Get a Strong Flow from Your Showerhead
There is nothing worse than turning on your shower and stepping in to your shower enclosure with the intention of having a satisfying showerbut not getting enough power to it. Many times a showerhead will begin spitting, or losing strength of flow, after it has been used for a few years. This is a common occurrence and there is usually no need to replace the showerhead or call a professional. This problem can be fixed quickly and easily.
In most cases, the reason for the spitting or loss of flow is a build up of lime scale in the small holes in the showerhead.
To fix the problem, remove the showerhead from the hose. There will be a retaining screw inside the showerhead. This must be removed to release the central plate. If the plate has lime scale on it, it needs to be cleaned as well.
Take some white vinegar and soak the showerhead and the central plate. Make sure that all parts are completely submerged. In most cases, the showerhead will only have to soak for about five minutes. If after this time there is still lime scale, let it soak another five minutes.
Rinse off the showerhead or wipe it with a cloth. The showerhead and the central plate should now be free of debris and lime scale build-up. Before you reattach the showerhead, turn on the water to flush out the hose.
Reattach the hose and make sure that the rubber washer is in place. If the washer is missing or damaged, make sure to replace it as this will prevent leakage from the hose. Do not over tighten showerheads when reassembling. You may want to use some pipe tape around the thread before screwing it back on to further prevent leaks.
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