An old showerhead can have many negative effects. It might look very unsightly after years of wear, as well as, the buildup of minerals from your water. It might also not function fully, with some of the nozzles blocked by sediment, and it might not have all the functionality that you would like. Changing an old showerhead doesn’t have to be very complicated. It is definitely a job that a handy person can do on their own, sometimes even without any tools.
Your first step needs to be to turn off the water supply to the shower, just in case you were to do something that could cause a leak. There could be a problem if the old showerhead has rusted and is stuck in place. Be careful not to use too much force trying to remove it. If it is not budging, you might need to get a professional to do the job for you. It is important to clean off the pipe very well after removing the old showerhead. If there is Teflon tape left behind on the pipe, take it away with a steel brush and put on some new tape to make sure that it stays watertight.
