HOW TO SHOP FOR THE BEST SHOWER HEAD

If your shower is merely trickling water down from its spouts instead of bursting out like a waterfall, then you need a new showerhead, and we’re going to help you out with that.

There are a variety of showerhead choices that you can choose from. Whatever’s good for your budget, you can go for a simple wall-mounted head, a convenient handheld one for a lush spa shower that comes with several sprays and jets.

Even though you can customize your shower in more ways than one, the showerhead is split into four categories:

1. Basic Wall-Mounted Heads

If you’re someone whose pockets aren’t deep enough or are just switching over to something simple, then a wall-mounted showerhead will do you just fine. You can install a wall-mounted showerhead but simply unscrewing the existing one and then placing it with this one. But if you’re having trouble unscrewing the old showerhead, then take caution as you might break the shower arm. Use a pair of pliers to prevent possible leaks or WD-40 to loosen things up a bit.

What to Know

Extra accessories include nozzles that can be adjusted from pulsing massage to gentle mists
Works with the plumbing you already have
Prices start by $2 for a plastic single-spray model

2. Top-Mount Showerhead

Top-mounted showerhead – also known as rain showerheads – are both stylish and riveting. They are placed over the head of the one bathing for a nice drenching experience. These heads can be flush-mounted to the ceiling or suspended from a pendant.

Unlike the basic wall-mounted head, there are a vast number of upgrades to present plumbing to consider for top-mounted showerheads before you install them. You can choose any model between the standard rain showerhead that only offers a single spray pattern to the over-the-top ones like, a programmable colored light system and a state-of-the-art system with four 22-nozzle heads.

What to Know

Excellent for a family bathroom
Can be used with or instead of a traditional shower
Works with existing plumbing

3. Handheld Showerheads

Handheld showerheads are accompanied by a three- to six-foot hose that can perform several tasks like bathing your dog, the kids, washing your hair as well as rinsing down your shower enclosure. Handheld showerheads like traditional showerheads are wall-mounted and come with some extra goodies too.

What to Know

• Excellent solution for ceilings that are too low for a wall-mounted showerhead
• Best for big bath renovation or a new home

4. Spa and Body Spray Shower Panels

If you enjoy going to your local spa center for a nice soothing hydrotherapy treatment, then you can get one for your home as well by adding somebody sprays or multi-spray shower panels to your own shower. These accessories can be installed in vertical rows on either adjacent or opposite walls, which provides you with a criss crossing water pattern that gives you a relaxing massage from the bottom to the top. Shower panels and body sprays are usually mixed with other showerheads as a part of a custom it semi-custom installation.

What to Know

• Bodysprays are often set at shoulder, knee, and hip. Just be sure to consider the height of each user to get the best installation points.
• Due to the extensive plumbing work involved, body sprays require a complete renovation.