Our Guide to a Healthy Shower

Electric Shower Fault Finder

• There is no water coming from my electric shower:
  • Is the water turned on?
  • Is there electricity getting to the shower?
  • Have you checked the fuse?
  • Solenoid valve may be faulty.
  • May be a faulty micro switch.

• There is water coming from my electric shower but it is cold/cool:
• May be faulty micro switch.
• May be faulty flow control valve.
• Element in heating tank may be faulty.
• There is water leaking from unit:
• Do not use!!!!
• Pressure switch diaphragm may have failed.
• Pressure relief device (PRD) may have failed.
• There is a poor flow of water from my showerhead:
• Clean showerhead.
• May be blocked or faulty hose.
• May be faulty flow control valve.
  
  If you have a multi-meter click here for instructions on how to test the main components of your shower.

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Obviously this cannot cover all faults, if you live within the Edinburgh area please call The Shower Doctor on
(0131) 538 4343 and The Shower Doctor can visit to give professional advice on the health of your shower.

Remember that most shower repairs will require a fully qualified professional and you should not remove the cover of your shower unless you know what you are doing and accept responsibility for your actions. The Shower Doctor accepts no responsibility for any personal or physical damage caused by following this advice.

Tel: 0131 538 4343 - Fax: 0131 477 2623 - info@showerdoc.co.uk