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How To Install a Showerhead

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a showerhead

Holly Traffas
Holly Traffas
Miseno Square Showerhead in Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish

Replacing an old showerhead with a new fixture is incredibly easy, and can be done in a few minutes.

Tools and Materials Needed

  • New showerhead
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Teflon Tape

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Remove the old showerhead.

Step 1

Step 2

Clean the threads. Use a scrub brush and/or a rag to clean any residue off the threads to ensure a clean connection with the new showerhead.

Step 2

Step 3

Apply a 4 to 5-inch strip of Teflon tape to the threads to ensure a watertight seal.

NOTE: If the shower has an extension arm, attach it then repeat Step 3 before attaching the new showerhead.

Step 3

Step 4

Attach the new showerhead.

Step 4
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