A corroded or leaking shower arm is a simple replacement with a clean result. The walkthrough covers the removal and the install.
The removal
Remove the showerhead and unscrew the old arm from the wall fitting. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the wrench turns the arm counterclockwise.
The clean
Clean the threads of the wall fitting with a brush. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the clean threads seat the new arm.
The tape
Wrap the plumber's tape around the new arm's threads, clockwise. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the tape seals the threads.
The install
Thread the new arm into the wall fitting and snug it with the wrench. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the arm points down slightly.
The head
Attach the showerhead to the new arm, hand-tight. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the hand-tight connection is enough.
The test
Run the water and check for a drip at the wall. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Richmond, the dry wall confirms the seal.
The call
Swap the arm and clean up the shower. Call 888-217-3585 and Richmond, VA Plumbing Pros will match you with a Richmond pro for the job.
Plumbing in Richmond: what to know
In Richmond, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Richmond city County — from Ashland, Colonial Heights and Hopewell to ZIP codes like 23220, 23221, 23284 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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