Big B’s Plumbing is your low water repair specialist for Murrieta, CA. We serve Murrieta, Temecula, and the Inland Empire for over a decade with top-notch plumbing services and customer care.
What Causes Low Water Pressure And How Do We Fix It?
At Big B’s Plumbing, we’re your Murrieta and Temecula low water pressure repair specialists. Nothing is more irritating than taking a shower or even watering your lawn with low pressure. Many of us might say, “Why worry? We’re in a drought.” The fact is, we may be using more water to accomplish our task. What’s the cause of low water pressure, and how do we get it fixed? There are many reasons why we have low water pressure in our homes. Our highly trained plumbing experts can identify the cause faster than you would have thought possible. Below are some issues that can cause low water pressure:
- Particles or debris in your water lines
- Mineral deposits that build in the lines
- A faulty regulator
- Faulty water valve
- Whole house water filters
- Water Leak
- Municipal water district
- Peak period water usage
The Two Questions You Need To Ask Yourself About Low Water Pressure
Here are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself: Where does the low water pressure occur? Is it throughout the home, or is it isolated to one area? For example, if the water pressure only exists in the shower, it may be as simple as buying a new showerhead or scraping off the calcium buildup on the old showerhead. You can also soak your showerhead overnight in vinegar; this will easily remove the calcium deposits. We also perform low water pressure repairs in Menifee, Sun City, San Jacinto, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding areas in the Inland Empire.
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You’re Not Compromising On A Great Shower By Using Low Flow Shower Heads
We would advise replacing your old showerhead with a new low-flow water-saving showerhead. The latest technologies in low-flow showerheads can save on water without giving up any benefits of a good shower experience. Not that long ago, showerheads delivered 5 to 8 gallons of water a minute. Today’s current standard is 2.5 gallons per minute.
Is The Water Pressure Low Throughout Your Home, Or Is It Isolated To One Area?
When the water pressure is low throughout the home, you may want to look at the home’s water shut-off valve because it may be partially closed. Even if the shut-off valve is slightly closed off, it will cause low water pressure. A homeowner can easily check their water pressure by purchasing a water pressure gauge. The cost is around ten dollars. You can attach the gauge to an outdoor spigot, laundry sink, or washer hook-up. The correct water pressure for any home is between 40 and 60 PSI. Above 80 is considered high water pressure and is against city code. High water pressure is detrimental to your home’s plumbing system and appliances. A water leak is another reason your water pressure could be low. Checking for a water leak is a breeze for most homeowners.
How To Check For A Water Leak
1. Make sure all the water is turned off in the house.
2. Go to your water meter located in the front yard. It’s usually close to the street.
3. Watch carefully at the leak indicator. It’s either a small spinning dial or a triangularly shaped dial.
4. If the dial is spinning, you have a water leak somewhere in your plumbing system.
Make A More Detailed Check
1. Have a pencil and notepad handy so you can take a meter reading and write down the numbers.
2. Wait for half an hour, and take another reading. If the numbers increase, you have a water leak in your plumbing system or irrigation.
3. Once you know there’s a leak, turn off the main irrigation shut-off valve. You can usually find the shut-off valve in the front yard, garage, or near your outdoor faucet.
4. Once you shut off the irrigation and the water is still shut off in the house, recheck your water meter. If there is no movement in your meter reading, your leak is coming from your outside irrigation. If there is movement, the leak is in the house.
