What happens when you start to get low water pressure in parts of your house? Everyday tasks like washing the dishes or taking a shower gets harder and it can be extremely frustrating. When you have low water pressure in parts of the house, it could be a serious problem so you should try and resolve it as soon as possible.
The first thing you need to do is determine how widespread the problem is. See if it is affecting just one area or the entire house. In order to test the water pressure, you should buy a hose bib water pressure gauge. These devices are simple to use. You should first make sure there is no water running in the home. Turn all faucets off, stop using any machines, and stop using hoses. You will need to thread the pressure gauge into any hose bib and turn it on. Record the resulting pressure reading as your static water pressure.
Potential Causes:
The problem could lay with the supply valve, the aerator, or faucet itself.
Supply valve — The supply valve my not be completely open. These types of valves are open when they are turned left and closed when turned right. You should turn the valve completely left until it won’t turn any further. If the valve is kinked or crushed, you should replace it.
Aerator — The aerator or filter screen may be clogged which causes low water pressure. The aerator is threaded onto the end of the faucet. When you remove it, you should use a cloth to protect the part from tool marks. Turn the aerator to the right to remove and inspect the debris found on it. Remove anything that could impede water flow.
Faucet — The faucet itself is not working properly. You should try to replace the entire device so that you prevent further problems or damage.
Continuing Problems
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