Is Costco's Popular Showerhead Attachment Worth Buying? Here's What Reviews Say

Your bathroom should be a place of calmness, and a space to achieve a sense of refreshment. However, if yours is on the grungy, basic, or older side of things, you may find that your space doesn't exactly promote feelings of wellbeing. Fortunately, you only need a few simple tweaks to make your bathroom feel like a resort and swapping out your current showerhead for a new one is one of them. Costco customers, in particular, are currently buzzing about a popular showerhead available at the wholesale club — but is it actually worth buying?

The popular showerhead in question is the Kohler Tellin Multifunction Handshower. The showerhead comes in a number of finishes: chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, and gold, and ranges in price from $57.99 to $72.99. At a glance, the product has a decent track record in terms of customer feedback, with a 4-star average from over 260 reviews. The attractive and functional design of the showerhead allows users to either keep it locked into position on the wall or hold it in their hand for more precise aiming. While there's a lot to like about this Kohler showerhead, taking a closer look at reviews can provide some useful insight as to whether or not you should buy your own.

In order to assess the pros of the Kohler showerhead from Costco, it's smart to look at the product's specifications. For starters, it has a flow rate of 1.75 gallons per minute (GPM), which is in line with current federal regulations to conserve water usage. It comes with five spray patterns, which you can switch between at the press of a button, as well as a 72-inch hose, allowing plenty of length to reach and spray in your shower. The showerhead is also equipped with a magnetic system that allows it to be switch from wall-mounted to handheld easily. Plus, changing out your outdated showerhead should be easy with this model as it does not require any special equipment (other than optional sealant tape for those worried about leaks).

Many customers who have purchased, and installed, this showerhead have praised it, with over 160 5-star reviews. One review in particular noted that "the shower spray has about twice as much force than most other shower heads." They also added that, "The hose is long enough to rinse off all my under parts including my feet. Our baby likes being rinsed after a bubble bath and our dog likes it too. The strong magnet holds up the shower head effectively." Other reviews mention the showerhead's attractive appearance, solid performance, and easy installation.

For all of the pros stated in customer reviews, there are a number of buyers who instead offered warning against purchasing. Negative reviews commonly mentioned issues like poor magnetic grip, low water pressure, and the mode selection button malfunctioning. One particularly critical reviewer wrote, "The shower head should have enough play to aim down and not spray across the entire shower all the time. This does not allow for that. It also does not have good water pressure. Returning this to Costco during my next trip."

Ultimately, although the positive reviews far outweigh the negative ones, individuals who are concerned about the potential cons with this showerhead may be wise to retain their receipt in the event that they do have a bad experience. Costco has a generous return policy, allowing customers to return products easily for the full purchase price. Similarly, consumers seeking a showerhead with slightly better reviews might be interested in the Moen Engage Handheld Showerhead with Magnetix ($94.99). While it's more expensive than the Kohler Tellin, it has a 4.4-star review average with nearly 3,000 reviews.