#TipsTuesday for Improving Water Pressure in Your Shower

Know the uncomfortable feeling of having low water pressure in the shower? Low water pressure usually occurs when you’re forced to have two different plumbing fixtures running at the same time. But sometimes there’s another problem at hand.

Some common problems that can result in low water pressure are:

• Water leaks
• Home valves
• Pressure regulators

Water Leaks
No matter how big or small, any damage to the pipe in your bathroom that results in a leak will result in lower water pressure. To determine if you have a leak or not, read the meter - shut off all water taps inside and outside the home. Then, read the meter and return two hours later. If the water usage has increased, you probably have a leak. If this is the case, contact your local plumber.

Home Valves
Sometimes valves are accidentally shut off (either completely or slightly). Make sure two of your valves are in the “on” position (the customer valve and the home valve). If you notice the valve is even slightly turned away from the “on” position, this can affect the water pressure.

Pressure Regulators
This “bell-shaped device”, typically found in front of the hose connection of your home, usually doesn’t need to be adjusted. However, sometimes a pressure regulator simply stops working gets too old and needs to be replaced. Pressure regulators can easily be repaired or replaced by a licensed plumber, so give yours a call.

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