1: SHOWERING IN STYLE.
The finish or color of your showerhead should match the tub filler and the faucet. The styles should have a similar look, but don't necessarily have to match. You can now get showerheads that offer up to 25 different sprays from massage to drenching rain to fine mist.
2: THE JET SET.
All showerheads are not alike and there are numerous types available on the market. The wall-mounted showerhead is the most common with an overhead shower placed on the ceiling. Others mount on a vertical slide for versatility and allow for height differences. One of the best to bathe children, wash a pet or help those who need to shower sitting down is a handheld version. The ultimate is body mist shower has a series of jets on a single bar to gently wash the body, as well as, has adjustable force and spray patterns. Body spray showerheads are small showerheads installed on opposite walls in a series of two or three.
3: SELF CLEANING.
Do you live where there is hard water? Then think about a showerhead that offers self-cleaning capabilities. Also if you live by salt water, ask about special protective coating for polished brass and chrome fixtures. You will be able to maintain the good looks without tarnish or discoloration or even pitting.
4: FLOW.
Low-flow showerheads conserve water by restricting flow through smaller openings. The federally mandated effort to save water has reduced the flow of showerheads to no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. Some showerhead manufacturers offer flow restriction mechanisms that reduce levels even lower. While they save water at this lower level, the water temperature may be lower than desired.
5: PRICING.
Showerheads come in a wide range of prices, anywhere from $15 to $600 and more. As a general rule, you get what you pay for. The lower priced models will offer less features and a lesser warranty, if any. Changing to an overhead shower may mean expensive plumbing renovations. If you are replacing a wall mounted showerhead, you will probably want to select another one.
6: TEMPERATURE GUARD.
Antiscald protection is extremely important if your shower is used by older adults or small children. To replace an old mixer valve with an anitscald one is an expensive plumbing expense. Instead, think about an antiscald fitting which installs in between the shower arm and your new showerhead. It's way cheaper and just as efficient. - 15615
The finish or color of your showerhead should match the tub filler and the faucet. The styles should have a similar look, but don't necessarily have to match. You can now get showerheads that offer up to 25 different sprays from massage to drenching rain to fine mist.
2: THE JET SET.
All showerheads are not alike and there are numerous types available on the market. The wall-mounted showerhead is the most common with an overhead shower placed on the ceiling. Others mount on a vertical slide for versatility and allow for height differences. One of the best to bathe children, wash a pet or help those who need to shower sitting down is a handheld version. The ultimate is body mist shower has a series of jets on a single bar to gently wash the body, as well as, has adjustable force and spray patterns. Body spray showerheads are small showerheads installed on opposite walls in a series of two or three.
3: SELF CLEANING.
Do you live where there is hard water? Then think about a showerhead that offers self-cleaning capabilities. Also if you live by salt water, ask about special protective coating for polished brass and chrome fixtures. You will be able to maintain the good looks without tarnish or discoloration or even pitting.
4: FLOW.
Low-flow showerheads conserve water by restricting flow through smaller openings. The federally mandated effort to save water has reduced the flow of showerheads to no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. Some showerhead manufacturers offer flow restriction mechanisms that reduce levels even lower. While they save water at this lower level, the water temperature may be lower than desired.
5: PRICING.
Showerheads come in a wide range of prices, anywhere from $15 to $600 and more. As a general rule, you get what you pay for. The lower priced models will offer less features and a lesser warranty, if any. Changing to an overhead shower may mean expensive plumbing renovations. If you are replacing a wall mounted showerhead, you will probably want to select another one.
6: TEMPERATURE GUARD.
Antiscald protection is extremely important if your shower is used by older adults or small children. To replace an old mixer valve with an anitscald one is an expensive plumbing expense. Instead, think about an antiscald fitting which installs in between the shower arm and your new showerhead. It's way cheaper and just as efficient. - 15615
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