This is one area in which everyone is pretty much aware of their own preferences. For instance, ever stay in a motel and remark that everything was fine “except that showerhead,” or feel dissatisfied with a shower’s water pressure? It is easier to narrow down your top options for a showerhead if you are first able to decide what features are most important to you personally. Do you prefer a handheld shower for ease of flexibility; or, do you prefer a fixed, mounted head? Do you prefer several water flow options for massage? Would you prefer to conserve water with a low-flow showerhead or would you like to have a rain showerhead or even a downpour showerhead?
Showerheads with adjustable arms for height or positioning and adjustable spray patterns seem to be the ideal. Some companies are now offering a “volume control” for their showerheads, which actually stops the flow of water while you scrub, without requiring you to turn it off. Many showerheads now contain filters to remove contaminants that can cause dry or damaged skin. You may simply shop the options of your favorite brand manufacturer or you may focus on the gallons of water per minute in making your choice.
Once you’ve decided your most preferred features, you’ll need to decide on finish and style that would best fit with your current bathroom decor. Should you go with chrome, bronze, nickel, brass, polished, brushed or oil-rubbed? Polished chrome seems to be the most popular, since it is affordable and will match most bathroom decors. Regardless of your personal preferences, your local plumbing professional can help you narrow down all of these options to find the best fit for your needs. Professional showerhead installation will help optimize the performance and reliability of your new showerhead.
