Reasons For Low Water Pressure

If you are tired of water flowing out in an excruciatingly slow manner, and this is affecting your daily chores like taking a shower or washing the dishes, then you are dealing with low water pressure. With low water pressure even the most menial tasks take a lot of time and becomes a hassle.
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To understand the root of the problem you will have to find out the reasons for low water pressure. Once you get to know the cause, a solution can be instantly implemented.


Let’s look at some of the low water pressure causes and their solutions


Water Leaks
If your household has a water leak the, only some of your water will be able to reach its intended destination. This will instantly result in low water pressure.


The only solution to the problem is to fix the water leak. Not only delaying the fix will lead to low water pressure but will also lead to higher water bills, due to the excessive wastage.
Get in touch with an experienced plumbing company to say goodbye to your water leaks problem.


Buildup of mineral and debris
There is always a chance of dirt or debris getting into your pipe through some fractured water main, or there might be a mineral buildup in your pipe. Either one makes it difficult for the water to travel.


The solution for this problem is a pretty simple one. For starters, examine the Pipe and flush the build up away. You can also get in touch with a professional plumbing company that will examine it for you. They will analyze and let you know if the debris can be flushed away or a pipe replacement needs to be done.


Pipe Corrosion
Galvanized pipes are known to corrode over a certain period of time. This can lead to the blocking the flow of water.


Sadly, the solution for this problem is not an easy one. If you find your water pressure significantly decreased due to corrosion, then pipe replacement might be your only option.


If you are dealing with low water pressure, and are unable to solve the problem on your own, then consider getting in touch with Pro Plumbing. We will be more than happy to diagnose the root cause of the problem and implement the best, most cost-effective solution.

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