Do you want to raise or lower your shower head height? It might be time for a shower head extension arm (or another plumber-free option to make your shower head higher).
Whether you're too tall or too short for your shower head, we'll show you 5 ways you can easily adjust the height of your shower head without hiring a plumber.
How Do You Adjust the Height of a Shower Head?
The way you adjust the height of a shower head depends on the type of product you want to use, the set-up of your shower and your plumbing skills (or lack thereof).
Thankfully, there are many products on the market that make a shower head extension a relatively easy project (like, an actually-get-it-done-in-a-weekend kind of project).
Let’s explore all the different ways you can deal with a shower head that is too high or too low.
1) Adjustable Shower Head Extension Arm
The easiest and most affordable way to raise the height of your shower head is with an adjustable shower arm. This type of shower head extension arm attaches to your existing shower arm pipe, acting as an extension, and then you can attach your existing shower head. (Or add a really nice rain shower head for that true rainfall experience!)
From there, you can elevate or even lower the height of your shower head by loosening up the wing-nut fittings and retightening them in your ideal position.
All you need for this installation is an adjustable wrench or pair of pliers, as everything else will come included with the shower arm extension. Even if you're inexperienced with plumbing, this install should be a breeze and will likely only take you 15 minutes to do!
2) Swivel Ball Adapter
3) S Shower Arm
This is not your typical shower head extension. The biggest benefit of this type of shower arm is its durability. The drawback is you have to remove your existing shower arm pipe from the wall. While replacing your shower arm isn't technical, it takes a bit more force to loosen it up from the wall and might turn some people away from this option.
Although this is one of the sturdiest options, because it is fixed to your wall, it won't give you the most flexibility like the other options. However, it will give you a healthy balance of height and durability.
4) Shower Slide Bar
5) Handheld Shower Head Holder Wall Mount
Option 2: Shower Head with Slide Bar Package
Most slide bars only come with the slide bar and holder. Instead of buying an entire shower head set, that comes with a useless shower arm mount, it's usually more cost effective to buy the handshower and shower hose separately.
Luckily, here at The Shower Head Store we've put together the ultimate shower head with slide bar package. This package includes a slide bar, handheld shower head and shower hose.
Start Your Shower Head Extension Project
Ready to get started on your own project to raise your shower head height? There’s literally no need to wait. Stock up on the parts you need for your DIY shower head extension and get to work!
In no time, you’ll have an elevated shower experience - no plumber required!
And if you need help choosing between the different types of shower heads or need more advice to choose the solution that’s right for you to raise your shower head height, don’t hesitate to contact The ShowerHead Store.