After dragging yourself from a comfortable bed after too little sleep, the last thing you need to deal with is low water pressure. It’s a common annoyance that is often not difficult to diagnose. The five most common sources of the problem are water leaks, a faulty pressure regulator, elevation issues, faulty valves, and mineral deposit build up. Here’s a little more info:
Water Leaks - It’s not hard to understand that cracked or damaged pipes = water seepage. What does that mean to you? You guessed it: reduced water pressure. When not all available water gets to your faucet, you feel the difference, and often dramatically.
Faulty Pressure Regulator - A faulty pressure regulator, the bell shaped item usually found below the hose connection at the front of your house, will cause low water pressure at every faucet in your house.
Water Tank Elevation - Location, location - this pertains to elevation too! Is your house set higher than the tank? If so, it will be difficult to maintain good water pressure.
Faulty Valves - Valves are meant to turn, but on occasion, they may slip out of the position you want them in. If the main water valve on your house is not wide open, you will find your water pressure impaired.
Mineral Deposit Build Up - Time will cause sediment and mineral deposits to build up, clogging pipes, blocking faucets and showerheads, and causing a low water pressure problem.
For help with all your low water pressure problems, call First Class Plumbing & HVAC today. Our trained, knowledgeable and professional staff can help you with all your plumbing needs, as well as HVAC issues, from air conditioning system maintenance, repair, and installation of new high efficiency air conditioning systems. First Class Plumbing & HVAC: (615) 227-3554.
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