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What Are The Types Of Shower Heads?

When you’re looking for a showerhead, you may find that the selection that is available is too difficult to choose from. After all, it’s not just a case of getting the showerhead that looks the best, but you want the one that provides the functions that you want. If you’re wondering what the difference is between all these different kinds of the shower head, read on. We’ll take a look at all the popular types of showerhead so that you know what the difference is and to help you to choose the one that is best for you.

Rain Shower Heads

Rain shower heads are so popular because they allow you to have a luxurious spa experience from the comfort of your own home. These rain showerheads offer you multiple sensation options so that you can have the exact shower experience that you want.

You can choose from all kinds of design of rain showerheads, from classic looks to more modern and contemporary models and you can find heads of different sizes too. They usually tend to be larger than a standard showerhead though so that they can produce a wide rainfall spray.

Jumbo shower head sizes are the best if you want a voluminous amount of rain with your shower, but of course, you should check the dimensions of your shower area to make sure that it would be a comfortable fit. There are several manufacturers offering rainfall showerheads so you can take your pick of design and warranty options.

Handheld Shower Heads

When you need flexibility in the shower, you should consider buying a handheld shower head. These are shower heads that have a handle so that they can be held for more precise and detailed showering. If you have pets or children, you may find a handheld showerhead especially useful as you can hold the shower head in your hand to operate the shower without ending up soaked yourself. There are also dual shower head models including handheld shower heads.

Some handheld showerheads can be mounted to the wall using a fixed holder, but most people prefer to get a rail mounted showerhead. This is a showerhead cradle that can move up and down the length of the rail so that you can adjust the height of the shower. Again, this is useful if you have children who are smaller.

These showerheads are very easy to install and can be installed without hiring a plumber. As long as you already have the pipework in place, you can be using your new handheld shower within minutes.

Wall Mounted

Wall mounted showerheads are preferred by some businesses like hotels and gyms. If it is not convenient or necessary to install a handheld showerhead, a wall mounted one can be a better option.

You can find different kinds of wall mounted showers. Some even come with a handheld shower attachment on them so that you can have flexibility when you want it. They usually have at least the ability to change the angle with the use of a ball joint or similar.

These showers are elegant and minimalistic and can look impressive if you choose one that is a luxurious designer brand. You can choose from chrome or nickel finishes usually

It is a good idea to look out for wall mounted heads that have been designed not to clog, as it can be difficult to clean the heads of these showers, especially if they are installed quite high up.

Filtered Shower Heads 

If you want a really clean showering experience or if the water quality is not good where you live, you can choose a filtered shower head. These kinds of showerheads don’t usually offer you as many luxurious styles as other kinds of showerheads, but instead, you will have a more practical option.

By using a filter to filter the water that passes through the shower, you can be sure that these kinds of showerheads will not need much cleaning. The filter will keep out mineral deposits so that the nozzles do not get clogged.

Another thing that these filtered shower heads do is neutralizing odors and remove sulfur from the shower’s water supply. If you’ve ever noticed a bad smell coming from your shower, you may want to consider getting a filtered showerhead.

Remember filtered showerheads require a filter to work properly and you will need to replace this periodically. It is a good idea to ensure that you can afford the maintenance of this kind of showerhead.

Led Shower Heads

For a really impressive and modern look, you should look at LED shower heads. These shower heads are available in a variety of styles, but they are usually more luxurious designs that feature LED.

These bathroom fixtures emit a low energy light to offer some ambient lighting to your shower experience. The low power LED will not need any special maintenance and will last for a long time without needing replacement. You will be able to find LED showerheads that offer spa-like features, including rainfall and massage sprays so that you can experience a luxurious spa shower in your own home.

The LED usually change color in accordance with the temperature of the water and the colors are usually red, blue and green to signify hot, cold and just right. This can be the preferred option for families with children because the LED can also act as a safety indicator.

Bluetooth Shower Heads

Do you love listening to music in the bath? If you purchase a Bluetooth shower head, you’ll be able to do just that.

These showerheads are the newest style around and they feature cutting edge technology. Thanks to a Bluetooth receiver in the shower, you are able to pair the showerhead with any Bluetooth device that can transmit music and use the shower as a speaker.

You don’t need to take your phone or your laptop into the bathroom with you whilst you shower, as the showerhead usually has a long Bluetooth range. A speaker in the showerhead plays you your favorite music and you don’t need to worry about your electronic device getting ruined in the humidity of the bathroom.

The shower usually has buttons to allow you to control the volume of the music so that you can customize your experience. The showerhead itself acts like any other showerhead in providing you with multiple sprays and flow options and sometimes can be handheld whilst other models are fixed.

High-Pressure Shower Heads

Whilst it would be ideal if everyone in the country had the same water supply at the same pressure, things are never so straightforward. There are a lot of homes that have low water pressure, and this means that some showerheads can underperform.

Due to a law in the United States, shower heads can only be sold if they have a certain maximum pressure. In order to enforce this, there are many manufacturers that make their showerheads with a flow restrictor valve. This means that the pressure of the water is restricted so that even those in low-pressure areas will experience a drop in water pressure through their shower.

In order to counteract this, you can purchase high-pressure shower heads that allow you to manually remove the flow restrictor. Some of these shower heads are easier to remove the restrictor from than others and you may need tools to complete this task, but it does offer you an option if you have low water pressure. We also reviewed low flow shower heads here.

Other Shower Heads

Of course, these aren’t the only kinds of showerheads available, but they are some of the most popular. When you are looking for the perfect shower head for your home, it is likely that you will see even more kinds of showers to choose from.

Some of the other kinds of showerheads include shower panels. These are mounted onto one of the walls in your shower stall and offer you all the controls that you could possibly need for the most luxurious showering experience ever. As these are luxurious showers, they usually come with a fixed and a handheld shower so that you can use one or both shower head options at the same time. These showers are not so easy to install and you should get a plumber to do this for you if you are not confident to install it for yourself.

If a panel isn’t for you but you would like the freedom of having a fixed and a handheld shower, you can purchase shower heads that have two showers incorporated into the design. You will be able to use one or both of the showerheads at the same time, although you should be aware that using two showerheads simultaneously could result in a loss of water pressure.