Before starting, it might be prudent to cover up the plug holes of your bath or shower tray, to avoid losing any hose washers later on in the process. Ensure that the new shower hose has washers inside each end. If not, re-use the washers from the old hose that was just removed, if suitable. Shop securely with us from all leading UK brands, such as Mira shower hoses, Grohe shower hoses, and Aqualisa shower hoses. Reasons for wanting to change or replace a shower hose could be various: the hose could be damaged in some way, such as internal collapse; it could be kinked, therefore restricting water flow; it could be leaking; or perhaps a change of length, style or colour is desired. Damage to your shower hose (through internal collapse, kinking, stretching, or leaking) can be the root cause of other issues, for instance the shower only running hot or cold, or a noticeably reduced water flow rate out of the shower head. In such scenarios, a hose replacement is the only solution.

Locate the ends of the hose (attached to the shower body and the shower head) and unscrew. These should only be hand-tight, but if required, use a pair of pliers and a cloth to gently loosen the ends. A build-up of limescale might warrant slightly extra force being applied.

Hand-tighten the ends of the new hose onto the corresponding shower head and shower valve. Be aware that for some hose designs, the ends may be conical or nut-shaped, which then may only fit a certain way round. Some conical ends are also wider than others, which can indicate the correct orientation for fitting on to a shower head holder.