How to make the shower head pressure faster?

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Here are some effective ways to increase shower head water pressure:
  1. Remove the flow restrictor from the shower head. Most shower heads have a small plastic or rubber flow restrictor insert that limits the water flow rate. Removing this will allow more water to pass through, increasing pressure.13
  2. Clean the shower head. Over time, mineral deposits can build up in the nozzles of the shower head, restricting water flow. Unscrew the shower head and soak it in vinegar or use an old toothbrush to scrub away buildup.3
  3. Replace the shower head with a high-pressure model. Look for shower heads designed to increase pressure, often with smaller nozzles or special nozzle designs.2
  4. Install a handheld shower head with hose. This allows you to direct the water flow closer to your body for a more concentrated, high-pressure stream.2
  5. Check for clogs in the shower valve or pipes. Sediment buildup can restrict water flow before it even reaches the shower head. You may need to remove and clean the shower valve.3
  6. Increase the diameter of your home's water pipes if they are too small, which can restrict flow.2
  7. Adjust the water pressure regulator for your home if it is set too low.12
Following these tips can help maximize the water pressure from your existing plumbing without needing to hire a plumber or do major renovations.3

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1. plumbing - How can I improve the water pressure in my shower?2. How to Increase Shower Pressure (Without Hiring a Plumber!)3. 10 Ways to Increase Water Pressure in a Shower4. How can I increase the water pressure in my shower(s)? - Reddit5. How to INCREASE WATER PRESSURE in Your Shower! End Poor ...



Author: The Average Handyman



Key insights

  • Some tools you'll need for this job are channel locks, a flathead screwdriver, and needle nose pliers.
  • The flow restrictor is what's causing your pressure loss problem.
  • Using a little washer can prevent sediment from getting to the nozzles and form a seal.
  • Removing the flow restrictor from your existing faucet can lead to a big improvement in water pressure for a better shower experience.

Timestamped Summary

  • 00:00 Remove faucet and shower head to clean out any build-up and increase water pressure.
  • 01:10 Remove the thread tape and strainer to reveal the flow restrictor causing pressure loss in your shower head.
  • 01:59 Remove the shower head to increase water pressure.
  • 02:29 Remove the clogged strainer to increase water pressure in your shower head.
  • 03:26 Remove the flow restrictor from your shower head for better water pressure.

Video Full Text

  • 00:00 What's up guys the average handyman here and I just wanted to let you in on a little secret if you have water pressure issues in your shower. I have a little trick that might help you get some more pressure out of your faucet. All right. Some tools that you're going to need to do this job for some channel locks to get the faucet off you're going to need a flathead screwdriver and you might even need some needle nose pliers. So let's get this done all right. So. I'm just gonna throw my sock over this so it doesn't scratch up the faucet a weird place to grab it and then once you get it broken free. You can just turn it with your hands and then the shower head will come right off so inside you'll probably see some crud or in this case.
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  • 01:10 It's got some thread tape. So we're gonna get that out of there and then there's a strainer. We're also going to get that out of there too and that's going to reveal what's causing your pressure loss problem. So you just use your screwdriver and this will get this and get this strainer out all right. So you see that in there that right there is what's blocking your flow. It's called a flow restrictor. So you don't use all the flow in your neighborhood or waste any water.
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  • 01:59 But you'll see a big difference when we get this thing out of there. Some of them are different. Some of them you can pry out with a screwdriver. This one looks like there's no way that I'm going to pry that out of there so what I'm going to do is. I'm going to take a screwdriver and just bust it right through and then pick out. The pieces give it a good smack. You'll see it now.
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  • 02:29 The inside of that strainer has just been knocked out so we gotta get it out of there and you can use your needle nose to do that and use a little washer you smell like pee pee. You just gotta get the piece out of there. So now there it is so that was what was clogging up. The flow look at that now a straight shot to get to the nozzles all right. Now we got to put this strainer back in you still want to prevent any kind of crud or whatever sediment to get to those nozzles and that'll be fine that'll also form a seal. So it doesn't leak all right.
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  • 03:26 Let's get it back installed. Hey all right let's see how much pressure we got much better. This is a straight shot all the way to the back of the shower you can tell by the shadow. A lot of people think that if you go and spend money on a really nice big shower head one of the rain heads that you're gonna have a better spread of water or better pressure that's incorrect if you get a bigger head. It's just more places for the water to flow. It's going to make your pressure even worse. Just take this little step use your existing faucet pop out that flow restrictor and you'll see a big improvement in water pressure and it'll have a much better shower anyway. This is the average handyman helping you out please like the video and subscribe to the channel. I'll see you guys next time.
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