05/25/2023
Choosing the perfect shower head 🚿
Picking the perfect shower head sounds like an easy task, but when you realize the tens of thousands of options, it can get a little overwhelming.
So, let us help you!
Shower heads have a universal thread size in the United States and Canada, which is designated as ½-inch NPT. As a result, any locally sold shower head should be compatible with your shower arm. Start by choosing the style of head you'd like or which would work best in your shower. Some popular styles include:
🚿 Wall-mounted single head
🚿 Hand-held
🚿 Ceiling or rain
Different shower heads require different psi for effective flow. If your home doesn’t have enough water pressure for the head you choose, water won’t be able to flow with enough strength or consistency to be effective. Most shower heads need between 40 and 60 psi. Check your home’s water pressure and purchase a shower head that will work for it. If your home doesn't have enough water pressure, there are also ways to improve it.
Now you can choose the spray pattern you desire. Many shower heads include up to several options that you can adjust on the head itself. Try to figure out what kind of shower you prefer, and pick a head that offers that spray setting. A few basic settings you can find on a shower head are:
🚿 Wide
🚿 Targeted
🚿 Rinse
🚿 Pulsating
Lastly, keep in mind of energy-consumption. The more water pressure a shower head requires, the more energy needed. Showers are the third third-highest water using appliance in the average home. The average showerhead uses 2.1 gallons per minute (gpm). Look for shower head with the WaterSense label to help save money on water usage.
This seems like a lot of information just to choose a shower head, don't stress! Just go to your local home appliance store and ask for help.
