The Most Common Causes of Low Water Pressure in a Phoenix Home
Turning a shower’s flow to the max and rinsing off with firehose-like water pressure is wasteful. On the other hand, trying to rinse the shampoo completely out of hair with just a trickle from the showerhead can be frustrating, to say the least.
Unfortunately, most Phoenix homeowners experience water pressure issues at some point. To begin changing this predicament, homeowners should first learn about the common causes of low water pressure in a Phoenix home.
Maybe it’s the city
Phoenix isn’t widely known as the capital of perfect residential plumbing and municipal water lines. Clogs, leaks, corrosion, and other problems in city-owned lines can lead to a drop in water pressure. Instead of immediately calling a local plumber to check over the plumbing, check with the city’s utility agency and ask whether there are any active issues in the neighborhood.
Additionally, check the water meter valve and the main shut-off valve near the water heater or the water meter. This valve should be completely open. It’s possible a city utility employee had to close it to perform maintenance. If this is the case, contact the city and have them re-open the valve.
There may be a leak
Keep in mind that the private water service line to a home branches off from the public line. It is good to pay attention to the water service line that leads to your house. A leak can cause a drop in the water pressure which can affect the entirety of a home’s water fixtures.
To check for a water leak within the home, shut off all the taps outside and inside the home and look at the water meter. Wait for about an hour and check the meter again. If it indicates that water is still being used, there’s probably a leak. This means the city isn’t the one to call to come over and address the issue. You’ll have to contact a professional plumber.
Hard water
Hard water can cause scale buildup on fixtures, which will diminish the water flow. Unfortunately, making water less “hard” is a pricey endeavor that requires hiring a professional. White vinegar, however, can be used to remove the limescale from fixtures to improve the water pressure temporarily. Investing in a water softener, however, remains the best long-term solution.
Corroded pipes
The older the pipes, the greater the chances of corrosion, especially if there’s a lot of hydrogen sulfide in the water. After much usage, pipes may develop leaks which can lead to a water pressure decrease as well as much more serious problems for a home. Have a professional plumber upgrade your plumbing system.
Dealing with low water pressure in Phoenix
Unfortunately, you can’t depend too much on public plumbing maintenance. But while a single homeowner can’t address the city’s infrastructure problems by themselves, they can make sure that their own plumbing system is top-notch. Any one of the mentioned issues can be the reason behind the low water pressure in your home, and a plumbing professional can be the solution.
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