Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Shower head drips

I need help. My shower head drips and will not stop. I replaced the shower head because I thought I just needed a new one but it still drips. I called two plumbers for an estimate and one told me it would cost 150.00 and the other plumber told me it would cost 500.00. Since we know absolutley nothing about plumbing my husband and I could easily be ripped off. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how we can fix the problem on our own? Does anyone know a good home improvement book we can buy to fix it ourselves?

It's almost a certainty that the washers for the faucet this showerhead is a part of have worn out and need replacement.This can be easy or difficult as there are a variety of conditional issues such as what kind of faucet assembly this is,how old it is and how easy or difficult it is to access.

If it is an older conventional design then you will likely need a deep socket set for plumbers specifically made to access deep faucet stems which must be removed as the washers in question are on the other end of them.This may require removal of tile if the tile is too close to the stems to reach into the wall.It may require removal of faucet trim parts if the faucet has them.If the faucet is old and the stems are damaged you may have to replace them,which means you must take them to a hardware or plumbing retailer and match them specifically.You may also need to replace the seats,which are within the faucet and are what the washer presses against to seal.A L shaped tool is used to remove and install them.

If it's a newer design and a common brand you may be able to rebuild it with a kit for the purpose.again this would be specific to the brand and model.These types are all different as far as how to dismantle etc.

Regardless your faucet needs at least a rebuild to stop the dripping.