Last updated on June 7th, 2024 at 11:51 am
Low water pressure can be infuriating. It can happen at any time, or maybe you’ve dealt with the problem for years. Either way, if that’s what’s happening in your home, you’ll need to fix it yourself or get someone else to do it. It’s not likely that the problem will go away on its own.
If you want to find some of the best plumbers, Nampa residents, you can do that by looking at plumbing companies online and seeing which ones have the best reviews. If you’re someone who likes DIY projects, though, you may be willing to try to tackle the problem on your own. If so, here are some tips that should help get you started.
What Does the Term “Water Pressure” Mean?
First, let’s talk about what is meant when you hear the term “water pressure.” Water pressure refers to the PSI, or pounds per square inch, of water when it enters your home and exits through the tap in your bathroom or out of your showerhead.
If your home has suitable water pressure, that’s great. If it doesn’t, though, that can get irritating very quickly.
Your Showerhead Water Pressure
Having poor water pressure in one part of your house does not necessarily mean that’s what’s happening all through the residence. The first thing it helps to determine is whether this is a house-wide problem or whether you’re only dealing with it in one spot.
If it’s just your showerhead water pressure that’s low, you can often fix that by installing a high-pressure showerhead. This is a relatively easy job.
You can also open up your current showerhead and look for a small screen inside it. Removing this screen is often enough to dramatically improve your shower’s water pressure.
Reduced Hot Water Pressure
You may also notice that only the hot water coming out of your showerhead, sink, or kitchen faucet is less than it was before. The cold water still seems to be coming out fine, though.
In such instances, it’s usually mineral or sediment buildup in the hot water pipes. It could also be some sediment buildup in your water heater. A third option could be that your water heater is old and can no longer perform the way that it used to.
You might not like to hear this, but getting a plumber to come take a look is usually the best option. If you don’t know enough about plumbing, you probably won’t be able to diagnose the problem on your own.
Water Pressure Suddenly Dropping
When your water pressure drops suddenly, whether it’s the hot water, cold water, or both, that could also mean that there is a clogged pipe somewhere. Sediment can cause that, but so can a tree root or other issues.
This is another situation where calling a professional plumber is the move that makes the most sense. If you have not been trained as a plumber, you probably have no reliable way to be certain what’s causing the issue.
