5 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Shower Set

Your shower set sees a lot of action each and every day. Hot water, cold water, steam, pressure – it takes it all with a smile! But, as with anything in your bathroom, it doesn't last forever. The tricky part? People rarely change out their shower heads unless something breaks. At that time, the harm (to your walls, your water bill, or to your daily life) has already been inflicted.

These are 5 obvious indications that you should no longer be patching up the shower and should start investing in a new shower set!

1. Your Shower Head is Leaking or Dripping Continuously

A leaking showerhead isn't only a nuisance, it's costly. Just a trickle of water can be a massive amount of water that's lost over the year – it's a hidden issue that quietly adds up month after month to thousands of litres.

This is sometimes caused by a worn washer or O-ring and a simple repair is sufficient. However, if you have changed those parts and they are still dripping, the internal parts of your shower set are probably damaged or broken. Now it's time to replace the entire unit.

2. There is a Marked Decrease in Water Pressure

How many times have you thought to yourself, "My shower was so strong and refreshing before."? However, if it has become unpleasant to look at or smell no matter what you do, it is probably because the shower head itself is mineralized (particularly in hard water areas which are common throughout Pakistan).

You can soak the shower head in vinegar overnight to remove the showerhead deposits. However, when pressure does not improve, or the internal valves and cartridges are old and worn, it is time for them to be replaced. With a new shower set, that satisfying pressure will come back in no time.

3. You Are Seeing Rust, Corrosion or Discolouration

Rust and corrosion are more than just an eyesore. Rust can infect your water and permanently stain your tiles, grout and basin when it gets on your shower's fittings. Any brown, orange or green discolouration is an indicator that the metal finish has been compromised and components are wearing out.

There is no solution for the problem in this stage, be it scrubbing or polishing. If the showerhead is corroded, it needs to be replaced.

4. Handles/Valves Are Stiff, Loose or Unreliable

When you need to fight with the shower handle to achieve the right temperature or the valve is randomly hot or cold, it's a serious problem, and not just a nuisance.

If the handle is stiff, the valve's inner cartridge is likely worn. Excessive play between the threads may mean that they have stripped or have been damaged. These problems tend to get worse with time, rather than better. It is much more secure and cost effective to replace the shower set now rather than when a burst valve occurs later.

5. Your Shower Set Feels Outdated and Out of Character With Your Bathroom

The problem may not be a broken down shower set, but rather that the shower set really doesn't fit the bathroom anymore. New vanity and sanitary ware may be installed in a new kitchen, but it's an old chrome fixture from ten years ago that can pull the whole look down.

Modern shower sets can be finished in many different ways – matte black, brushed gold, chrome and stainless steel – and feature rain shower heads, handheld attachments and thermostatic controls to provide a spa shower feeling in every shower. If you're not satisfied with your current setup, it's worth the upgrade.

What is the Recommended Length of a Shower Set?

A well made shower system, if properly maintained, lasts 8–15 years. If you're at or near the same limits or if you have two or more of the symptoms listed above, replacement is the better option than repeated repair.

Redecorate Your Showerhead at Hijazi Electric & Sanitary

Here at Hijazi Electric and Sanitary we stock a select range of quality shower sets designed to be durable, high performing, and stylish. You can find a sleek rain shower system, a practical handheld shower system or a complete thermostatic shower unit to meet any bathroom, any budget.

Don't wait for a complete breakdown. Enhance your bathroom with our shower set collection today!

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