How to Fix Leaky Shower Fixtures

by Contributing Writer

Overview

A leaky shower fixture can be annoying and can waste water. Thankfully you can fix your own fixtures without having to call the plumber, thereby saving money and being able to say you have done it yourself. You can easily fix them in a matter of minutes and experience a leak-free shower fixture in no time. Following these steps will ensure a successful repair.

Step 1

Turn off the water supply to the shower.
Step 2

Unscrew the shower fixture from the pipe where it is leaking.
Step 3

Wrap pipe thread tape around the threads of the pipe two to three times going around making sure all the threads are covered.
Step 4

Tighten back on your shower fixture to the pipe.
Step 5

Turn on the water and test for leaks. Your shower fixture is now ready for use.

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Teflon pipe tape Pliers
Teflon pipe tape
Pliers
If you do not have pipe thread tape, an old plumbers trick is to get get a bar of soap and scrape it on the threads of your pipe. Once the threads are full of soap that was scraped on them, tighten back on your fixture.
If you do not have pipe thread tape, an old plumbers trick is to get get a bar of soap and scrape it on the threads of your pipe. Once the threads are full of soap that was scraped on them, tighten back on your fixture.

Overview