| If your shower water pressure is not what it | | | | Next, if there is old plumbing tape (Teflon tape) |
| used to be it could be one of several problems, | | | | on the shower pipe, remove it. |
| however it is most likely a clog in the showerhead | | | | Wrap new plumbing tape around the pipe and |
| itself. | | | | then screw on the showerhead. Note: When |
| In the showerhead unit, there is a small filter | | | | applying the Teflon tape, wrap it around the pipe |
| screen. This filter screen is meant to prevent | | | | in the same direction that the showerhead will be |
| small particles of sediment from clogging the tiny | | | | tightened. |
| shower holes in the showerhead assembly. | | | | Tighten the shower head with a crest wrench |
| However, if you have noticed the showerhead | | | | just so it is snug. |
| water pressure has slowly diminished overtime; | | | | Turn the shower on and observe if there is a |
| chances are the filter is clogged. | | | | significant improvement in the showerhead water |
| To unclog the showerhead you first need to | | | | pressure. |
| unscrew the shower head from the shower pipe. | | | | If you don't see a marked improvement in your |
| Use a crescent wrench to unscrew the clogged | | | | showerhead water pressure, you could still have |
| showerhead. | | | | one of several problems. It may be that the |
| Once you have unscrewed the clogged | | | | showerhead holes are clogged. If this is the case, |
| showerhead, you will find a small filter that sits | | | | then you will need to remove the showerhead |
| just inside the showerhead. Using either your | | | | again and soak it in a vinegar water mixture to |
| fingers or a small set of pliers (e.g. Needle Nose | | | | dissolve away any build up in the holes. |
| pliers) remove the filter screen from the | | | | If you notice that your water pressure is low in |
| showerhead. | | | | your entire home then you may have a problem |
| If you see sediment on the filter screen rinse it | | | | with you well pump or water holding tank. If this |
| off thoroughly. Then reinsert the filter screen | | | | is the case, you will need to call a plumber. |
| back into the showerhead. | | | | |