You rely on water pressure every day for showering, washing your hands, and washing dishes, among other tasks. If your pressure is low or fluctuating, it can be annoying, as well as a sign of deeper problems with the pipes. In the worst-case scenario, low water pressure means your pipes are broken or malfunctioning, which is never an easy fix.
Here are a few common reasons you might be having problems with your water pressure.
A Blockage
If your pipes are clogged or blocked in some way, then less water will be able to get through at a time. This will result in reduced water pressure.
A Leak
A leak somewhere in your pipes releases water that you’d otherwise be getting, so less of it can come out of your faucet or showerhead.
Supply Issues
Sometimes, your plumbing problems come from a problem with the supplier. If there’s an issue with the water supply, it can result in lower water pressure.
Water suppliers also must deal with city regulations, so if the city decides to lower the local water pressure, it’ll affect you and everyone around you.
Broken or Faulty Valves
Your water intake is controlled by a series of valves that can be opened or closed as needed. If your valves aren’t open all the way, you’ll get less water.
Broken Pressure Regulator
If you have a pressure regulator, then you should check it to see if it’s working properly. A broken regulator may give an inaccurate pressure reading, so it’ll think it’s giving you plenty of water when it’s not.
Fix Your Water Pressure
If you have low water pressure caused by an issue with your pipes and you want to get it fixed right away, a plumber can help. Call Flowrite Plumbing today and get your water pressure back to where it should be.