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Steam showers save you a trip to the spa and conserve water at the same time. These relaxing fixtures average only 2 gallons of water usage per 20-minute shower, according to This Old House. Because steam showers rely on numerous key components -- a digital control system cues water to flow into a small generator, which boils the water and then disperses steam into a small stall via a steam head -- problems can result just as they would with any other appliance. Before calling in a professional, you can turn to some basic troubleshooting methods.

Prevent by Design

You can prevent some common steam shower problems, ranging from minor annoyances to structural degradation, during the design and building of your stall. To ward off rot and mildew, protect the stall's wooden frame by stapling overlapping sheets of .6-millimeter plastic over studs and joists. Prevent leaks by sealing the seams between backboard panels with mesh tape and thinset and covering the board completely with a waterproof membrane, such as roll-on liquid polymer. To keep steam from condensing into water drops that rain down on you, design your stall with a subtly sloped ceiling.

Take Basic Measures

Before taking further troubleshooting steps, try the simplest possible fixes to solve common problems. If your steam shower's control panel has a visible power cord, make sure it's plugged in. Likewise, check the circuit breaker associated with the steam generator and control panel for a blown fuse and replace fuses as necessary. If the steam shower has power but does not generate steam, turn your home's main water supply valve, or stopcock, on. You'll typically find these valves near a water pipe's entry into the home -- often in the kitchen, bathroom, basement or utility room.

Go With the Flow

A dirty delivery system may lead to weak steam output. To clear this up, clean your steam generator after every 20 steam baths, as a general rule of thumb. Fill the generator with about 5 or 10 grams of citric acid diluted with roughly 1.5 to 1.7 liters of clean, warm water. Let the mixture rest for eight to 12 hours and then set it to heat, vaporizing the citric acid detergent. Open your steam generator's manual drain valve at least once every two months to flush out accumulated buildup. Check the steam delivery head for any clogs or impurities. Remove large clogs with your fingertips or needle-nosed pliers, or soak the head in vinegar for a few hours to remove buildup.

Tackle Other Problems

Some steam control systems have built-in safety shutoffs based on temperature. If your steam shower exceeds this temperature, thoroughly ventilate the stall and reset the power at the control panel. If your acrylic steam shower stall takes on a foggy, filmy or dull appearance, polish it with warm lemon juice or vinegar and a soft, scratch-free cloth. Don't sweat a bit of water discharge from the steam head before, during or after steam shower use, as this is a byproduct of normal operation. For complex problems, often indicated by error codes displayed on your steam shower's control panel, turn to manufacturer-endorsed repair professionals. These problems include repair and replacement of components such as circuit boards, water inlet valves and heating tubes.

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With one of these, it's no sweat to get a luxurious steam bath at home

The Anatomy of a Steam Shower

Imagine this: It's the end of a long day. You're tired, or achy, or just want to chase away the winter chill. So you push a button in the shower stall, plop yourself down on a bench, and melt into a soothing cloud of eucalyptus-scented steam. Twenty minutes later, you emerge feeling relaxed, renewed, and in the pink.

That kind of indulgence used to require a trip to a health spa. But more and more homeowners are opting to re-create the experience at home by turning their ordinary shower stalls into warm, vaporous havens called steam showers. Along with the benefits to your skin and sinuses, there's no standing around waiting for a whirlpool tub to fill or a sauna to heat up—and when you're done steaming, you just turn on the shower for a refreshing rinse. But how does a steam shower work?

Steam shower design is fairly straight-forward. To summon steam, you simply hit the digital controls in the shower stall. That triggers an electric valve to fill the breadbox-size steam generator with about a gallon of cold water. Then, just like a plug-in teakettle, the generator's electric element brings the water to a boil. A pipe channels the hot vapor to the steam head, or disperser, which fills the stall with tropical moisture that never gets above a safe 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

Luxuriate as long as you want: Steaming for 20 minutes consumes a mere 2 gallons of water. By that reckoning, steam is a 'green' way to bathe. (Even a water-saving showerhead sprays about 50 gallons of water in the same period.) Your electric bill is bound to go up, however. Steam units are sized based on the stall's volume in cubic feet, its shape, and what it's lined with. A typical 4-by-5-by-8-foot stall (160 cubic feet) covered with ceramic tile requires at least a 7-kilowatt generator. For a stall tiled in stone, you'll need twice as much steam-generating capacity.

1. Slope the ceiling
2. Protect wood framing
3. Seal the seams
4. Cover the backer board
5. Tile and grout
6. Seal around fixtures

Installation and Costs

Installing one of these at home requires the services of a few pros. First, you'll need a dealer; you can find one locally through the websites of major steam-generator makers, such as Mr. Steam, Steamist, and Thermasol. The dealer will find the best spot to hide the generator, which needs to be within 25 or so feet from the shower stall. (A linen or walk-in closet will do nicely, as long as the equipment is easily accessible for maintenance.) Then you'll need a tiling contractor and shower-door installer to build you a steamproof enclosure (see 'A Stall for Steam' on page 4). When that's ready, the dealer can bring in a plumber to connect all the pipes and an electrician to hook up the generator's 220-volt electric cable and digital controls. All told, the system should run you about $2,500, installed, plus the cost of the new stall and door. Or for about $2,000 to $4,000, you can get a stand-alone, steam-ready enclosure that just needs to have the wiring and plumbing hooked up, though the space-capsule look of such units might be a bit out of place in your elegant master bath. Overall, a steam shower's cost is far outweighed by its numerous benefits.

Steam-shower makers are betting their products will eventually nudge out the tub—claw-foot, jetted, or otherwise—as the preferred place to luxuriate in the American bathroom. There's some evidence to support the claim: A 2004 survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that more home buyers wanted separate shower enclosures with temperature controls and multiple showerheads than whirlpool tubs. At that rate, it may not be long before steam rises to the top.

The Basics

What it is: A moisture-sealed shower enclosure equipped to deliver clouds of steam before, during, or after your shower.

How it works: Cold water piped into a steam generator is heated to the boiling point and then sends fresh steam to an aperture in the shower stall. Digital controls inside the shower let the user adjust the steam's temperature and duration and can even add piped-in aromas, lighting, and music.

What to look for: Delivery speed. Better models take less than a minute to build up a head of steam.
Remote controls. That way, you don't even have to get up from your bench to adjust steam time or temperature.
Auto-flush. Reduces calcium deposits on the heating element and saves you from a manual flush-out every 50 uses.

What it costs: A steam generator runs about $2,500, installed. For the full spa experience—mood lighting, a stereo MP3 dock, and a pump for aromatherapy oils—expect to pay another $1,800. A custom steamproof, tiled enclosure is extra. So generally speaking, a steam shower costs about $2,000 to $4,000.

Where to find one: Look for local dealers on the websites of major manufacturers, including Amerec, Mr. Steam, Steamist, and Thermasol

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A Stall for Steam

The moisture that a steam unit generates will do a number on your shower stall, not to mention your whole bathroom, unless the steam shower design is built properly from the studs out. Here's how to make a stall steamproof.

1. Slope the ceiling slightly. If you don't, any steam that condenses there will drip down onto your shoulders.

2. Protect wood framing with sheets of 6-mil plastic stapled over studs and joists. Overlap all edges by at least a foot.

3. Seal the seams between the concrete backer-board panels (which are unaffected by moisture) with mesh tape and thinset.

4. Cover every inch of backer board with a waterproof membrane. Use either two coats of a roll-on liquid polymer such as Laticrete's Hydro-Ban, which dries into a seamless, rubbery skin, or embed sheets of flocked polyethylene, like the Kerdi membrane made by Schluter Systems, in wet thinset.

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5. Tile and grout as usual. If using stone, apply an impregnator to seal the stone. You'll need to repeat this treatment every two years.

6. Seal around any fixtures that penetrate the tile—including shower and steam heads, digital controls, and valves—with the gaskets or O-rings supplied by the manufacturer.

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