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• Method 1 of 4: Check the water pressure
• Method 2 of 4: Checking the regulator and main valve
• Method 3 of 4: Find a leak
• Method 4 of 4: Determining the cause of low water pressure in hot water
• Tips

If you notice that the water pressure in your home or office is low, that's a cause for concern. Low water pressure can be caused by many different things. A closed main tap or blocked tap are easy to solve problems, but there are also serious problems, such as a blockage in the pipes or a leak, that cause the water pressure to drop. There are many possible causes of low water pressure, but fortunately there are also many ways to find out what the problem is. There may be more than one cause, so check several spots.

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Method 1 of 4: Check the water pressure

1. Determine if all water points in your home or office have low water pressure. Check different places where you have a tap.
   • The kitchen, bathroom, basement, outside faucets and hose connections are typical places where local low water pressure can develop.
   • Drain the water from all taps and showers in your home to determine if there are one or more problem areas.
   • Run both cold and hot water through all taps. If the water pressure is only low with hot water, then the problem is probably with your boiler or boiler.
2. If you only have low water pressure in one spot, check the faucet. It is possible that the problem is only with one or two faucets. In that case, it is likely that a clogged faucet or aerator is the cause.
   • Remove the cap from the tap.
   • Examine your aerator. Check that there is no build-up of dirt or deposits in it.
   • If the aerator needs cleaning, soak it in a solution of water and vinegar. If that doesn't work, get a new one. They are not expensive.
   • Let the water run before replacing the aerator. If the water pressure has not returned to normal, then the problem is probably not with the faucet in question, but you are dealing with a bigger problem.
3. Look for other causes of the low water pressure. If the problem is not limited to one or two faucets in the house, you are probably dealing with a bigger problem.
   • Check the regulator and the main tap in your house. The cause of low water pressure is often one of these.
   • Check for leaks. A leaking toilet or water pipe can cause low water pressure.
   • Check your boiler or boiler. If you only have low water pressure when you use hot water, then the problem is probably with the hot water valve in your boiler or boiler.

Method 2 of 4: Checking the regulator and main valve

1. View the regulator. It is shaped like a bell and usually sits on the pipe that goes into the home or office.
   • Adjust to see if it affects overall water pressure. There is a screw on the valve. To increase the water pressure, tighten it by turning it clockwise. To decrease the water pressure, loosen it by turning it counterclockwise.
   • The valve may need to be replaced if it is not working properly or is broken. They can be purchased from hardware stores and shops that sell plumbing supplies.
2. Check the main tap at the water meter. This tap can affect the water pressure even if it is turned off a little.
   • Most houses and buildings have a main tap. This is often located near the pressure reducing valve or the water meter.
   • This faucet can shut off the water supply for the entire house, and restrict the water flow if it is turned off slightly.
   • Turn the tap so that it is fully open.
3. Test your water pressure again on multiple taps. If the problem is resolved, then the problem was with the regulator or main valve.
   • If you still have water pressure issues, there may be a leak somewhere. A leak is a common cause of low water pressure in a home.
   • Contact a plumber to fix a leak or build-up of deposits in the water pipe.

Method 3 of 4: Find a leak

1. Check the toilets in each bathroom. Running or leaking toilets are one of the most common causes of a leak in a home. Your water bill can really increase, so it is good to determine whether this is the cause of your water pressure problem.
   • Start by removing the lid from the water container.
   • Put a few drops of food coloring or a paint tablet in the water bowl.
   • Do not flush the toilet for at least an hour.
   • If dye gets into the toilet bowl, your toilet has a leak.Usually this can be solved by replacing the filling mechanism or the flap in the water bowl.
2. Check the water meter. This can help determine if there is a leak in the pipe.
   • Go to the meter. Read the meter reading and check that the indicator wheel is rotating.
   • The leak indicator can be a small triangular pointer or a disk, which rotates when water is flowing.
   • If the leak indicator is spinning, you probably have a leak. If it does not turn, it does not immediately mean that there is no leak. A small leak may not be detected by the indicator.
   • Do not run water for 2 hours and then read the meter reading again. If the setting is changed, you will lose water and have a leak somewhere.
   • Contact the water company or a plumber to find the source of the leak and organize repair.
3. Check for water stains in your basement and near faucets in the house. This could be an indication that you have a leak somewhere.
   • You often hear a dripping sound when you have a leaking tap. This is usually easy to fix.
   • If you have large water stains or puddles in the basement, it is possible that the main pipe is leaking.
   • Also check the ground outside your home, where the mains and local utility meet. If the weather has been dry, but the soil around this point is wet, you may have a leak here. Contact the water company to solve this problem.

Method 4 of 4: Determining the cause of low water pressure in hot water

1. Inspect the water heater or boiler if you only suffer from low water pressure when using hot water. In such cases, the hot water valve is often the culprit.
   • Make sure the valve is fully open. Each boiler / boiler has a hot water valve for emergencies.
   • If the valve is turned off even slightly, it can affect the water pressure.
2. Retest the faucets to determine if the problem has been resolved. The problem should be solved if hot water comes through the tap at normal pressure.
   • If the problem of low water pressure with hot water is not solved, the water pipes to the water heater / boiler or the appliance itself may be the problem.
   • In that case, call a plumber to determine the source of the problem.
3. Contact a plumber to check the pipes to the water heater / boiler. Blockages can form in the pipes and plumbers are the best to check this.
   • The problem could also lie with the device itself. A qualified plumber will need to evaluate whether the appliance needs to be replaced.
   • Getting started with boilers / central heating boilers can be dangerous. It is therefore best to leave this work to professionals.

Tips

• Call your neighbors and ask if they also have water pressure problems. If so, there may be a leak in the pipes. Contact the water company to report the problem.
• Ask a plumber to check the plumbing in your home or building. Old water pipes sometimes get clogged or filled with deposits. If so, the pipes should be replaced with copper or PVC pipes to get the water pressure back to normal.
• Pay attention to when the water pressure changes. The water pressure can decrease if several people use water at the same time. Mornings and evenings are usually the peak times of water use.