Easy Ways to Improve Your Water Pressure

Low water pressure makes it hard to enjoy a hot shower, it can be frustrating to fill a sink, wash your car, or do any number of other everyday tasks. In short, you’re going to want to improve the pressure as quickly as possible. If the pressure drop is sudden it may be best calling an emergency plumber who can investigate and fix the issue for you. It can be the result of a number of things, including blockages in the pipes, leaks, and even the water board working on your pipes.

It is worth checking with your neighbors to see if they have experienced the pressure drop or not If the answer is yes then the water board is most likely to blame. In other scenarios, it’s probably connected to your plumbing. The quicker you get a plumber the sooner the problem will be resolved. If you simply have low water pressure there are things you can do to improve the pressure:

Check Your Regulator

Many homes use pressure regulators in their homes. These actually reduce the pressure from the mains water and supply it at a steady flow to the various appliances. Reducing the pressure helps to prevent appliances from leaking and aging too quickly. But, if the regulator stops working, it can cause your pressure to shoot up or down. You’ll need to check the regulator and, if necessary, replace it.

Add A Pump

Depending on your location you may simply have a low-pressure supply. This is particularly common if you live at the top of a hill, especially if it is rural. In this instance, the water board is unlikely to be able to increase the pressure just for you. Instead, you’ll need to add a pump. This will allow you to set the pressure in your water system and maintain it. Pumps are easy to fit and provide a steady flow of water at any pressure setting.

Look For Leaks

Pressure drops can be a result of leaking pipes as the water is being diverted elsewhere. You can get a plumber to inspect your pipes and even check moisture levels in the walls. However, before you do this consider taking a water meter reading and then taking another one a couple of hours later. Between readings don’t use any water in your house. If the reading changes, you have a leak. Now all you have to do is locate it.

Check Valves

To get the maximum water pressure in your house you should make sure all the valves are fully opened. A partially closed valve will reduce flow, affecting water pressure. If any valves are exposed and can be knocked, check them regularly, your water pressure drop may be as simple as a partially closed valve.

Clogged Pipes

Severely clogged pipes will reduce water flow and pressure. Unfortunately, it can be hard to locate blocked pipes and the only way to eliminate the issue is to replace the section of pipe. This is generally a job best left to the professionals.