Low flow water pressure can be a nightmare for homeowners. The hot shower you rely upon in the morning suddenly becomes ineffective. Rinsing the dishes after dinner suddenly becomes a major chore. Perhaps, hosing down your driveway is now a 2 hour process. These are the symptoms of low water pressure. A decrease in water pressure can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the factors are easily fixable, and other’s require professional plumbing services to audit your home. Here are 3 possible reasons why your water pressure is down:

Pressure Regulator Failure

The pressure regulator in your home plumbing system might be damaged. Not all home’s are equipped with a water pressure regulator. This regulator is designed to protect your pipes from a spike in the water pressure. The pipes could burst if the water pressure gets too high. A decrease in all your faucets and shower heads at once indicates pressure regulator failure.

Slab Leak

Slab leaks can cause low flow water pressure. Leaks that originate in your foundation are known as slab leaks. Do you notice water buildup by your home’s foundation? If so, you might have a slab leak. Slab leaks can affect all parts of your plumbing system. Low water pressure would certainly be one of the symptoms most noticeable.

Water Valve Closure

Did someone recently handle your water valve? City workers and independent contractors will occasionally check your water valve’s as part of their service run. It’s possible that someone left a water valve partially closed. Independent contractors usually handle the main valve in your garage. If it was a city worker, they might have messed with your water meter valve. Call [nw_data field=phone] for professional plumbing services in Fort Worth, TX.