Shower Repair & Installation in Suffolk & EssexElectric showers, mixer showers, leaks, faults & replacements.
If your shower has stopped heating, lost pressure, started leaking or keeps tripping the electrics, Anglian PHE can diagnose the cause and explain the right repair route. We also install replacement electric, mixer and thermostatic showers across our service area.
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Find the shower fault before replacing parts
A shower can fail because of plumbing, water pressure, a valve or cartridge, the shower unit itself, or an electrical problem. The symptoms often overlap, so the first step is to work out which part of the system is actually at fault.
We assess the shower type, water flow, visible plumbing and controls before recommending repair or replacement. For electric showers, the electrical supply and protection may also need checking by our NAPIT-registered team.
Parts availability, shower age, the exact fault and the condition of the existing plumbing or electrical supply all affect whether repair or replacement is the better option.
Help for common shower problems
We work on electric, mixer and thermostatic showers, with the repair route based on the shower type, fault, existing supplies and parts availability.
Electric Shower Repair
No heat, intermittent operation, tripping, unusual noises or poor flow can all need investigation. We identify whether the fault is in the unit, water supply or electrical circuit before recommending a repair.
Call about an electric shower →Mixer & Thermostatic Shower Repair
Temperature swings, stiff controls, poor flow and dripping outlets can be linked to cartridges, valves, filters, pressure or the hot and cold supplies.
Leaking Shower Repair
We inspect shower wastes, valves, pipework and visible plumbing connections. If the leak comes from sealant, grout, tiles or the enclosure, we explain the next repair step.
Low Shower Pressure & Flow
Low or inconsistent flow can relate to the shower unit, filters, valves, supply pressure or another plumbing issue. We check the likely cause before suggesting changes.
Shower Replacement & Installation
We handle replacement-shower enquiries and new installations. Electric showers may require checks to cable size, protective devices and the existing electrical supply before fitting.
Bathroom Plumbing Support
If the shower problem is part of a wider bathroom issue, we can also help with plumbing, wastes, valves and related bathroom installation work.
Bathroom installation →From the first symptom to the right fix
Tell us what the shower is doing, then we check the most likely plumbing or electrical causes and explain the sensible next step.
Describe the problem
Tell us the shower type, what has changed, whether it leaks or trips, and your postcode.
Inspect the shower
We check the shower controls, water flow, visible plumbing and, where relevant, the electrical supply and protection.
Explain repair or replacement
We set out the likely repair, parts or replacement route and provide a clear quote before work starts.
Repair, fit & test
Where work goes ahead, the shower is repaired or installed and tested for safe operation, water flow and leaks.
Shower leaking badly or tripping the electrics?
Call 01787 278511 to check current availability. Attendance times are estimates and depend on engineer availability, traffic, travel distance and the urgency of other jobs.
Before an engineer arrives
- Stop using an electric shower if it is tripping an RCD or breaker.
- If it is safe, switch the shower off at its local isolator rather than repeatedly resetting the circuit.
- Keep water away from electrical fittings and do not open the shower casing.
- For a plumbing leak, contain water where safe and tell us where it appears to be coming from.
What common shower faults can point to
These signs can help narrow down the problem, but the same symptom can have more than one cause.
No hot water
On an electric shower, the issue may be within the unit, water flow or electrical supply. Mixer showers can also be affected by hot-water or valve problems.
Trips the RCD or breaker
This needs inspection rather than repeated resetting. The fault may involve the shower unit or the circuit supplying it.
Low or pulsing flow
Filters, valves, pressure, the shower unit or another supply issue can all affect water flow.
Temperature keeps changing
Thermostatic cartridges, mixer valves, pressure changes and the hot or cold supply can contribute to unstable temperature.
Dripping or leaking
Shower heads, valves, cartridges, wastes and pipe connections can leak. The repair depends on the exact source.
Repeated faults
If an older shower needs frequent repairs or parts are obsolete, replacement may be more practical than another repair.
When shower repair makes sense — and when replacement may be better
A serviceable valve, cartridge or component may make repair worthwhile. Repeated faults, obsolete parts or an unsuitable old unit can make replacement the better long-term choice.
Repair the existing shower
Often suitable when the unit is otherwise in good condition, the part is available and the fault can be isolated to a serviceable component or plumbing connection.
Replace or upgrade the shower
May be more sensible when a unit is obsolete, repeatedly failing or no longer suitable for the available water pressure or electrical supply. We can assess the installation requirements first.
Electric shower stopped heating or keeps tripping?
Electric showers combine water and electricity, so faults need careful diagnosis. We assess the shower and, where needed, the electrical circuit before recommending repair or replacement.
Temperature, valve or pressure problem?
Mixer-shower faults can come from cartridges, controls, filters, pressure or the hot and cold supplies. We check the cause before recommending a cartridge, valve or full shower replacement.
Shower repairs backed by plumbing and electrical expertise
Shower faults can involve more than one trade. Our plumbing and NAPIT-registered electrical capability helps us assess the water and electrical sides of the problem where required.
Cause-first diagnosis
We check the likely source before recommending parts or replacement.
No call-out fee
You are not charged simply for us turning up; the work and price are explained before repair begins.
NAPIT registered
Electrical work connected with shower installations can be assessed by our registered electrical team where required.
Established since 1993
Anglian PHE provides plumbing, heating and electrical services for homes, landlords and businesses.
Plumbing, bathroom, heating & electrical work by Anglian PHE
These images show examples of the type of work Anglian PHE carries out across our service area. They are not presented as shower-specific projects unless the work type has been verified.
Shower repair in Colchester and shower installers across Suffolk & Essex
We take shower repair, replacement and installation enquiries across Suffolk and Essex, including Sudbury, Colchester, Ipswich, Stowmarket, Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds. Call with your postcode to confirm travel distance and engineer availability.
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For electric shower repair, mixer shower faults, leaks, replacement or a new shower installation, contact us with your location and a short description of the problem.
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Shower Repair & Installation FAQs
Straight answers about electric showers, mixer showers, tripping, leaks, replacement, installation, Suffolk coverage and Colchester shower repair.
Yes. We can diagnose common electric-shower faults such as no hot water, poor flow, intermittent operation and units that trip the protective device. The repair depends on the shower model, electrical supply, fault and parts availability.
A shower that trips an RCD or circuit breaker should not be repeatedly reset and used. The fault may be inside the shower or on the electrical circuit. Stop using the shower and arrange an inspection so the cause can be identified safely.
Yes. Mixer and thermostatic shower problems can involve cartridges, valves, controls, filters, pressure or the plumbing supply. We check the cause first and explain whether repair or replacement is the better option.
Yes. We take shower installation and replacement enquiries across Suffolk and our wider service area. The work required depends on the type of shower, existing pipework, water pressure and, for electric showers, the electrical supply and protection.
We take shower repair and installation enquiries in Colchester and other parts of our Suffolk and Essex service area, subject to travel distance and engineer availability. Call with your postcode to confirm attendance.
We can inspect leaks from shower wastes, valves, pipework and visible plumbing connections. If the problem comes from failed sealant, grout, tiles or the enclosure rather than the plumbing, we will explain what type of repair is needed.
That depends on the fault, age, condition, parts availability and the cost of repair. A simple valve, cartridge or serviceable component may make repair sensible, while an obsolete or repeatedly failing unit may be better replaced.
No separate call-out fee is charged. We explain the work and price before repair or installation starts. For urgent problems, attendance depends on engineer availability, traffic and travel distance.
Need help with a faulty, leaking or outdated shower?
Call the office with your postcode and describe the problem. You can also send a photo on WhatsApp. If an electric shower is tripping or water is actively escaping, calling is the fastest way to check current attendance.