With high-efficiency showerheads and aerators, water flows more smoothly and it saves you money.
Installing High-Efficiency Showerheads
High-efficiency showerheads can save over 2 gallons per minute. It feels like a regular showerhead. It gets you wet just like a regular showerhead. And no, the water doesn’t come out in little wimpy spurts. It just uses a lot less water than a regular showerhead.
Tools needed:
- Adjustable wrench
- Teflon tape or pipe joint compound
Steps to install a Showerhead
Step 1
Using the wrench, unscrew the old showerhead by turning it left.
Step 2
Clean threads then apply Teflon tape or pipe joint compound for sealing.
Step 3
Screw on the new showerhead by turning it right.
Step 4
Check for leaks.
Installing Aerators
Aerators save water just by adding air to the water. They don’t take away the water pressure, but they do use a lot less water. Install aerators in all of your faucets – the bathrooms, the kitchen, everywhere there’s a faucet. Aerators save you about 2 gallons of water per minute and they’re cheap.
Tools needed:
- Adjustable wrench
Steps to install the Aerator
Step 1
Turn off water.
Step 2
Unscrew old aerators. Turn left to loosen.
Note: If you have difficulty removing old aerator, you might need to use an adjustable wrench. If so, tape up your wrench before beginning so it won’t damage the chrome.
Step 3
Clean threads on faucet. If calcium has built up on the threads, use vinegar to clean off the calcium.
Step 4
Install new aerator.
Step 5
Check for leaks.