Water pressure is low in my master bath (shower) (sink, installed, cleaning)

[Cali Doll]

Could this mean I need a new shower head? It's the only place I notice low pressure, and the pressure change is considerable.

[Barking Spider]

You might try removing the shower head and clean the strainer. They will collect debris in the water and clog up, same goes for sink faucets.

[Stymie13]

Could be lots of things... Supply lines, control valve, or simple a clog at the shower head. Start with the simplest first unless you feel moisture/see puddling somewhere or here a hissing (which means pinhole leak).

[robr2]

Also, the shutoffs integrated into the valve may not be fully open or the cartridge itself is clogged.

[Cali Doll]

Thanks everyone! I'm extremely NOT handy, so I don't know what's easiest.

[cdelena]

Start with cleaning the shower head by removing it and soaking it in vinegar for an hour.

[Cali Doll]

Originally Posted by cdelena

Start with cleaning the shower head by removing it and soaking it in vinegar for an hour.

I will do that.


Thank you!!

[TUMF]

Originally Posted by Cali Doll

I will do that.


Thank you!!

Or a large sandwich bag filled with CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) remover works well.

[QIS]

Did the "pressure" change or has it always been that way at that shower head?

[Cali Doll]

It definitely changed. It changed considerably, rather quickly.


Just an update: I decided to just buy a new shower head. The previous one had been there when I bought the house 2 years ago. I decided I'd rather take this opportunity to pick out and buy the head/hose/etc that I want.


I removed the entire head and hose and installed the new one all by myself. I'm kind of proud!