Water pressure help

[Retired Army]

Need some info/assistance if possible. It seems to me that the water pressure in our home is low. The house is only 6 years old, no leaks or broken pipes or fixtures. It seems to be house wide lack of pressure and not just a single appliance or fixture. Do we have a plumber on the South Metro side that could assist. Barring that, is it possible for me to check and correct? I know next to nothing about plumbing. Thanks all.

 

[41mag]

Is this a recent problem or been ongoing for a while?

 

[the_great_white]

My guess would be a bad regulator, pretty simple to change out yourself and cheaper than paying a plumber.

 

[Retired Army]

Is this a recent problem or been ongoing for a while?

Since new I think. Just too many other things going on until now. Starting to annoy me.

 

[Allsmiles]

Go to HomeDepot and get a gauve for about $12. Screw it into the outside faucet and see what it is actually at and adjust from there.

 

[Retired Army]

My guess would be a bad regulator, pretty simple to change out yourself and cheaper than paying a plumber.

Go to HomeDepot and get a gauve for about $12. Screw it into the outside faucet and see what it is actually at and adjust from there.

Thank you. I’ll check it this weekend and report back. What is “normal” residential water pressure?

 

[41mag]

Yeah, if it’s whole house and has been an issue, do the gauge thing and adjust the pressure if possible.
of course easiest route would be calling a plumber.

 

[41mag]

Also make sure valve is fully open at meter and house entry point too.

 

[Retired Army]

I have no idea how to adjust pressure but will check it first. I’m sure someone more knowledgeable than me can walk me thru it

 

[InTune]

Hope there is not a leak
.check your yard out to the meter
If no leaks....Id give it a few days. Could be the municipality