The most common reasons that people call on their trusted plumbing company is for clogged drains and leaking pipes. However, there are several other issues that homeowners can be dealing with including low water pressure. It can be frustrating when it feels like you aren’t getting the water out of your faucets that you are used to. M and C Orsack Plumbing is here to talk about some of the reasons you may be experience low water pressure.
Water Supply Problems
The first step in figuring out what is wrong with the water pressure in your home is to ask around. Talk to your neighbors and ask if they are experiencing the same problem you are. It could be that the water supplier is actually having an issue, and it doesn’t have anything to do with your house at all.
Changed Water Regulations
If your city has changed their regulations on water, the supplier will have no choice but to follow them. If this is the case, you may want to invest in a water pressure booster system. Before you try installing it on your own, consider calling your plumber. There are many obstacles that can get in your way.
Water Main Shutoff Valve
If you are alone in this problem, you need to start looking around your home for the answer to your problem. The first place you should look is your water main shutoff valve. If this isn’t opened all the way, you won’t be getting the water pressure you need. If you haven’t touched this valve recently though, it probably isn’t the case.
Water Meter Valve
For those that have work done on their home recently, it could be that the water meter valve isn’t on all the way. This can be difficult to get to, especially if it is located underground. To further investigate this, you may need professionals.
Water Pressure Regulator Failure
Some people have a water pressure regulator in their home and others do not. If you do, this could be the cause for your lack of water pressure. You can test this with a water pressure tester that you hook up to the spigot outside. If it’s lower than it should be, the regulator could be going bad.
Clogged Plumbing Pipes
When you have a clogged pipe, it can cause your water pressure to decrease. Clogs don’t just happen in your drains. Sometimes they are found deep within your plumbing. If this is the case, you will definitely need to call on a plumber to fix it.
Corroded Pipes
If you are dealing with an older house, the plumbing is likely old as well. This means you could be dealing with corroded pipes that need to be replaced. Finding pipes that are corroded can be difficult because they aren’t in plain sight.
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If you are having water pressure issues, you can count on M and C Orsack Plumbing to help you get to the bottom of it. Call us today!
