🚿 Troubleshooting Guide: Low Water Pressure? Here’s What You Can Do
Is your shower a drizzle instead of a downpour?
Sink taking forever to fill?
Low water pressure can be frustrating—but the good news is, there are a few things you can check before calling in a pro.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you figure out why your water pressure is low and what you can do about it.
Sink taking forever to fill?
Low water pressure can be frustrating—but the good news is, there are a few things you can check before calling in a pro.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you figure out why your water pressure is low and what you can do about it.
✅ Step 1: Test Multiple Fixtures
• Is the low pressure happening in one fixture or the whole house?
• If it’s just one location (like a bathroom sink), the issue is likely isolated—a clogged aerator or valve problem.
• If the entire home is affected, the issue could be with the main line, pressure regulator, or even a municipal supply problem.
🧼 Pro Tip: Check both hot and cold water—if only one is weak, your water heater may be the culprit.
• If it’s just one location (like a bathroom sink), the issue is likely isolated—a clogged aerator or valve problem.
• If the entire home is affected, the issue could be with the main line, pressure regulator, or even a municipal supply problem.
🧼 Pro Tip: Check both hot and cold water—if only one is weak, your water heater may be the culprit.
✅ Step 2: Clean Faucet Aerators & Showerheads
• Mineral buildup from hard water can clog tiny holes in your aerators and showerheads, restricting flow.
• Unscrew the aerator or showerhead, soak it in vinegar for 30–60 minutes, then scrub with an old toothbrush.
🛁 This is a quick and easy fix that solves a lot of isolated low-pressure complaints.
• Unscrew the aerator or showerhead, soak it in vinegar for 30–60 minutes, then scrub with an old toothbrush.
🛁 This is a quick and easy fix that solves a lot of isolated low-pressure complaints.
✅ Step 3: Check the Main Shut-Off Valve
• If your home’s main water valve isn’t fully open, your water pressure will be reduced throughout the house.
• The main valve is usually located where the water line enters your home—make sure it’s turned all the way on (parallel with the pipe).
🚪 If you recently had plumbing work done, the valve may have been partially closed and never reopened all the way.
• The main valve is usually located where the water line enters your home—make sure it’s turned all the way on (parallel with the pipe).
🚪 If you recently had plumbing work done, the valve may have been partially closed and never reopened all the way.
✅ Step 4: Look for Signs of Leaks
• A hidden leak in your plumbing can reduce water pressure and cause water damage over time.
• Look for:
o Unexplained damp spots on walls or ceilings
o Mold or mildew smells
o A sudden spike in your water bill
💧 Tip: Check your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when no water is used. If it changes, you likely have a leak.
• Look for:
o Unexplained damp spots on walls or ceilings
o Mold or mildew smells
o A sudden spike in your water bill
💧 Tip: Check your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when no water is used. If it changes, you likely have a leak.
✅ Step 5: Inspect the Pressure Regulator (If You Have One)
• Some homes have a water pressure regulator (usually located near the main shut-off).
• If the regulator fails or is set too low, it can drastically reduce your water pressure.
• A faulty regulator often causes pressure to drop in all fixtures at once.
⚠️ Adjusting or replacing this device should be handled by a licensed plumber—it controls the pressure coming into your home.
• If the regulator fails or is set too low, it can drastically reduce your water pressure.
• A faulty regulator often causes pressure to drop in all fixtures at once.
⚠️ Adjusting or replacing this device should be handled by a licensed plumber—it controls the pressure coming into your home.
✅ Step 6: Check with Your Neighbors
• If your neighbors are also experiencing low pressure, it may be an issue with the city’s water supply.
• Contact your local water provider to ask about ongoing maintenance, water main breaks, or restrictions.
📞 If it’s a city-side issue, they’ll need to fix it before your pressure returns to normal.
• Contact your local water provider to ask about ongoing maintenance, water main breaks, or restrictions.
📞 If it’s a city-side issue, they’ll need to fix it before your pressure returns to normal.
🧠 When to Call a Professional
If you’ve gone through these steps and your pressure is still weak—or if you’ve found signs of a leak—it’s time to call in a licensed plumber.
Low water pressure can be caused by:
• Aging galvanized pipes
• Hidden leaks
• Clogged plumbing lines
• Malfunctioning pressure regulators
• Or even corrosion inside your system
These are issues best left to the pros.
Low water pressure can be caused by:
• Aging galvanized pipes
• Hidden leaks
• Clogged plumbing lines
• Malfunctioning pressure regulators
• Or even corrosion inside your system
These are issues best left to the pros.
📞 Call HI-FLO WATER AND SEWER for Reliable Water Pressure Solutions
Whether it’s a quick fix or a bigger plumbing issue, we’ll diagnose the cause and get your water pressure back to where it should be—strong, steady, and reliable.
Why Customers Trust HI-FLO WATER AND SEWER:
• Full home plumbing inspections & pressure tests
• Faucet, valve, and fixture repairs
• Pressure regulator adjustments & replacements
• Leak detection and pipe repair services
• Honest pricing and fast, friendly service
• Faucet, valve, and fixture repairs
• Pressure regulator adjustments & replacements
• Leak detection and pipe repair services
• Honest pricing and fast, friendly service
Don’t settle for weak water flow. Let our experts get your plumbing system working the way it should.
Your comfort, our pressure.
HI-FLO Water & Sewer