Let’s face it, most of us are a little oblivious to broken things in our home, either because we just don’t have the time to fix it or have it fixed by someone else.  Its just too much of a hassle.  Often times we can have a broken shower head and we ignore the water spouting out in different directions and not realizing the damage that a broken shower head can cause.  Over time water accumulation on drywall, tile, and wood can be not only hazardous to your health but also can be a real headache.  Any leak in your home, can most likely cause an accumulation of mold and mildew, and if the water damage is severe enough, it can spread mold spores in the air, where you and your loved ones can become ill as a result.  Sometimes a malfunctioning shower head can cause water to spout in all different directions and if your shower is not completely enclosed, the water can hit the ceiling or walls.  Most of us might think that all bathrooms, by common sense are built with water resistant materials, but sometimes that is not the case.  Some bathrooms may be built with just standard drywall and therefore be susceptible to water damage or mold damage.  It may be hard to believe, but accumulated water on your bathroom floor tiles can cause mold to grow, the mold can then slowly eat away at the grout and with time also eat away at the adhesive holding the tile in place and eventually cause the tile to come lose or crack. These are some of the more extreme examples of what a broken shower head can do to your bathroom walls and tile, it may be enough reason to replace your broken shower head and save some money in the long run.

 

Replacing your shower head:

1. Remove the old shower head using a wrench or pliers.  Begin by loosening the nut that connects the shower head with  pliers or wrench.


2. Clean off the threads of the shower arm and make sure the threads are clean of any debris, if the connection is damaged, you may need to replace the shower arm as well.


3. Wrap plumbers tape around the thread of the shower arm, making sure that the tape is wrapped around tight.


4. Install the new shower head using your hands , wrap a cloth around the connection and tighten with a wrench to ensure a tight connection.


5. Run the shower for about a minute to test and make sure there are no leaks.

Water Damage in Your Home Due to Broken Shower Head? Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby today to speak to a Mitigation Specialist. 502.241.6861