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. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the wrench turns the arm counterclockwise.
The clean
Clean the threads of the wall fitting with a brush. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the clean threads seat the new arm.
The tape
Wrap the plumber's tape around the new arm's threads, clockwise. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the tape seals the threads.
The install
Thread the new arm into the wall fitting and snug it with the wrench. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the arm points down slightly.
The head
Attach the showerhead to the new arm, hand-tight. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the hand-tight connection is enough.
The test
Run the water and check for a drip at the wall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Manhattan, the dry wall confirms the seal.
The call
Swap the arm and clean up the shower. Call 888-217-3585 and Manhattan Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Manhattan pro for the job.
Plumbing in Manhattan: what to know
In Manhattan, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Riley County — from Wamego, Junction City and Abilene to ZIP codes like 66506, 66502, 66503 — 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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