Low -water pressure is downright irritating. There are many causes of this problem; some are self-treatable and inexpensive while others can be a real pain on your wallet.

Water pressure can be hindered by calcium deposits on the inside lining of the pipes, rust, water leaks in and around the main water line, undersized water pipes, and simple congestion in the aerator or showerhead.

"Old pipes may be contaminated with calcium deposits, rust build-up, food particles and grease accumulations."

Your problems may range from isolated cases, weak pressure in one sink, to a household problem, trickling water in all your home's faucets. The most common problem exists in the pipping. If you have an older home, you may want to take a peek at a segment of your galvanized piping. Its appearance may shock you. The build-up may not only be heavy, it might even disturb you. Old pipes may be contaminated with calcium deposits, rust build-up, food particles and grease accumulations.

A quick solution to this is to concoct an old household remedy. Pour one-half cup of baking soda and one-half cup of white vinegar down the drain followed by a pot of boiling water. This should melt the grease build-up on the piping. You may also want to try using a sewer snake or simply clean out the strainer on the tip of your faucets and showerheads. If your home has low-water pressure throughout the the house, there may be a leak in the main line or in your own piping. If it is in the main line, your city or town may pay for the repairs. If the leak is on the household side, it could become an expensive repair. If you feel that leaky pipes may be the problem, it's best to call us to assess the problem.

The size of the piping may also cause some pressure problems. A one-half inch pipe is the minimum and many new homes have three-quater inch pipes. Be careful though, too big of a pipe may also cause low-water pressure.

If excessive build-up or small pipe sizing is a problem in your home, replacing the piping may be the only alternative. Replacing the piping in your home may be a little more initially than a spot repair, but the new piping should last an entire generation.

 

 

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