Low water pressure in home
We can help if you have low water pressure in home
Water is an essential ingredient of modern life. But, low water pressure causes irritation and frustration. Any daily task that you do with the water will take more time and can be extremely difficult. Starting with the facilities of the water supply company, up to your home and the plumbing inside, there are several things that can cause low water pressure in home; some of which are:
Inadequate elevation of the water source
The water pressure in an outlet, like the tap in your kitchen, depends on the "head" of water. This is the height of the
water storage tank compared to the elevation of the tap. The higher this height is, the higher the water pressure in the faucet/tap. Raising the height of the storage tank is the solution to this problem.
Loss of pressure in maximum use
Usually, it is the same common line that supplies water to your neighbors as well. In such a case, if your maximum use is more or less at the same time that everyone else uses water, you are likely to experience a low water pressure. Compensating a little the time of use solves the problem.
Defective pressure regulator
A qualified plumber should be able to confirm if the water pressure regulator in the incoming connection is working properly. A bar regulator could be the cause of the low water pressure in your home. In case of a problem, this part should be replaced. The same plumber could fix it.
Leakage
Leaking pipes can be the root of your problems. The simplest way to detect any leakage is to turn off all faucets in the house of the tour and check the water meter input after a lapse of a few hours. If you see an increase in the readings, it is a sure sign that water is leaking somewhere in the plumbing.
Blocked plumbing
Galvanized piping used in domestic pipelines tends to accumulate mineral deposits in the interior over time. This can cause a drop in water pressure. Cleaning or replacing defective pipe sections is the remedy for this problem. A plumber could help you detect the offensive section of the pipe
and solve the problem.
Like any other problem solution, you must get to the root cause of the low water pressure. It should be one of the above problems. When you know what it is, you could solve it on your own or seek the help of a neighborhood plumber.
Inadequate elevation of the water source
The water pressure in an outlet, like the tap in your kitchen, depends on the "head" of water. This is the height of the
water storage tank compared to the elevation of the tap. The higher this height is, the higher the water pressure in the faucet/tap. Raising the height of the storage tank is the solution to this problem.
Loss of pressure in maximum use
Usually, it is the same common line that supplies water to your neighbors as well. In such a case, if your maximum use is more or less at the same time that everyone else uses water, you are likely to experience a low water pressure. Compensating a little the time of use solves the problem.
Defective pressure regulator
A qualified plumber should be able to confirm if the water pressure regulator in the incoming connection is working properly. A bar regulator could be the cause of the low water pressure in your home. In case of a problem, this part should be replaced. The same plumber could fix it.
Leakage
Leaking pipes can be the root of your problems. The simplest way to detect any leakage is to turn off all faucets in the house of the tour and check the water meter input after a lapse of a few hours. If you see an increase in the readings, it is a sure sign that water is leaking somewhere in the plumbing.
Blocked plumbing
Galvanized piping used in domestic pipelines tends to accumulate mineral deposits in the interior over time. This can cause a drop in water pressure. Cleaning or replacing defective pipe sections is the remedy for this problem. A plumber could help you detect the offensive section of the pipe
and solve the problem.
Like any other problem solution, you must get to the root cause of the low water pressure. It should be one of the above problems. When you know what it is, you could solve it on your own or seek the help of a neighborhood plumber.
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