Why Is My Shower Hot Then Cold? Simple Checks Before You Call a Plumber

Hot. Cold. Hot again. You're dancing around the shower like it's a hot plate.

Hands adjusting a thermostatic shower mixer while the shower runs

Before you pay for a plumber or a new shower, try the £39.99 fix.

A big bill: a plumber call-out or a new shower valve
Try this first: Showery 5 Mode shower head for £39.99

Is your old head the problem?

When limescale clogs a shower head, flow drops. And when flow drops, some showers struggle to hold a steady temperature.

  • White limescale around the nozzles
  • Patchy or sideways spray
  • Flow that wobbles
  • A twisted, kinked or old hose

If that sounds like your shower, the cheapest thing to replace is the head.

See the difference
Thin shower spray compared with the fuller Showery 5 Mode spray

You wanted a proper shower. You got a lottery.

Swap the head. Done in seconds.

Unscrew the old one. Screw on the new one. It has a universal fitting, so there's no plumber, no tools and no mess.

Got an old, twisted hose too? See Showery shower hoses →

Meet the 5 Mode.

The Showery 5 Mode High Pressure Shower Head has 0.4mm micro nozzles built to boost your shower's pressure feel, with five spray modes to match your mood.

Hand holding the Showery 5 Mode shower head on a shower rail
Showery 5 Mode High Pressure Shower Head
£39.99
  • 0.4mm micro nozzles for a high pressure feel
  • 5 modes: Massage, Rain, Strong Rain, Pulsating Massage, Rain & Pulsating Massage
  • Easy-clean anti-block silicone nozzles
  • Universal fitting, no plumber needed
  • 2 year warranty and 60-day risk-free returns
Get the 5 Mode for £39.99 →

Want an all-rounder instead? See Showery EcoFlow 2.0 →
Low pressure too? See shower heads for low water pressure →
Electric shower? See shower heads for electric showers →

Results vary with your home's plumbing, water pressure and water quality.

Skip the big bill.

Start with a £39.99 shower head.

Get the 5 Mode →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a blocked shower head make my shower go hot then cold?
Yes. A blocked head restricts flow, and poor flow can make some showers swing in temperature. Swapping it is the quickest, cheapest thing to try.
Will the 5 Mode fit my shower?
It has a universal fitting. Unscrew your old head and screw this one on.
Does it work with electric showers?
The version with the stop button isn't suitable for electric showers. For an electric shower, see shower heads for electric showers.
Why does my combi boiler shower go hot and cold?
Often it comes down to flow. A clean, free-flowing head is a simple first step.
Should I replace my hose too?
If it's old or twisted, yes. Browse shower hoses.
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