Things You'll Need:
- Adjustable wrenches or locking-jaw pliers
- Teflon tape
- Replacement O-ring or other seal for swivel leaks
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Step 1
Assess the location of the problem. Check for connection leaks between the showerhead and arm or at the swivel. Wild spraying or reduced flow of water usually indicates a showerhead clogged with sediment or mineral deposits.
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Step 2
Protect the shower arm by placing a cloth or duct tape on the jaws of your wrench or pliers before you start fixing.
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Step 3
Hold the shower arm in place with a wrench or pliers while turning the connection for the showerhead counterclockwise with another wrench or pliers. Remove the showerhead.
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Step 4
Examine the showerhead for grime and mineral deposits. Rinse out any sediment, before soaking the showerhead for several hours in vinegar or a lime and calcium remover to remove mineral deposits. You may also have to do some careful scraping.
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Step 5
Rinse the showerhead under warm running water. Use a straight pin to remove leftover grime from holes in the showerhead by poking the pin through the holes.
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Step 6
Clean pipe threads where the shower arm connects with the showerhead. Wrap Teflon tape clockwise around the pipe threads in the shower arm. Screw your showerhead back in place.
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Step 7
Fix a leak at the showerhead swivel by removing the head from the swivel-ball and replacing the O-ring.











