Things You'll Need:
- Wrench
- Safety pin, toothpick
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Step 1
The fastest and easiest solutions are practical ideas that you most likely have heard before, but they can make all the difference in improving the water pressure in your shower. Take your shower when no other water is being used in the house. Anything requiring water such as a dishwasher, washing machine, sprinkler system, another shower running, toilets flushed or somebody washing dishes in the kitchen sink can disrupt the water flow to your shower. The result can be inconsistent water pressure and temperature. Try to avoid these and you may solve your problem.
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Step 2
Another idea is to shower at off-peak times, when the water system will have more pressure overall due to less demand. If you live in a large building or apartment with multiple dwellings, this can be a very effective means of increasing the water pressure when you shower.
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Step 3
If none of these work for you, it's very possible that you need to clean your shower head. Over time, sediment from your pipes and mineral deposits from the water will build up in your shower head and cause blockages. Use a wrench to remove the shower head from the shower pipe. Clean out any visible debris with a toothpick or safety pin. If there is still sediment and/or mineral deposits, soak the shower head for 6-8 hours in white vinegar and then rinse it out. This should give you a clean shower head and hopefully increase the water pressure so you can enjoy taking a shower again! Good luck!
Comments
leemarcusmusic said
on 9/10/2009 Gotta try this! 5*
122602 said
on 9/2/2009 Great article for those of us who arn't handy around the house!
pennynickols said
on 9/1/2009 Thanks for sharing, "How to Increase Water Pressure in The Shower." Another thing to consider is a new water-saving showerhead. For a few dollars you can correct a problem and save water at the same time!
dressyourhorse said
on 8/31/2009 Good tips for the basics.
writinghigh said
on 8/31/2009 Thanks for the logical suggestions.