Shower Plumbing in Dallas–Fort Worth

Shower problems fall into two groups: what happens at the valve, and what happens at the drain. Temperature swings, drips, and weak flow are valve-side. Standing water and odors are drain-side.

Behind-the-wall leaks are the ones that cause real damage, because they can run for months before anything shows on the surface.

Symptoms and problems

• • Water temperature that swings when another fixture runs
• • A shower head that drips constantly
• • Weak or uneven spray
• • Water pooling at your feet while showering
• • Staining on a ceiling or wall below the shower

Common causes

• • A worn or failing mixing valve cartridge
• • Mineral buildup in the shower head or valve
• • Hair and soap accumulation in the drain
• • A failed pan liner or drain seal
• • Loose or corroded connections behind the wall

Typical solutions

• • Replacing the valve cartridge or the valve body
• • Descaling or replacing the shower head
• • Clearing the drain and cleaning the strainer
• • Investigating and repairing behind-wall or pan leaks

When to get professional help

A stain below a shower means water has been escaping the waterproofing. That needs to be opened up and diagnosed, not sealed over.