How to Change a Shower Head: Installing a Handheld Shower Head

Replacing a shower head with a handheld shower head. Installing the shower arm, flange, and demonstrating pro techniques and tips.
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[@ahoyhoy9687]

I just bought a new shower head and eventhough there are instructions, I needed to see someone else install one😆. You make look so easy and it was very detailed. Thank you! I feel a little confident going in 🔧

[@MusicGirl175v]

My instructions only have pictures, no words. I definitely need more details than that 🤣

[@that1guy899]

Same here. I can be told or read how to do something multiple times and still not get it done 100% correctly but I can do the same thing perfectly after seeing somebody do it

[@wendyleetran4428]

Thanks so much for your thorough instructions, my shower head instructions and numerous other videos on this topic failed to mention how to loosen the swivel ball joint to adjust the bracket. 💯

[@islandgyal3730]

The doggy!!!!😍😍😍🤩🐶 Great video!!

[@angez.8191]

Who would know that I found my dream guy after watching this DIY: a tall man who is handy and washes his dog. Ok, this guy and Colin Firth.

[@Dr.LongMonkey]

#1 tip i learned if you're gonna replace your old showerhead with a new one off amazon. Just keep the old one

[@jolien8195]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation. I now feel confident to switch the showerhead out on my own, save money and also make a safer shower experience for my parents.

[@dougsoule]

I have replaced a handheld shower head before, but not a shower arm. I just did both thanks to your video!

[@chefmike857]

That oh no moment made me feel less of a fuck up 😂

[@Adeline9418]

Im doing this today. Putting in a hand held one. Good for rinsing down my shower wall and for filling my portable washer dryer.

[@HannahS-fl2qn]

Dude, your doggo is adorable.

[@Cartman123214567]

Great video! This helped so much. Very detailed. Explained everything perfectly.

[@mikecar52]

Excellent, thank you. I hope your dog is still well.

[@bambamrf]

Great video, concise and to the point unlike some that tell you the history of the product & spend 10 minutes unboxing it, lol....thank you.

[@Valen_Wolf]

I just watched your video, then installed my new shower head in about 10 minutes! You gave me needed confidence, THANKS! 🚿

[@mandyscraftscorner5266]

I have dogs. My Mom is wanting to install a hand held shower head. Now, I can install it. I'm also new to house repairs.

[@Charles-in3zt]

Great job, your common sense approach is appreciated. Keep doing these videos they are helping so many people like me who need this kind of guidance.

[@WayneTDowdy3]

Thanks for including how to replace the shower arm, as most of the videos do not cover what is most likely needed for those of us rehabbing an older house.

[@the613vblock]

Taking off the shower arm is not necessary in 99% of most scenarios changing your Shower head

[@brittanybrancato3014]

Yes he said in the video that it won't always have to be removed, but demoed anyway in case skmeone has to

[@Whazzupissed]

THANK YOU!! Simple, straightforward video with no fluff but just the essential stuff needed and helpful tips. I installed my showerhear in a jiffy.

[@Eastbaypisces]

don t u need to turn off water first?? i can't rem

[@LovesVicFuentes]

I just installed a showerhead because of this video. Thank you so much 😊 I feel so accomplished.

[@deeannmartin]

Great instructional video. I especially liked that you went from start to finish, adding tips when applicable and even remedied an issue

[@GenericName007]

Great video mate, helped me out. I just got a new shower head but it didn't come with any instructions at all. Not too complicated really I just wasn't clear on if I needed that tape or not or if I should remove the washers. When I installed it with the tape I got leaks, watched this and based on what you said removed the tape as mine had the washer and it worked flawlessly.

[@LuckyFoxKnits]

This video helped a lot, thank you so much! Because of you, I managed to remove the worst shower head in my life (we replaced the bar that holds the shower head as well) and swapped it out for a rain shower. It's perfectly installed, just as you demonstrated.

[@bobwolf1811]

This is a nice video. It shows how truly simple this job is. It looks like you have a wonderful dog for your demonstration -- calm, very nice, and doesn't struggle.

[@sharpAnalyses]

Thank you. Like your thoughtful well developed instruction.

[@belovedwinter]

Love how clear and concise this was! I just bought my first home and my DIY ability is near zero, but this was so simple. Lucky for me I didn't need to mess around with the shower arm, just the head. Thank you for this informative video!

[@gajicdimov2323]

Thank you for this video, very detailed and easy explained.

[@VincentDavis1]

I searched many different sites for DIY and yours is by far the best.

[@user-pz6pn6wc7m]

Straight to the point. Thanks for the vid sir

[@pampeterson1171]

Clear, concise, helpful

[@binhminh417]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@Brandon-je7ct]

Well done sir. Funny enough I installed this very shower head from amazon.... however when i did it I added teflon to all the places you said not too, and of course i had issues. Now I can do it right this time haha.

[@ballsydeez9716]

What’s the name

[@robh5695]

Thank you. Great video instructions. Just waiting for my new showerhead/hose to arrive.

[@samevans6063]

Thanks for the video. Doggo at the end was a nice bonus

[@Jdaddydu]

Hey, thanks. I didn’t have to use all the steps but went on without a hitch!

[@dawnchristine1344]

Thank you, very informative, I will be giving mine a try

[@katmarie1157]

Thank you for this! I had trouble with my 10 dollar amazon biught handheld shower head but for 10 bucks(it was onsale so originally 22) and the shit directions it gave this video truly helped me now i a able to bathe the abimals so much easier and the water is filtered as not before so im inlove with it and this is ine more diy i can now say for he most part in able to do or stleast know somewhat of how this type of thing is done. I appreciate the shared knowledge!! ❤😊

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Outstanding presentation 👏

[@SONVLOG426]

Thank you. I just changed mine using your tips.

[@Amya56454]

You make it look so easy like 123. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@PatriciaJacobs-up8cj]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO!! THANK YOU!!

[@martiakatz8442]

Your sweet explanation showed me what and where to order and how to proceed. I just successfully removed the old shower and installed the new one and I am a girl! Thank you so much

[@lornajamroziak9307]

Thankyou, was over so quickly you made it very easy

[@OviWanKeno9i]

Awesome. Thank you! I also have caulking around my wall cover piece. I'm just going to cut that with a utility knife.

[@user-kn9oi5nb5n]

I enjoyed watching your video o. Replacing an anjustable shower head you made it look easy I'm considering doing it myself thanks for your information on how to I stall

[@VictoriaHobbies]

I enjoyed this diy. Thanks

[@smurray7433]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@bravebanu]

I just bought this model for the same reason of being able to wash my dogs easier 😄 thanks for this!

[@tressamorgan1128]

Thank you for the tips.

[@zazkegirotron]

Thank you for another awesome video! I loved you showing your dog at the end :)

[@PROSDIY]

Thank you! :)

[@walmartbeyonce3293]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@lillania]

Detailed, informative, and bonus puppy footage!

[@drummergirl9481]

Thank you that was very thorough. The one I bought is like yours. Hopefully I can do it myself!

[@latus_sang]

GREAT video!!! Thank you!!! Very well made!!! 🍻

[@nunyadambidnis2274]

This video is really helpful. Thanks

[@thomasdouthart2116]

You very easy to learn from thanks I just sealed my old tub and notice there’s a leak so your videos come up I was able to rule out the tub Spicket. Than found it was the shower pipe to the wall from over movement so I have fixed it and no more leaks your great thanks.

[@landapanda1]

The baby at the end made my day lol 😍 Great video thank u for helping me 👌🏽

[@yeahjustlikethat]

Final scene seals it, good dog! 🐕

[@krazykat60]

Great video ! Thanks for your info !

[@vedajanbaker8518]

Nice job with the tutorial!

[@yvonnemariane2265]

mmm the ending sweet

[@pattiekrebs8274]

Thank you.

[@ashlynm997]

What a good puppy! Good video too btw! Thanks!

[@sierra_619]

Very helpful was able to replace shower head in less then 3 minutes

[@thekingssoundroom777]

Thanks this really helped me a lot

[@yenebilewhiruy2761]

Thank you

[@fatimaasadi7261]

Great and helpful video !cute dog also !

[@sxrptz5798]

Just changed mine easy asd thank you

[@victorcontreras1026]

Great video cute pup😊

[@dtmchemistry5279]

Great video thanks!

[@annechang5386]

Great video !

[@avtars2141]

Thank u !! 😊

[@reverendsteveii]

Vids like this help me find the confidence I need as a new homeowner to make repairs and customizations and really make my house mine

[@annhowcroft9493]

Rhanks for the video

[@jenniferlyons4150]

I'm ready to install my new shower device!!!

[@ianiProd]

Very useful thanks you

[@florak1087]

Great video! I am just having an issue with installing a filter to my Aquasana hand-held version and the wall pipe keeps moving around. I will use that end of the tool like you did to tighten it up. Meanwhile, I still have water leaking from the joint...OMG...will it ever end? I haven tightened it too much and now have to find someone stronger than me to help unwind everything. I found a yellow washer in the wall pipe, which I probably had stuck in there with all the filters that I have changed throughout the years. I guess I should get a new one?

[@TheMarketplaceofideas1979]

Thanks for this saved me a lot of headaches

[@tayexoticc]

Great video

[@cheddar500]

Best video on this

[@hanginlaundry360]

Wubbs the pupper at the end! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dmariewalker6880]

TY

[@lostee2001]

Thanks🙂👍🏿

[@yktw00]

Thank you so much for the useful video. What kind of wrench should i use to lose the shower head? 8 inch adjustable? I don't need to uninstall the shower arm, just the shower head. Many thanks!

[@zhennanhe3402]

Our master bathroom has a standing shower with handheld shower head. We started to see some rust spots in the hose not to mention heavy mineral built ups in the shower head because our house has very hard water despite water softener we have. My wife picked out this handheld shower head to replace our old one because she loves the brush nickel finish to match our bathroom decors but this turned out to be very impressive handheld shower head. Although I have replaced shower heads many times in the past, it came with nice instruction on how to replace it for those who's not familiar with it. My only advise would be to use wrench to hold the base spout when removing and installing the holding adapter so you don't accidently twist and damage the base pipe when you over tighten it. I really appreciate that it came with plenty of plumber's tape because you really want to put that on before connecting different parts so that there's no water leak in between threads. This is one of most common mistakes and reasons why there's leak after installing it. Very happy to see that they have provided plumber's tape to remind you to use it! It also had rubber rings/washers in each connector but it also came with extra one, which is nice. They also included a shower drain cover to prevent hair from going in to the drainage, which is a nice bonus. I really love the brush nickel finish, which makes it look elegant and expensive. The 7 different water spray setting is nice to have so you can change it for different purpose. We will most likely leave it on one setting for most of the times but it's nice to have option to change it when needed, such as jet spray for cleaning the shower wall, etc. After replacing the shower head, I didn't see any leak and the stainless steel hose feels sturdy. I also like that I can rotate and tilt the shower head holder and it stays in place. Overall, very happy with this shower head! amzn.to/3gVZIrH

[@lisachismar8225]

Sounds great! I'm going to try it🤞Thanks 😊

[@lisachismar8225]

Wow, I just watched some of their videos on Amazon and it looks super easy and like it works very well 😀 Thanks a Bunch!!

[@dale3404]

We have terrible water, and I’ve bought a shower head with a filter. Fingers crossed I can install the new one without completely messing up the shower.

[@MurphA85]

Could you have done this with out taking the arm off? I would like to see that version

[@vincehuck3570]

I think my shower head has plumbers putty or some type of adhesive (not Teflon tape). I can't get my shower head lose even when using channel locks and my wrench. Any specific recommendations?

[@EBTROUBLE]

Unfortunately the fitting that matters if it leaks, is the one you can't see.... perhaps better off not replacing arm unless absolutely necessary, and taking care not to jar/distort existing arm

[@ForTheWin2007]

2nd this. I just replace the shower head only

[@peggystevens-wj1dz]

you just may have saved me a TON of heartache, thank you so much!

[@jkbc]

3:08 that was a typical problem even to him as a pro handyman. For regular folks who never replaced any shower head and dont have the necessary tools to widen the hole on the wall is kinda frustrating.

[@amyphilyaw1820]

What happens if this happens when I try to install mine? Does this happen more times then not?

[@danielkaranja7978]

Awsome🤓

[@YungDeath7220]

Ironically we got the same exact handheld shower head lol but I’m having some issues, I’ve tried applying the main bracket with and without Teflon tape. And in both cases it still leaks, it leaks less with the Teflon tape though. It only drips a few slow drops, am I doing something wrong? Or should I just leave it? Also your dog is so precious!💚

[@MzKpRE]

Who downvotes this type of video ? Pure free educational content. Also quite entertaining

[@markmellowgames]

yo that shower head rocks i used to have one of those

[@mytriggerboyandlogan]

Your doggie is so beautiful

[@juul6633]

So do I need to use the Teflon tape that came with the shower head if it has the rubber washer already or am i good?

[@anthonygallegos5826]

Nice video

[@returner323617]

Came for the shower head install, but stayed for the doggie shower..!

[@champr.4099]

I have a question, do you need to turn off the main water supply before doing this? Thank you!

[@isabellam1936]

My shower head and hose with great reviews from Amazon didn’t come with instructions though. Idk which end to use the tape on or both. One end is plastic and one metal.

[@hankkim6828]

Thanks for the helpful video! You should have ended it by showing us your dog(s)!

[@michaelmurphy5887]

cute puppy