A good shower has different meanings to different people, and today’s showerheads deliver. They can sprinkle, spritz, swivel, and rain down in a gentle stream, straight spray, or powerful downpour. You’ll find shower heads designed for DIY homeowners to install that will attach to a standard shower arm. Take a walk through the plumbing department of any bath or home center, and you’ll see a dazzling array of shower heads. If your house has an old plumbing system, consider adding an anti-scald device that screws in between the shower arm and head. It’s a safety feature that will stop the flow of dangerously hot water over 120 degrees F.
To remove an old shower head and replace it with a moderately priced new one, a plumber will charge $255, which includes the labor and shower head. If you have some experience working with plumbing jobs and have the necessary tools, you can do the job for $75, the cost of a moderately priced new showerhead.
