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3 Causes of Low Water Pressure in Your Home

Your home's water pressure may make a major impact. It may make a significant difference in how quickly you clean your dishes and how satisfying a shower can be after a long hot day.

It might be due to low water pressure if it's difficult to rinse the shampoo out of your hair or filling the bathtub is painfully sluggish. While inconvenient, low water pressure does not usually imply major plumbing issues.

Low water pressure can sometimes be readily remedied. Other times, you may require the assistance of a professional. We'll go through three frequent reasons why you could be experiencing low water pressure in this easy-to-read article.

Make sure your main shutoff valve is in good working order.

Water pressure may be increased by making sure the main shutdown valve is in the correct position. Why?

The main cutoff valve serves as a point of entry for water into your house. The amount of water that can enter through this valve is limited if it is not fully opened. Similarly, closing the valve entirely shuts off the water flow.

Let's begin by looking at the primary shutdown valve. It can be found in your home's basement or on the outer wall of a utility room. It's possible that it's on the side of your house that faces the street if you're looking from the outside. Water from the city will frequently infiltrate the roadway and find its way to you.

If your primary shutdown valve is operated by a wheel-like handle, spin it completely counterclockwise. The pipe direction and the handle direction must be parallel if it is a lever handle.

The primary cutoff valve is controlled by your household. If you've recently had plumbing work done, it's probable that the main shutoff valve was altered and not reinstalled to its proper location.

Is the valve on your water meter fully open?

The water meter valve, like the main cutoff valve, is a primary water source that affects water pressure. The water meter valve, unlike the main shutoff valve, belongs to the city.

We don't advocate tampering with the water meter valve unless it's your only choice in an emergency plumbing situation. It's not a bad idea to double-check.

The water meter valve is often located near the water meter. The valve is open if the water meter handle is parallel to the supply line or water pipe. The water flow is varied if the handle is at an angle.

Contact your local water agency if the water meter valve has to be modified. They'll give you advice on what to do next and chat to you about your water pressure issues. It's a good opportunity to let them know if you've lately encountered problems with your water pressure regulator.

Problems with a Hot Water Heater

Believe it or not, and this is true, the pressure of both hot and cold water may be affected by your hot water heater. The following are two typical causes of low water pressure from a hot water heater.

 

Minerals and other particles, including rust, will collect over time in the water heater tank and associated pipes. The more buildup, the less room there is for water to move. The movement of water into and out of the system may be hampered depending on where the deposit is placed.
Water Heater Shut-Off Valve: A shut-off valve is found on every water heater. Your home's water pressure will be reduced if the shutoff valve has been closed and not properly reopened. Returning the water heater valve to the "Open" position will boost water pressure and restore normal operation.
Please be cautious! Water heaters are dangerous because they produce a lot of pressure. To avoid an accident, water heater repair should be left to Arizona plumbing expert Services.

Consult your municipality's water department for more information.

Contact your local water agency if you require confirmation of water use on your utility bill. The water department can also look into your household's water usage history.

Local water departments are often solely concerned with the piping and equipment that they own, despite being a valuable resource. They may not be able to give a response unless the situation falls within their scope of duty.

 

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