Video by Anytime Plumbing on YouTube
DIY Home repairs
How to Stop a Dripping Shower Head
A shower that keeps dripping after you turn it off is usually a worn washer or cartridge in the tap, not the shower head itself.
What you’ll need
- shifter
- screwdrivers
- plumber's tape
- right replacement washer or cartridge for your tapware
Step by step
- Turn off the water to the bathroom or the whole house.
- Remove the tap handle and cover plate.
- Unscrew the tap body and replace the washer or cartridge.
- Reassemble, turn the water on and check for drips.
When to call a pro
if the taps are behind tiles and you can't isolate the water, or the drip continues, a plumber can replace the parts without damaging the wall.
Rather have a pro do it?
Compare local handyman businesses, or post the job free and get quotes.
