Ways to increase water pressure

 



Starting the day with a weak shower is unsatisfying. Although you sometimes have to learn to live with low water pressure, it is good to give your guests or family members the pleasure of using high water pressure. Low water pressure can easily ruin your reputation as a landlord! Therefore, you must solve low water pressure problems and obtain a healthy water flow for you and your future guests.

Contact the neighbours first

Contacting your neighbours will help you understand if they also have the same problem. If so, the problem could be with the municipal water system. Like the plumbing in your home, the municipal water system is also prone to clogging, leaks, corrosion and build-up.

Test the water pressure

If the problem only occurs inside the house, then action should be taken. However, before calling a plumber, you should test the water pressure yourself, using a working pressure gauge with a connecting pipe. Simply screw the pressure gauge onto a hose and then open the tap. Make sure that all water-consuming appliances and taps, including washing machines and dishwashers, are turned off. According to professionals, a value between 45 and 50 psi is lower, while 60 is a good reading and 80 and above is too high. Once you have established or confirmed that this is a city-wide water pressure problem, you can proceed to the next step.

Eliminating blockages

Over time, pipes develop a build-up of mineral deposits. In extreme cases, the diameter of the pipe shrinks and complete blockages form, preventing the water from flowing properly. This is the case when you only notice a measly drip in the shower or a paltry trickle from the tap. Although in these extreme cases it is necessary to replace certain sections of the pipes, it is still possible to eliminate clogs by dissolving all the minerals that hinder the proper functioning of showerheads and taps. 

Open wide

This solution requires more than a few minutes of analytical work. Every home has a water main valve, mostly located near the water meter. It is responsible for controlling the flow of water in the house's pipes. Check the valve and see if it is fully open. Sometimes the valve can close accidentally, especially during repairs and routine maintenance, without the user noticing. This can be the main cause of low water pressure. Fortunately, adjusting the valve is simple and there is no need to call a plumber.

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