaks using the full range of motion.
- If there is leaking, tighten the shower head and hose connection until there are no leaks, or remove the main shower head and add more Teflon tape.
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