Good water pressure is essential to the health of your plumbing. Low water pressure can put strain on your system, leading to damages and other problems. Of course, low water pressure also makes for a terrible shower and creates other inconveniences.
You may be surprised to learn what can cause low water pressure – and you may be even more surprised to learn that you need repiping. If you are experiencing low water pressure, call a repiping plumber in Oceanside to get to the source of the problem. Here are four causes of low water pressure:
Buildup
Water needs uninterrupted passage to have a proper flow. If the passage is blocked, the water won’t flow freely or as strongly. That will result in low water pressure.
If your pipes are blocked even a little bit, you may have low water pressure. The pipes can become blocked by a buildup of debris, such as hair, soap, or other things that you wash down the drain. The pipes can also become blocked by a buildup of minerals, which can happen if you have hard water or you don’t have a good filtration system. Talk to your San Diego repiping plumber to learn whether your pipes are blocked and what might be causing it.
Corrosion
Galvanized pipes were once a popular choice for home plumbing, but they can be a source of many plumbing problems. These are steel or metal pipes that have been coated for protection. Over the years, the coating breaks down, leading to problems.
The corrosion that galvanized pipes experience can lead to a buildup of debris inside the pipes, which can cause problems with your water pressure. If galvanized pipes are to blame for your problems, you will definitely need to invest in repiping. The problems will only get worse if the pipes remain.
Leaks
Even small leaks can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. A leak can cause water to be diverted from its end point, which will lower the pressure at the end. You may not even realize that you have a leak because you may not see signs of a leak, such as pooling water or brown spots on the walls. However, if you have problems with your water pressure, you need to call a plumber serving Aliso Viejo to find out if a leak might be to blame.
Leaks can lead to many more problems with your plumbing, including burst pipes. Take action as soon as you think you might have a leak, including when you notice signs of low water pressure.
City Water Supply Problems
The problem with your water pressure may not be in your pipes at all. The problem might be with your water supply, whether it be the city, the county, or some other municipality. You can ask local officials if there have been problems that might be contributing to your low water pressure, but their answer may not be definitive. You will need to consult with a Burbank plumber who can inspect your system and to get to the bottom of the problem.
Your low water pressure can be more than just an inconvenience. It can signal real problems with your plumbing system, or it can create new problems, such as a burst pipe. It’s important that you take action quickly so that you can keep your plumbing system healthy and save money. That may mean investing in repiping, or you may be able to get a simple repipe repair. Whatever you do, you will save money on additional repairs and damage to your home later.
If you have low water pressure, call Integrity Repipe in California to schedule an inspection and consultation with one of our plumbers. Our repiping specialists will help you understand what’s causing the problem and what the best course of action will be to get long-lasting results. If you need repiping, we’ll help you understand the right piping choices for your property to get the performance and the cost savings you need. We specialize in PEX piping, which is a non-corrosive and long-lasting form of piping, but we also work with other types of piping. Call us today to meet with a repiping plumber and to learn more about your options.
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