{"id":2353,"date":"2025-08-18T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/?p=2353"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:19:03","slug":"diy-guide-to-fixing-a-leaky-shower-head-or-faucet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/blog\/diy-guide-to-fixing-a-leaky-shower-head-or-faucet\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easy DIY Guide to Fixing a Leaky Shower Head or Faucet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2353\" class=\"elementor elementor-2353\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4c9a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f4c9a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-056dcee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"056dcee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba4287 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ba4287\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c578c03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c578c03\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a958b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a958b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bathroom-shower-1000x500-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2355\" alt=\"blocked drain plumbers in perth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bathroom-shower-1000x500-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bathroom-shower-1000x500-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bathroom-shower-1000x500-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be7d47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2be7d47\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427d1d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"427d1d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Drip. Drip. Drip.<\/p><p>It may be a small sound, but a leaky shower head can lead to big problems. Here, we\u2019ll look at what may be causing your leaky shower head or faucet and how to decide if you can fix it yourself or if you need to call in a licensed plumber for help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8a96d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8a96d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Can Happen If You Don\u2019t Fix A Leaky Showerhead?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e53a8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e53a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Along with being downright annoying, a leaky shower head or faucet can lead to a variety of issues if it isn\u2019t addressed promptly.<\/p><p><em>Possible complications from a leaky shower head or faucet include:<\/em><\/p><ul><li>Wasted water (and money!)<\/li><li>Mould growth\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthlocalplumbing.com.au\/how-to-prevent-mould-in-the-bathroom\/\">(check out our guide to preventing mould growth in your bathroom)<\/a><\/li><li>Water damage to surrounding surfaces<\/li><li>Water stains from the constant dripping<\/li><li>Expensive structural repairs<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12285a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12285a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Is My Shower Head Leaking?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6d6b0b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6d6b0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Potential causes of a dripping shower head or faucet include:<\/em><\/p><ul><li>Deteriorated or worn out components (brittle plastic washers or rubber O-rings, etc.)<\/li><li>Built-up mineral deposits and debris<\/li><li>Corrosion<\/li><li>Old fittings<\/li><li>Incorrect installation<\/li><li>Damaged inner seals<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7689555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7689555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Fix a Leaky Shower Head or Shower Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86fbd53 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86fbd53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on the cause, this common problem may be something you can fix yourself. When in doubt, feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perthlocalplumbing.com.au\/contact-us\/\">reach out to our technicians<\/a>\u00a0to see if the problem requires a licensed plumber.<\/p><p><strong>Here are the steps to fixing a leaky shower head or shower faucet.<\/strong><\/p><p><em>Suggested tools and supplies for the project:<\/em><\/p><ul><li>Several old, large towels or rags<\/li><li>Rubber O-ring or plastic washer<\/li><li>Crescent wrench<\/li><li>Vinegar<\/li><li>Teflon tape<\/li><li>Pliers<\/li><li>Small pan or cooking pot<\/li><li>Toothbrush<\/li><li>Screwdriver<\/li><li>Seat washer<\/li><li>Caulk and caulking gun<\/li><li>Faucet repair kit<\/li><li>Packing washers<\/li><li>New shower faucet<\/li><li>Pipe wrench<\/li><li>Keyhole saw<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c64073b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c64073b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps for Fixing a Leaky Shower Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f39f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f39f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Turn off the Water<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af6d9c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af6d9c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>First, you\u2019ll want to shut off the water main to the entire house. Keep a towel nearby to wipe up any residual water that may exit the pipe and cover the drain to prevent any small parts from dropping into it as you work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4409ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4409ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Remove the Shower Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95b2d11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95b2d11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Next, unscrew the showerhead from the pipe. You can try doing this by hand, but a crescent wrench or pliers may be needed (never force anything).<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve removed the showerhead, inspect the threads for a rubber O-ring or plastic washer. Many times, normal usage eventually dries this component out, leading to dripping and leakage.<\/p><p>If it looks damaged, brittle, or worn, replace this component.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89eb4cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89eb4cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Clean the Shower Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c832826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c832826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the showerhead is off anyway, take the time to give it a thorough cleaning, particularly if you\u2019ve been experiencing issues with decreased water flow.<\/p><p>Hard water can cause mineral deposits to build up inside the showerhead, contributing to drips, leaks, or issues with water flow and pressure.<\/p><p><em>To clean your showerhead:<\/em><\/p><ul><li>Boil three cups of vinegar and some water<\/li><li>Remove any rubber parts that you can before placing the shower head into the vinegar solution<\/li><li>Allow it to sit for about a half an hour before removing it<\/li><li>Scrub it thoroughly (an old toothbrush can be an excellent way to get into little cracks and crevices that may be harbouring debris and build up)<\/li><li>Rinse completely<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a663a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a663a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Add a Thin Layer of Teflon Tape to the Threads<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce4aceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce4aceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed your O-ring is still in good condition (or replaced it), use Teflon tape to thinly wrap the threads at the tip of the pipe stem. *Don\u2019t overdo it with the tape \u2013 you just need enough for a thin layer.*<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247be23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"247be23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Reattach the Shower Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af08e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af08e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reattach the showerhead by screwing it back on. Whether you do this by hand or with pliers, do not over-tighten it or you could cause a crack in the pipe or showerhead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d79add elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d79add\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Turn the Water Back On<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f275b2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f275b2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Turn the water back on and then run your shower for a few seconds. Turn it off. Wait a few minutes and then check to see if there is still a drip or leak.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3440be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3440be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-head-repair.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2362\" alt=\"residential plumbing services\" srcset=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-head-repair.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-head-repair-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-head-repair-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef97ca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef97ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Fix a Shower Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d3269 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61d3269\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If repairing the showerhead does not stop the leak, the problem may be the shower faucet. This is likely a result of a worn-out component and can *usually* be fixed without requiring a plumber.<\/p><p><em>Follow these steps to do it yourself.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa6df46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa6df46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Shut Off the Water<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f641f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f641f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>First, cut the water supply to the shower. Open the faucet to allow the water to drain, keeping a towel handy to soak up any water \u2013 you don\u2019t want to accidentally fall due to a slippery surface.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15197f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15197f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Disassemble the Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-942a470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"942a470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Determine your style of faucet: one-knob or two-knob. Two-knob styles will require the replacement of both valves.<\/p><p>Use a screwdriver and crescent wrench to Unscrew the valves using a crescent wrench or screwdriver and remove the handles or faucet knobs. Set the guard to the side after removing it.<\/p><p>There should be two nuts \u2013 you\u2019ll want to unscrew the largest of the two to access the shower stem. Unscrew the shower stem in a counterclockwise motion to remove it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db07132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db07132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Replace All the Washers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d631f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d631f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be safe, replace all of the washers, no matter what condition they are in. You\u2019ll find the rubber washer \u2013 known as the seat washer \u2013 at the stem\u2019s tail and the packing washers at the centre of the stem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c56dbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c56dbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Put the Faucet Back Together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcaba39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcaba39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use an old toothbrush and a vinegar-water solution to thoroughly scrub the pipes before reattaching the shower stem. Next:<\/p><ul><li>Screw-in the valves<\/li><li>Reattach the knobs<\/li><li>Reattach the faucet\u2019s faceplate<\/li><li>Use caulk to seal around where the faceplate meets the shower<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e1162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71e1162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-faucet-repair.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2375\" alt=\"plumber in Perth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-faucet-repair.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-faucet-repair-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/betadelivery.website\/perthlocalplumbing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shower-faucet-repair-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4327f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4327f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Replace a Shower Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79610f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79610f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you fixed the showerhead and repaired the faucet without any luck? Then it may be time to replace the shower faucet.<\/p><p>Although this fix isn\u2019t impossible for a homeowner to tackle themselves, it is more intensive than repairing the showerhead or faucet.<\/p><p>We highly recommend hiring a licensed plumber to replace a shower faucet as this job is more time and labour-intensive. However, here is a general guide to replacing commonly used faucets (be sure to follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions to guarantee proper installation).<\/p><p><strong>If you know your home has older pipes,<\/strong>\u00a0we particularly recommend hiring a licensed plumber for repairs. Corroded pipes can easily shift or break during repairs, causing water to leak behind the walls and leave you stuck with an even worse problem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b806522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b806522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Select Your Replacement Shower Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c33623f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c33623f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019ll quickly find that shower faucet come in an almost endless range of sizes and styles.<\/p><p>However, not all sizes and styles are interchangeable, making it crucial to select a compatible replacement faucet. Measure the holes exactly and bring those measurements along as you search for a replacement shower faucet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c67592c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c67592c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Remove the Old Shower Faucet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-271e9e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"271e9e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Does your home have an access panel on the opposite wall of the shower faucet? If so, you can easily work on the faucet from there.<\/p><p>If not, you\u2019ll need to cut a hole (approximately 12 inches square) into the opposite wall with a keyhole saw to gain access for removal\/installation purposes.<\/p><p>Once you have access, use a pipe wrench to remove the faucet\u2019s base completely from the water pipes. Avoid twisting or turning the pipes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869de34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"869de34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. 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