Press Releases No one likes low water pressure. It makes everything take longer, whether washing dishes or taking a shower. If you have low water pressure, you might be wondering what the cause is. Read on to learn the different causes of low water pressure in the home.
Sometimes low water pressure isn’t the result of anything you’ve done, nor is it something you can improve. Instead, the problem could be on your water supplier’s end. In this case, you must stay patient and not tamper with anything—we know you likely feel the urge to knock on pipes or start turning valves left and right.
If you notice a significant drop in water pressure, contact your water supplier and determine whether they’re working on any issues they may have noticed in their water supply. This could affect your water pressure, and it’ll simply be a waiting game for you while they fix the problem.
One of the many ways hard water can affect your appliances is by diminishing your water pressure. This occurs because the water’s minerals—typically calcium and magnesium—begin to line the pipes, leaving less room for water to flow. As more and more minerals build up without breaking down, your water pressure decreases, making your dishwasher, washing machine, and water faucets less effective. Untreated mineral deposits could eventually cause your pipes to burst, leading to significant damage and costly repairs. Prevent such a disaster by installing a water softener to keep the deposits from accumulating.
If you ask your neighbors and find out you’re the only one on the block experiencing water pressure issues, it’s time to check the shutoff valve in your house. Sometimes you can find the valve outside, but it’s usually inside the home. Once you find it, turn the handle counterclockwise as far as you can. If the handle looks like a lever, ensure it’s parallel to the pipe. If you notice it wasn’t fully open, that was likely the problem.
Now you know the different causes of low water pressure in the home. These three issues can ruin your water pressure, but they’re certainly fixable if you act on the solutions.
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