Repairs and problems
Shower head spraying unevenly or weakly
At a glance
- Most heads unscrew and can be soaked; rubbing the nozzles clears the deposits that distort the pattern.
- If descaling the head changes nothing, the inlet filters at the valve are the next place to look.
Questions we get asked
Do flow restrictors cause this?
They limit flow evenly; uneven spray is a blockage symptom.
Should I replace the hose too?
Hoses collect scale and perish internally, so replacing both together is often sensible.
What actually fixes it
Most heads unscrew and can be soaked; rubbing the nozzles clears the deposits that distort the pattern.
If descaling the head changes nothing, the inlet filters at the valve are the next place to look.
Where this fits with our work
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