How to Handle Low Water Pressure

Low-water-pressure is a frustrating issue in the Phoenix Arizona area. Although water suppliers send high water pressure, this does not necessarily assure sufficient pressure of water in the home. A restricted pipe diameter is the most common explanation for insufficient water pressure.

Other problems that cause low water pressure:

Pipelines Rust: Corroded pipes decrease in size and  limit water-flow therefore decreasing the volume of water and affecting the pressure.

Shared Main Water Supply Pipe: A shared main water supply pipe may cause low-water-pressure. When you have more then one home sharing the incoming water supply pipe, you may experience water-pressure-fluctuations  or insufficient water pressure when several fixtures are using water at the same time or elevated pressure during off peak hours of use.

Water Leaks: Broken or leaky underground pipes, concrete slab leaks or water leaks will reduce the water pressure. The first clues is usually a high water bill, wet spot or a hot spot on the floor. Check the water meter for water leaks. Record the numbers shown on the meter. Come back to inspect the water meter after a couple of hours of not using any water. If the meter has any activity you may have a water leak in or around the home. Get a leak detection performed before any damage occurs.

A home on the top of a hill may receive poor water pressure in comparison to a house at the bottom of the hill. Option One Plumbing can provide a range of solutions for low water pressure complications such as adjusting pressure regulators, installing water pressure pumps or re-piping. Water pressure regulators are optimal for optimizing low-water-pressure in households getting inadequate community water pressure.