Remove Old Shower Head

[@jmy7799]

Single mom here needing help with getting a stubborn shower head removed; this video was PERFECTLY informative and thorough. Thank you so much.

[@DrJPV3]

A big "thank you" to the commenters here! The video is great for "best case", but we couldn't get our old head to move at all. It sat in a vinegar bag for two days, we tried WD40, still no movement. Then I tried a long lighter to heat up the joint like someone suggested. I had to do it more than once, but it finally moved so I could get it off! It's amazing how excited this makes me. Now time to install the new sprayer!

[@nnedi5971]

How long did you light it for?

[@barbarapumphrey]

yeah, it's not budging at all; may try the lighter method, but how long did it take? and then what did you use, cause that pipe is hot?

[@roobeebakes]

I'm a first time home buyer who really appreciates your video. So handy when my Dad is busy 😊 Thank you! Teach a person to fish...

[@JourneyKat75]

Thank you for sharing! I am not only a new homeowner, but a single female who doesn’t have a clue about “do it yourself “ projects. This will definitely help so I don’t have to always beg my dad to come and help. Lol

[@kenmack2265]

Same comments as John Bonnett - the tape info on the extension arm and wrapping the plumbers tape in the opposite direction was great info. Cleaning the threads & checking inside the extension where two points I never would have thought about. Thanks again for a great video.

[@afollowerofChristJesus]

Hi. Thanks so much for posting this. It was the first time I replaced a showerhead, and it was stuck! Your video was perfect! I bought the plumber's wrench, as you recommended, and followed your instructions. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise! God bless you!

[@johnr.bonnett7159]

Great video! Clearly delivered, no music, and nothing left out. I look forward to watching more of your videos. They are an excellent example for others to follow who want to create useful videos. Thank you!

[@LemRo]

Thank you SO much!!!! My pliers were not able to grip and unscrew the shower head, your tip on putting electrical tape on the shower arm gave me the idea to add some tape onto the nut and try the pliers again. It worked!!! The tape gave enough grip to the pliers ridges and I didn’t even need much force and the nut unscrew right off. I was about to give up and chuck it to not being strong enough haha. Such helpful video. Thanks again 😉🙌

[@barbarapumphrey]

wish mine would come off

[@thejookking]

Wow!!! YOUre the only one that recommended applying Teflon tape in a CCW (counterclockwise) direction and with a GREAT reason. Thx.

[@shemaclarke6012]

My shower head won’t move

[@user-im6ld5yr7r]

Same 😩

[@johnjohnson466]

Same

[@DannyGoneAndPop]

Knock the collar around the outside perimeter as though were removing a stubborn lid on a mustard bottle. If that doesn't work, heat it with a small torch.

[@riffs5352]

put some plumbers tape on the teeth of your pliers and try again. mine wouldn't budge and that's how I got it off

[@Vennozzi25]

@@DannyGoneAndPop I could hug you for that advice, thank you!

[@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

[@ladyjearro]

Thanks so much. You have the heart of a teacher. I followed your steps closely and had much success

[@dlross173]

Best. Video. Ever! Solved my problem. This girly girl changed her own shower head- thanks for the instructions!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@missEvaMarie58]

Thank you soooo much for helping me. I was crying before I found your video. My shower head is all installed now. 😊😁

[@wabewawa61]

The counterclockwise Teflon tape trick worked wonders, stopped a leak after my first install with wrapping the tape the usual way. The electrical tape trick was awesome too. I usually use an old rubber/latex glove to get a grip and prevent marks from my channel locks or pliers, but using the tape was much more convenient. Great video, thanks.

[@juditkomaromih.9450]

Thanks for a PERFECT tutorial! After your clear explanation I was able to replace an old shower head confidently. We're super happy with the outcome. Subscribed to your channel.

[@sagardahal9192]

I was going to call specialist to do this for me. I just ordered Joint Pliers to do this myself. Thanks to you.

[@cloc456]

Thanks a million, that Electric tape trick is really what helped me remove a fitting with some decade old pumber tape on it.

[@tenderlymade]

First video I chose when I was seeking to change out the awful dual shower head/hand-held that was in the home. I finally got my Moen 3662EP Engage Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead installed thanks to your fantastic video!!! Best step-by-step video and l am grateful for no background music also. Dad would have been proud of me and I'm one happy girl!!!

[@velocikitty9300]

Bless the commenter who suggested tapping on the base of the shower head nut like hitting the lid of a jar. It loosened things up. It was still a struggle since that shower head was on for over 10 years but it finally came off. 🙌

[@tommyboybr]

That was a very comprehensive explanation, thanks a lot. I have been trying to remove an old shower head, but it is completely stuck on the shower arm, I can’t remove it at all, I’ve tried using those liquid wrench penetrating lubricant, didn’t work, tried different pliers and wrenches and nothing, does anyone have any tips please? It’s going to help me a lot! Thanks.

[@xloveandmayhemx]

I'm in the same situation! Have you figured anything out?

[@tommyboybr]

@Jade I have, I tried everything and they didn’t work to remove the shower head from the arm. So I tried unscrewing the shower arm and it was way easier, so I simple bought a new arm and the problem was solved!!!

[@Fileta1000]

This was as easy as said. Even old people like me can do it with ease. Thanks Delta!

[@srs-bznss]

Great video with thorough and easy-to-follow instructions for addressing various scenarios someone might encounter and preventing problems.

[@katarinaramos97]

What about when the pliers aren’t budging it?

[@rearollins6553]

I never thought of this! Thank you i jad no idea why it wouldn't come off. Been trying on and off for a few weeks. Tried this amd it worked right away😮 thank you so much

[@Paperlover123]

Thankyou so much for this idea of the electeical tape, and also the counter clockwise teflon tape. i want to use teflon tape on my outside hoses too...does it make them hard to remove later????

[@vidaalegria3990]

On the contrary, it will be easier to remove!

[@karaklemon661]

This was helpful preparation, thank you. Got it done easily after watching this.

[@M-X39462]

Now what about a really old one? I've got one I've been trying to loosen for a couple days and it's rusted shut

[@keishfx]

So perfectly explained, worked for me! Thank you so much!!✌🏼

[@PredictableHavoc]

Mines so stuck an I don’t what to do. Ideas? None of this works

[@lisashontz3382]

Spray some wd40 around the joint and let it sit a few then try again. It worked for me.

[@thetrashcanamerica3878]

My shower head is stuck on tight is it anything I can spay on it to loosin it up?

[@shanks4391]

Same me too

[@thetrashcanamerica3878]

@@shanks4391 I ended up taking off the shower arm

[@brentmarquez9057]

Same here - can't get the thing to budge.

[@vpal2998]

Thank you! The first tool - an adjustable something worked great for me 👍

[@the_casual1105]

An adjustable wrench.

[@jewleneb8970]

Thank you, this shower head was really old, stuck and stubborn for a while. Blessings to you and yours

You just helped me change my shower head. Thanks 🙏

[@kenishahammond3935]

Excellent video and so detailed. Thank you so much for your expertise!

[@markishabunn4492]

Thank you for this video! After struggling for an hour I was able to change my shower head in 15 minutes after watching your video

[@pay9011]

My existing shower head is hopelessly corroded and rusty. It doesn't want to budge at all and I'm wary of using too much force. I was thinking about wrapping a plastic bag of 50-50 vinegar and water around it for a few days but I'm afraid it won't cut the corrosion.

[@QueenGail]

I used wd40

[@pay9011]

@@QueenGail Thanks. I've got some handy. I think I'll skip the vinegar. The issue is mostly corrosion.

[@TanyaOwens]

What do you do if you can't get the shower head to turn at all? -- my house is 5 years old and I don't know what the builder's construction/plumber did, but I can't unscrew either of my shower heads to replace them with hand helds. -- so how do I get the shower head to unscrew? -- Thanks

[@SaintNektarios]

I am having the same problem. The damn shower head will not budge no matter what I try.

[@janphillipps2367]

Puritan me too😡

[@TanyaOwens]

I finally got it off. It took a couple of days of sheer determination, tears, sailor words and praying but I got the dang on thing off.

[@jjdbzfan18]

I’m dealing with the same thing this is day 2 so I’m still at it smh

[@jjdbzfan18]

Update I got it off literally 2 seconds ago life is good

[@dlross173]

Genius. I am going to try this. I am not mechanically inclined and have tried everything on this cheap, old, round showerhead..... the wrench was useless! Now I know there are other tools. I'm buying everything right now and putting a prayer to the baby Jesus!

[@Thelady30]

The shower head I have has Teflon tap and I can not get off for the life of me. I’m trying to put a new one in. I’ve two guys try to take it off and it won’t budge. Is there a way to dissolve the Teflon tape?

[@roseariz8995]

I have the same issue. Let me know if you figure it out. Im so frustrated

[@Thelady30]

@@roseariz8995 help us!

[@goon5544]

one I got off by just turning the head. The other the whole pipe started moving. I stopped right after it started moving. Should I be worried since it moved?

[@kb5598]

This old shower head will not come off. Any suggestions? And I think that little pipe coming out of my wall may have moved clockwise to the left slightly. What should I do?

[@WinWKhine]

very informative video. what is the tool you used to unscrew the showerhead?

[@vidaalegria3990]

Crescent wrench, or if the old shower is very stubborn, you can use a pipe wrench - which will damage the old shower head.

[@treebles]

i watched a couple of these vids, yours was the best one, even better than hgtv, yours had the most helpful info! thanks! #GentlemanHelpsALady 🚿🔧🙏🏼

[@camrygirl84]

Thank you. I was able to remove my shower head after watching several videos. Your video is very specific and detailed on each step. 😃

[@CarinaBella-w4n]

This is an amazing tutorial. Thank you so much! 😀

[@zaineyr3123]

Explained perfectly ! Thank you !

[@brookelyncowles2458]

Thank you! I was able to replace my shower head without having to hire anybody

[@missEvaMarie58]

Brookelyn Cowles me too! 😁

[@lilianatorresgarcia8825]

Can you please tell me what size of wrench you’re using ? Thank you !

[@KARIS1961]

Lifesaver! I was so close to just ripping it out of the wall. 😡😡😡 Thank you!!!

[@TRUTHSEEKER-mh4jv]

I was having a really hard time with my shower head, your video was so easy to follow and there were two gaskets in mine. Great video! Oh I just used a cloth to cover the pipe. Thank you!

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

Do i have to put it back the gasket inside or no?

[@whitebroccoli694]

I think mine won’t budge because they wrapped so much Teflon tape between the head and arm.

[@christopherwilliams3388]

Great straight to the point video. Thanks, going to change my shower head now

[@sappiredark]

Would this work with any shower head?

[@Bluecrush_5]

I can’t get my shower head off..It is a removable shower head with a hose so you can hold it etc...And the clip broke so it won’t stay upright anymore...I bought a new piece to fix it and I can’t remove the shower head to replace that piece. What should I use?

[@binhminh417]

The best tutorial. Thank you!

[@jimloader3920]

Excellent, straight forward video. Thank you for posting.

[@kevinbrown-ge6sz]

After a couple of years I tried to replace the cheap shower heads the builders installed but they screwed them in waaaaay too tight. I gave up but will try again after watching this video.

[@vc9185]

I know I am late to the conversation but I had the same problem. I tried everything CLR, vinegar, WD 40, then I read online from a post to heat the metal area around the threads with a lighter for a few seconds, metal expands. It worked like a charm and I was able to screw shower head right off. I hope this helps someone having the same problem.

[@JuanMorales-zm8hs]

@@vc9185 So i tried a mixture of the lighter with the towels to hold the pieces in place and it worked like a charm after years of trying on and off

[@vc9185]

Juan Morales l am glad it worked.

[@vc9185]

ANG3LM SSG try a few times. Hold the lighter on the bottom/underneath so the heat travels up. I had to try a couple times before it worked.

[@shemaclarke6012]

This ain’t even working with my shower head smh

[@ektatalgaonkar3693]

Helpful video. Worked for me! Thank you so much 😊

[@melanieo9900]

Thank you! This was very useful and it helped me a lot. I appreciate it!

[@HippieP629]

Why don't shower pipes come with a rubber or teflon or other material already on the end of it "out of the box"? Just a thought.

[@vidaalegria3990]

All of our shower heads have Teflon tape included!

[@TheHeartbeat10]

Thank you sooo much for this tutorial!

[@glennover6046]

Great counter clockwise tip. Thank you!

[@thejookking]

GREAT DIY tips. Thx.

[@carinasilva4497]

What if the base turns, how do I turn it back?

[@sz632]

Thank you ! I was able to install my shower head by unscrewing the old one.

[@cassandraclark3276]

Didn't have teflon tape so used duct tape - worked great for pipe wrench to really grab on, so finally able to unscrew old ball joint.

[@DH-mf2lv]

I thought it would be best to install tape in a clockwise rotation being that the shower head is installed in a clockwise rotation.

[@suki9]

Thank you for your information, very helpful!

[@billyflood2430]

towels work, no fancy tape needed. Just FYI

[@ahsanshaikh786]

Thank you. Explained so well

[@samanthabethel355]

Thanks I just changed mines and I feel so happy.

[@ALAW35]

Great video. Clear and to the point. Thanks!

[@LocalLialec]

this helped me install a shower filter, thanks!

[@Coolduded]

Very helpful indeed! Thank you!

[@greenheartjg54]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@brazzzzz]

Never used electrical tape. Always got frustrated using washcloths that weren’t helpful. Thank you.

[@jcominotto592]

Best video ive came across

[@seywhat226]

Very informative video!!! Thank you.

[@laurendang7121]

My shower head is super stuck on there!! I tried to use 2 pipe wrenches but the neck part is still moving! Can someone help me out? Maybe I didn’t do it correctly ..?

[@Chilltown95]

I’m sure you don’t need this advice now but he said locking pliers or slip joint pliers

[@harjindersingh-dhadda]

good idea, I just followed using tape on slipped tap.

[@dmsjca]

Thank you for this helpful video.

[@daisymarigold5609]

Really helpful! thanks for making this video

[@vanessacrystalconsciousnes7156]

Very helpful thank you

[@austinmoreno8486]

Super stuck this didn’t help 😭

[@christina7209]

Thank you!

[@jeethuutube]

This is exactly my problem now and I dont have the tool

[@sparkz2718]

Tried to uninstall my old shower head and realized that the person who put it put crazy glue on it. Guess he was trying to prevent leaking. Now its impossible to remove

[@docfabz]

Oh no ☹

[@MakaylaDawn]

Thank you ☺️

[@Aurongel]

Thanks for the help! 😀

[@sdangela]

Great tips

[@davy1972]

Thank you.

[@annhowcroft9493]

Thanks for the info.

[@prondlee]

When I watch this I feel like the idiot in a calculus class! 🤣

[@Spawn303]

2:44 or a rag, toilet paper, paper towel, towel, shirt, cardboard…

[@ClavierComposer]

Love your video, but I tried all of your tips and still cannot remove the shower head. 🤥

[@stelas9307]

Very precise. Thanks

[@truleyblessed7406]

Thanks

[@jstinnett80ify]

Easy and awesome! Thanks!

[@yahvenom]

Thanks bro