Although one of the smallest room in your home, the bathroom deserves to show off its beauty and appeal just like any other room of your home. Whether smaller or larger, bathrooms are used on a daily basis, and besides making it look as appealing as possible, the chosen bathroom appliances also need to be comfortable and functional. And while there are many important bathroom appliances, helping you out to choose the right shower head is our mission. Just like with every other bathroom product, there is a large selection of shower head options available on the market. So, in order to choose the right one, you need to carefully go over the available options and take into account all of their features.
Types of Shower Heads
Wall-Mounted Shower Heads
The wall-mounted showerheads are one of the most basic and traditional types of showerheads. They are an affordable and ideal solution for all those of you who want to update the look of an existing bath. But they are also the perfect option for all those of you who don’t want to splurge. They are available in a range of sizes, shapes and materials, so in order to choose the right one, you will need to take into account the existing bathroom appliance materials and finishes. Especially the one of your shower arm. Since they are supposed to match, make sure to choose the right model. Installing and changing an existing wall-mounted shower head is easy as all you have to do is to unscrew the existing part and screw the new one. Simple as that.
Top-Mounted Shower Heads
Also known as rain showers, these home showers are true keeper since they can provide an enjoyable drenching experience. That is because they are positioned directly over the bather’s head and are available in a range of sizes, shapes and styles that can be suspended from a pendant or mounted to the ceiling. You can also choose from the large selection of standard rain shower heads that offer a single spray pattern, to the more complex and stylish coloured lighting and multiple adjustable nozzles.
The installation of these home showers is a bit different from the traditional wall-mounted showerheads. The installation of these shower heads requires a professional approach and extensive plumbing upgrades, so the best you can do is to call a professional plumber for its installation. Otherwise, you risk messing up the new head and splurge more than you have planned.
Hand-Held Shower Heads
The hand-held shower heads have a hose of around 1 – 2m that offers additional reach and control over the shower. Thanks to it, you can perform multiple tasks like washing your head only without the need to shower and vice versa, bathing the kids, the pets, rinsing and cleaning the shower enclosure with ease, etc. These showers are a real blast for huge families with pets and smaller children. They can be mounted to the wall and can be loaded with some extras like massage jets, different spray pattern head, etc.
Body Sprays and Panels
If what you want is to feel the benefits of hydrotherapy at the comfort of your home, you can decide to invest in body sprays or multi-spray panels. These panels are usually installed in vertical rows on the adjacent or opposite walls. The beauty of owning a shower like this is that it provides a crisscrossing water pattern that is designed to massage your body from head to toe.
Water Pressure
An important thing to know is that different showerheads work on different water pressure. For instance, if you have chosen a shower head that appeals to your eyes but your home doesn’t have enough water pressure for it, this means that the water won’t be able to flow with enough strength. It won’t have consistent pressure, thus you won’t be able to enjoy its benefits.
The general rule says that most showerheads are in need of 40 to 60 psi, so before making any investment you will need to check the water pressure in your home. This is the only way to make the right shower head choice. Otherwise, you risk investing in a shower head that won’t satisfy your needs and the ones of your family.
Energy Consumption
An important thing you need to know about showerheads is that the more water pressure they need, the more energy it will use. Practice shows that showers are the third-highest water-using appliance, so it is of vital importance to choose one that doesn’t need that much water pressure.
The last but not least thing to remember is choosing a shower head that is fully certified to Australia’s Watermark Standards and to the Wels water ratings. Then and only then you can be sure that the chosen products are quality and water-savvy.
