I've managed a few properties with both types, and honestly, I've noticed it depends more on the mineral content in your water than the showerhead itself. If you've got hard water, smaller holes definitely clog faster. But if your water's softer or you have a decent filtration system, low-flow heads can actually stay cleaner longer. You might just have lucked out with your water quality...or maybe your new showerhead has some built-in anti-clogging tech? Either way, enjoy the hassle-free showers while they last.
"If you've got hard water, smaller holes definitely clog faster."
Exactly right—hard water's usually the culprit. But even with softer water, showerheads can still go rogue if the internal seals or washers degrade. Worth checking those out before blaming minerals alone...
Good point on seals and washers—seen that a few times myself. Hard water gets blamed a lot, but sometimes it's just plain wear and tear. Even decent showerheads can go wonky after a while. Usually worth popping it open to check before tossing it out. Might save yourself a trip to the store...
Yeah, popping it open usually does the trick, but ever had one of those showerheads that's impossible to unscrew without wrecking it? Had one last year—ended up replacing the whole thing after a frustrating hour. Any tips for stubborn threads?
"ended up replacing the whole thing after a frustrating hour."
Been there, it's maddening. If threads are stuck, I usually wrap a rag around it and use channel-lock pliers—gentle but firm pressure. WD-40 helps too, just let it soak a bit first. Good luck!
