Why Does Water Continue to Drip After the Shower Head is Turned Off

We often need to use a shower head for bathing in our daily lives。After taking a shower，we usually turn off the shower head，but sometimes after it’s turned off，water may still drip a while later。So，what causes this dripping phenomenon after the shower head is turned off？ Let’s take a look with the editor。

First，what are the reasons for dripping after the shower head is turned off？

1、When the shower head is turned off and drips shortly afterward，it is usually because the water stored in the shower head and the flexible hose is flowing out，not because the shower head is leaking or has been damaged。To improve bathing comfort，most shower heads have a large flow rate。The larger the flow rate of the shower head，the more water accumulates in it after the faucet is turned off。

2、After the shower is turned off，the internal pressure of the shower head balances with the atmospheric pressure，temporarily preventing the water stored in the shower head and hose from flowing out。Generally，it will flow out after a while。This is a common issue with most shower heads and does not indicate that there is a leak or damage。Therefore，if you encounter this phenomenon，there is no need to worry。However，if the shower continues to drip without stopping，it may indicate a leakage or other quality problem with the shower head。

Next，how to determine if the shower head is leaking。

1、To check if the shower head is leaking，you can hold the shower head’s outlet with both hands and blow into the inlet with your mouth to see if there is any air leakage。If air leaks，it means the shower head is indeed leaking。

2、While the shower head is in normal operation，you can tilt it slightly to one side while it is running。This usually makes it easier to spot any leakage issues。If you find that the shower head is leaking，it’s best to replace it with a new one promptly。

The above is a detailed introduction on how to determine if a shower head is leaking and the reasons behind the dripping phenomenon。I hope it can help those in need。When you notice the shower dripping，don’t panic too much。Instead，try to identify the cause and exact location of the dripping before taking appropriate measures to address it。