What can I do about low water pressure from my shower head?

Answer by  DouglasEarlClore (1236)

Open the main water valve coming into the house to a stronger pressure if possible, and any vavles between there and the showerhead. Buy a specially designed showerhead

Answer by  Mable (3008)

Unscrew it, then rinse any debris out of it. Look through it to see whether the holes are blocked: clean it with a stiff brush, water spray, or chemical soak.

Answer by  Betty0320 (734)

First, check for low cost solutions. Your shower head may be clogged with calcium. Soak it for 15 minutes in a CLR or similar solution, then reattach it. Similarly, if you have a detachable shower head (with a hose), the hose might be too long and depleting the water pressure. If none of these work, check with a plumber.

Answer by  benjiross (993)

Open the showerhead and clean up the pipes and the holes. If the pressure is still low you can attach a pressure pump that is flow triggered to increase pressure.

Answer by  Lisa66 (188)

Many shower heads have a ring in them to conserve water. Remove it. HOWEVER, if your water tank isn't large enough, you may run out of hot water FAST!