Three Possible Causes of Low Water Pressure in Your Home

Apr 17

Your home's water pressure may make a significant impact. It may make a significant difference in how quickly you clean your dishes and how satisfying a shower feels at the end of a long, hot day.

If it's difficult to rinse the shampoo from your hair or if filling the bathtub takes an eternity, it might be due to low water pressure. While low water pressure is inconvenient, it does not often indicate major plumbing issues.

Occasionally, low water pressure can be simply corrected. On other occasions, you may require the assistance of a professional. We'll guide you through three typical causes of low water pressure in this easy-to-read blog.

Examine Your Primary Shutoff Valve

Ascertaining that the main cutoff valve is in the proper position might result in an increase in water pressure. Why?

The main cutoff valve serves as the entry point for water into your house. If this valve is not fully opened, it will restrict the flow of water. Similarly, closing the valve entirely shuts off the water flow.

Let's begin by inspecting the primary shutdown valve. It is often positioned in the basement or on the exterior wall of a utility room in your home. If you're gazing at the exterior of your house, it might be on the street side. City water frequently seeps into the roadway and finds its way to you.

If your primary shutdown valve is operated through a wheel-like handle, it must be completely counterclockwise rotated. If the handle is a lever, the direction of the pipe and the handle must be parallel.

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 Opened?

The water meter valve, like the main cutoff valve, is a primary water source, affecting water pressure. Unlike the main shutoff valve, however, the water meter valve is owned by the city.

We do not advocate tampering with the water meter valve unless it is your only alternative in the event of an emergency plumbing crisis. It's never a bad idea to double-check.

Typically, the water meter valve is located directly beside the meter. The valve is open if the water meter handle is parallel to the supply line or water pipe. When the handle is angled, the water flow is adjusted.

Contact your local water agency if the water meter valve has to be modified. They will advise you on future measures and discuss your water pressure problems with you. If you've lately had problems with your water pressure regulator, now is an excellent time to contact them.

Troubleshooting Your Hot Water Heater

Believe it or not, and this is plausible, your hot water heater may alter both hot and cold water pressure. The following are two typical causes of low water pressure from a hot water heater.

Minerals and other particles, including rust, collect over time in the water heater tank and associated pipes. The more buildup occurs, the less room is available for water to flow. Depending on the location of the deposit, the flow of water into and/or out of the system may be harmed.
Each water heater includes a shut-off valve. If the shut-off valve is closed and not fully reopened, your home's water pressure will be reduced. Resetting the water heater valve to the "Open" position restores normal water pressure.
Please Exercise Caution! Water heaters create a great deal of pressure and are thus potentially harmful. To avoid an accident, water heater repair should be left to Arizona plumbing professional services.

Consult Your Local Public Water Supply

If you want proof of your utility statement's water use, contact your local water agency. Additionally, the water department can review your household's water use history.

While this is an excellent resource, local water agencies are often primarily concerned with their own infrastructure and equipment. Unless the issue is under their purview, they may be unable to offer a response.

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