What is a Showerhead?
A showerhead is a bathroom fixture that directs the spray of water in a shower. Just like a garden hose sprayer, a showerhead can typically be adjusted to direct water in a shower in different directions and different spray patterns. A showerhead is the easiest bathroom plumbing fixture to replace and there are a wide variety to choose from. Replacing a showerhead can add elements to a shower that are beneficial in several ways. Models that feature a water-saving design and use 2 gallons per minute (gpm) or less can reduce water use and save money. The average showerhead uses between 2.5 and 2.2 gpm, but even replacing an existing showerhead with an average model can help save money if it has unique features. Some models have on/off switches on the top of the showerhead allowing you to shut off the water while you soap or shampoo without losing water temperature. Other showerhead models feature varying spray patterns, some of which are designed to be therapeutic by increasing water pre
