| Water pressure is the strength of the flow of | | | | coming into the home. This pump will be positioned |
| water traveling through a homes water pipe. The | | | | near where the water line enters your home, |
| more water that is pushed through a pipe, the | | | | then fills with water, and then fills partially with air |
| greater the pressure. Anyone who has had the | | | | to maintain level pressure in the water pipe. |
| trouble of low pressure knows how frustrating | | | | 4. To check the pressure, you can check the |
| the experience can be. Low pressure can result in | | | | gauge on the water pump when the pump is |
| poor toilet flushing, terrible showers, inability to | | | | running. It should be registering at around 35 psi. If |
| wash clothing, and poor rinsing of the dishes. | | | | the psi is low, you can increase the pressure by |
| Fortunately, for those who have low pressure, | | | | recalibrating the water pump. As well, you can |
| there are things you can do to increase the | | | | install a pressure tank and check valve to help |
| pressure. Listed below are a number of tips to | | | | raise and maintain water pressure. |
| increase the pressure in a home. | | | | 5. One way to get rid of sentiment build up |
| 1. The first thing you should do is find out what is | | | | throughout the water line is to check the valve at |
| causing the water pressure problem. Check to | | | | the front of the home which is normally located |
| see if it is a plumbing problem. Check the pipes | | | | where the water pipe enters the home. You |
| for any leaks or obstructions. If you find a | | | | should see a valve that looks like a wagon wheel |
| problem that requires expertise in plumbing | | | | on the water line that goes into the home. Turn |
| repairs, you should enlist the services of a | | | | this valve a half turn clockwise to partially close it, |
| professional plumber. | | | | and then turn it all the way counterclockwise to |
| 2. If low water pressure is only taking place in one | | | | open it up to allow water to run through it. The |
| spot such as the sink or toilet, you can take | | | | rush of water should loosen and remove |
| steps to resolve the problem. For instance, the | | | | accumulated sediment which will restore water |
| plumbing system may have a clog which may | | | | flow allowing the pressure to increase. It is |
| require plunging. A kitchen water pipe may also be | | | | important to note that you may or may not have |
| clogged which may require plunging or a drain | | | | this pressure reducing valve. As well, you can |
| cleaner. As well, the aerator on the end of the | | | | leave sink faucet open, and quickly rotate the |
| sink faucet may have sediment accumulation so it | | | | wagon wheel valve open and closed several times |
| may have to removed and cleaned. Inside the | | | | to help loosen and push through accumulated |
| faucet head you will find a small screen called the | | | | sentiment. |
| aerator. Once you have cleaned and reinserted it, | | | | Low pressure can be annoying for every member |
| test the water flow. For a shower, it may just | | | | of the family. Raising the water pressure in the |
| mean the shower head needs to be cleaned or | | | | pipes does not have to be a difficult task if you |
| replaced to increase the water pressure. | | | | do your research to find out the steps involved |
| 3. Another method to increase the water | | | | with increasing water pressure. If you are still |
| strength throughout the home is to use a device | | | | having problems after attempting to increase the |
| called a water pressure booster system. It is | | | | pressure, you should contact a professional |
| basically another water pump that is designed to | | | | plumber. |
| help the original water pump increase the velocity | | | | |