Have you ever gotten into the shower and realized that your water pressure has gone down? Although this is not a problem that prevents you from being able to shower it is an annoyance and an inconvenience. The biggest problem that comes when you don’t have adequate water pressure is that it is harder to get the soap out of your hair and off your body. That means you are using more water to take a shower and you are taking more time. Most people have their daily routine down to a perfectly timed process to get out of the door on time. Adding a few minutes to your morning because the pressure in your water can make you late. That is why it is important to know what options there are when you are dealing with water pressure problems.
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How Does a Pressure Balance Valve Work?: When you go look at the shower that you are concerned about losing water pressure in you want to look for the valve that you use to turn on the water. If you have a pressure balancing valve you likely will have trouble with water pressure when other items in the room are used. You can tell that you have one if you have a single valve that has a single handle that controls the water and the temperature as well. The valve is set to allow certain amount of pressure to come out while you control the temperature on the same dial. This means that if you use the toilet that is nearby the pressure will drop in the shower. You can have this changed out by a professional plumber.
Do You Have a Tub/Shower Combo?: Many bathrooms have a combination shower and bathtub unit so that you can choose to shower or bathe but you don’t need to use more space in the house. The problem is that there is a diverter valve that will send the water from the shower to the tub faucet. This can be damaged or have a malfunction that will need to be replaced if you start to notice there is a problem with the pressure.
Problem With Shower Head: The other problem that you might come across with your water pressure is not the pipes of even the valves but just the head of the shower. The shower head can start to get covered in hard water and build up that can prevent water from getting out of the head. This will make it seem that the water is lessened in pressure but a good cleaning or a shower head replacement should fix the problem.
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If you are not sure what your water pressure problem is coming from it is best to call out a professional that can do an inspection. Orsack Plumbing Company can check the pipes and other valves to be sure that they are not damaged or blocked in some way.
