How To Fix a Leaky Shower

Our BOSTON® shower range includes a large variety of replacement parts.

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HOW TO FIX A SHOWER

Leaky shower?

Shower leaking from joints?

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks from shower arm, head, handpiece or hose.
  2. Problem
    Sealing washers are damaged.
  3. Solution
    Replace all sealing washers.
  4. Product
    FIX-A-SHOWER shower washers

Shower leaking from hose or blocked hose?

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks from hose component.
  2. Problem
    Shower hose is damaged.
  3. Solution
    Replace shower hose.
  4. Product
    FIX-A-SHOWER shower hose

Water dripping or hot and cold not mixing properly?

  1. Symptom
    Water dripping or hot and cold water not mixing properly?
  2. Problem
    Shower mixer cartridge or tap valves have worn out.
  3. Solution
    Replace mixer cartridge.
  4. Product
    FIX-A-TAP mixer cartridge or tap valves

Blocked shower head?

  1. Symptom
    Shower does not run well, sprays unevenly or has blocked nozzles.
  2. Problem
    Shower head may be old or worn. Calcium and shower debris can build up in the nozzles causing blockages.
  3. Solution
    While cleaning your shower nozzles can help, a new shower head may be a more simple solution.
  4. Product
    FIX-A-SHOWER shower hand piece

Range of shower problems?

  1. Symptom
    Multiple issues with the shower?
  2. Problem
    Shower components may be too old.
  3. Solution
    In some cases it can be cheaper to simply replace the entire shower with a new modern shower kit.
  4. Product
    FIX-A-SHOWER shower kit

Why use FIX-A-SHOWER parts?

Our shower fittings range includes washers, water saving discs, spindle extenders and various accessories suitable for most shower tapware brands including: Dorf, Caroma, Stylus, Flexispray, Methven, Brasshards and many others.

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