{"id":1379,"date":"2022-01-03T16:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T19:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:17:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:17:26","slug":"shower-no-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/shower-no-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is There No Water Coming out of My Shower? (15 Reasons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are a number of different reasons why water isn’t coming out of your shower, so solving the problem requires a little investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that this article is going to guide you through each of the possible causes, along with detailed instructions on how to repair your shower so that the water is flowing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clogging is a common issue with showerheads. Sediment and large particles of rust and dirt can wash through and block the head. A blockage can be at the neck or deep inside the spray head at the nozzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unscrew the showerhead from the arm or the hose and inspect for blockages at the screw end. You can try to wash out the showerhead under a faucet. You can also try soaking it for a few hours in warm soapy water to loosen any build-up of dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether plastic or metal, an old showerhead will degrade, swell, and crack. Over time small imperfections from corrosion will disintegrate and grow. These turn into particles that will stop the flow of water through the showerhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is not much you can do with an old showerhead other than replace it. It may cost you more money to restore the old showerhead than to buy a new one. You can try repairing the cracks with epoxy, but replacing the showerhead<\/a><\/strong> is a better solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diverter valves control the flow of water from a bath’s nozzle to the shower hose. Like a faucet, this valve will degrade over time and will clog up with limescale and grime. The seals will also fall apart, and sometimes the shaft connecting the handle to the valve will snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shower diverter valves<\/a><\/strong> use independent cartridges to change the direction of the water. Sometimes these get stuck, but you can loosen them with spray oil. You can also try taking the cartridge out and soaking it in vinegar for a few hours, then rinsing it out and reinstalling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your water heater will collect a lot of debris and limescale over many years of use. As the limescale comes off in chunks, it can end up being sucked up into the exit pipe to your shower, restricting the flow or shutting it off completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turn off the water supplying the tank and release the pressure by turning on all the faucets until they stop running. Turn off the faucets, pour a gallon of vinegar<\/a><\/strong> into the tank, and let it sit for a few hours. Let the water flow back into the tank and try to use the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a water tank that drains faster than it can refill, it will stop the flow of water to the showerhead first. The main valve may be clogged, causing a delay in refilling the tank. If the inflow of water is too slow, the tank may even drain to empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can try using an electric descaler<\/a><\/strong> next to the valve, as this may loosen up the calcium enough to get it working. If the problem is near your water meter, you can shut off the water and replace the valve. But, if you still have low pressure in the shower after replacing the valve, you need to look at other possible problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The showerhead seal prevents water from leaking out at the neck of the head and helps keep the pressure high. Without it, you will see water running out of the back of the head and low pressure in the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unscrew the showerhead from the shower arm and remove the rubber washer. Put a new washer in and screw the head back onto the hose or arm. If it is still a loose fit, you can try using two or three rubber washers<\/a><\/strong> to make a seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may damage the shower arm by trying to fit the wrong size of showerhead onto it. A poor-fitting showerhead will leak water, but it may also crush the rubber seal into the collar of the head, blocking or slowing the flow of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unscrew the showerhead and inspect the seal for damage. If you like your showerhead, the best thing to do is replace the showerhead arm<\/a><\/strong> with one that fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If it is a loose fit, you can try changing the rubber washer to a larger one or use pipe tape<\/a><\/strong> to fill in the space between the screw of the collar and the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A powerful shower is more enjoyable, but the high pressure may damage the jets and seals on the showerhead. If the pressure is too high, the diverter valve or the faucet valve may struggle to open or close, and it may even damage the seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try installing a pressure regulator<\/a><\/strong> on the main water pipes of your shower or your whole home. The regulator will allow you to control the pressure and prevent damage to your shower. A regulator will also protect any of your home appliances that run off the same water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Showers running from non-pressurized water tanks may suffer if the tank is too low. Low water pressure in the shower is common with homes in high points in rural areas. The showerhead is one of the highest points in your home, and appliances like washing machines will pull pressure away from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Faulty Diverter Valve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix a Faulty Diverter Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Sediment Build Up in Your Water Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix the Build-Up of Sediment in Your Water Heater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. The Main Shut-Off Valve is Clogged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix a Clogged Main Shut-Off Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Showerhead Seal Damaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix a Damaged Showerhead Seal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Wrong Showerhead for the Arm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix the Wrong Showerhead for the Arm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. The Water Pressure Is Too High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix High Water Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Low Water Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix Low Water Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n