Does Your Main Water Line Need Repair?

April 8th, 2019 Posted in Water Line Repair
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All the water used in your home comes in through the main water line, either from a well or municipal water source. Considering that this water sustains and cleanses your family, it is important to ensure it functions correctly. Damage to the main water line can cause leaks and may put your water at risk of contamination. Yet, the pipe is underground, making it difficult to detect issues. Here are some signs that your main water line needs repair.

Higher Water Bills

If you are on municipal water and your bills have went up over the last few months due to higher water use, you may have a leak in your main water line. Check for evidence of leaks – wet ground or green spots in your lawn are common indicators. Tree roots love water lines and are often the culprit that damages these important pipes.

Changes in Your Water’s Appearance

Is there a color difference or an odor to the water that comes from your faucets? If there is damage to the main water line, dirt and other debris can contaminate your water, which can impact the health of your family. Even chemicals used for lawn maintenance could be entering your water supply.

Lower Water Pressure

Does it seem like you have lost water pressure? If your faucets are trickling or your showers are dismal, you may have a breach in your water line that is affecting your water pressure.

If you are concerned your main water line has been compromised, a complete inspection is needed. Contact your local plumber to inspect your water main for damage. They can recommend the correct repairs needed to protect your water supply.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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Troubleshooting Water Pressure Issues

January 26th, 2016 Posted in Plumbing Maintenance
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Does your shower feel like a drizzle instead of a shower? Does your faucet only give a trickle when you need a flood? You have water pressure issues! While low water pressure may not be an emergency, it is a sign that something is wrong with your plumbing. To get to the source of the issue, here are a few troubleshooting tips.

  • Is the water pressure only low from certain fixtures? The first step is determining whether this is a house-wide problem or an isolated issue. If washer pressure is only low in the shower or maybe in certain rooms, that helps narrow down the source. It is only in one fixture, than it most likely is a clogged showerhead or faucet.
  • Is only the hot water low pressure? If it is only your hot water that comes as a drizzle, you are probably experiencing issues with your water heater. Call your local plumber to have your water heater inspected and serviced.
  • Whole house low pressure. If your entire home has low water pressure, there could be a few reasons. You should check to make sure your main water valve is completely open or that a water pressure reducing valve is not in place. Also talk to your neighbors – do they have low water pressure too? It may be the city water supply that is providing low pressure. Adding a water pressure booster may be a solution.

If you still are unable to find the source of your low water pressure, call your local plumber to have your plumbing inspected. They can help find the cause and offer solutions to get your pressure back to a normal level.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Causes of Low Water Pressure

April 8th, 2015 Posted in Plumbing Piping
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Are you experiencing low water pressure or flow in your home? There are several different causes of low pressure, some that are easily remedied. The first step is to determine where and what is causing the reduction in water flow. Here are some tips to find the problem and how it can be fixed.

Isolated Low Water Pressure Problems

Are all your faucets experiencing low water pressure? If it is only in your bathroom or kitchen, it may be an isolated issue. For example, if only one faucet has low pressure, the supply valve for that faucet may not be completely open. Showers that trickle water may be due to a clogged showerhead, not related to the actual plumbing.

Whole Home Low Water Pressure

If you have low water pressure throughout your home, there are a couple possible causes. If you are on a municipal water supply, it could be low pressure from the main source. Using a hose bib water gauge can help you determine your base water pressure. If it is above 40 PSI, your base water pressure is stable; if it is lower, contact your municipal water supplier as there may be a problem with the supply.

If your base pressure is fine, the problem must be in your home. The most common causes within the home for low water pressure include:

  • Failed pressure release valve
  • Partially closed main water valve
  • Corroded internal pipes

While you can check the main water valve to ensure it is open completely, a failed pressure release valve or corroded pipes may require the professional assistance of a plumber. They can further evaluate the issue and offer solutions to resolve the problem.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Causes of Low Water Pressure

October 10th, 2013 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Weak water pressure is a common occurrence in many households, albeit an irritating one. You don’t have to resign yourself to a lifetime of dribbling showers and sluggish faucets, though. The inconvenience of low water pressure can be caused by a variety of factors, most of which are easily corrected by an experienced plumber. These are only a few of the most common causes of low water pressure, and practical solutions that may correct the problem.

If your low water pressure seems to be occurring primarily when you’re showering, you may only need to concentrate on the shower head itself. Over time, shower heads can become caked with mineral deposit buildup that affects the flow of water. A thorough soaking in white vinegar can remove those deposits in many cases. Replacing an aging shower head in favor of a newer one may also be a simple fix for low water pressure in your shower.

Weak water pressure that is pervasive throughout your home can be indicative of other problems, though. First, ensure that the main water valve to your home is in a fully opened position. Often, valves are not opened all the way after being turned off and water pressure throughout the home is less powerful. If the valve is open completely, however, you’ll need to look to professional solutions.

Water pressure boosters and installation of larger main supply pipes can correct your problem with relative ease. You may also have a broken or damaged water supply line.  You will need to contact an experienced and licensed professional plumber in your area to diagnose the problem and perform any necessary water line repairs. A professional plumber will be able to diagnose the cause of low water pressure and to correct it, resolving the problem once and for all.

Posted on behalf of Chuck Seagraves, Seagraves Plumbing

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You Don’t Have to Put Up With Low Water Pressure

May 9th, 2013 Posted in Water Line Repair
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One of the “so-called” little irritations in life is suffering through a shower with low water pressure when you are in a hurry to get somewhere; it just seems like everything takes more time. Needless to say, perhaps, is that it is also not very fulfilling, relaxing or soothing. Most of us tend to look forward to a refreshing shower after a long day of work, or play; but, if you have low water pressure, you may dread taking your next shower or, at the very least, tolerate it just as a necessary, unavoidable, ordeal.

First, determine if your neighbors also have low water pressure. If that is the case, there is really nothing to do but call the water company and complain. If, however, your home is the only one with the problem or if only parts of your home have the problem, then there are some things that you can have checked. A plumbing service company can check the water valve coming into your house from the city supplier. Your pressure reducing valve (by your household shut off valve) could simply need adjusting. Also, make sure that the home’s shut off valve is completely open. If your home is older, you could have rusted or clogged pipes or a broken or leaking water line.

If you think the low pressure is only affecting one faucet or showerhead, they may just need to be cleaned. Besides clogged aerators (screens), or partially closed valves, a blockage somewhere within the pipes can cause low water pressure. Once you’ve checked some of the common, simpler to remedy, causes for your low water pressure, make sure to call your local plumbing professional for a maintenance check of your plumbing system.

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Causes of Low Water Pressure in Your Home

December 7th, 2012 Posted in Faucet Repairs
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Nothing feels better than a good strong blast of warm water from your showerhead on a cool morning. However, when low water pressure transforms the flow from forceful to a limp drizzle, it loses its invigorating affect. Whether it is a showerhead or a faucet, there can be several causes to a decrease in water pressure.

If you’ve replaced older faucets with newer faucets in your home, you may notice a decrease in water pressure. That’s because faucets manufactured since 1994 have been required to include flow inhibitors to meet EPA standards. Faucets made prior to that time period had no flow restrictors.

If you have just moved into a new home or have recently replaced faucets in your home, there may be another reason for low water pressure. Debris and sediment can collect in the water lines during construction or during any shut down of the water flow in your home. Your faucets and showerhead have aerators or filters that may become clogged with that debris and affect the flow of your water.

To remedy this cause of low water pressure, simply remove the aerators from each faucet and clean them out. Do the same for your showerhead. Run the water through the faucets and shower spout, with both cold and hot water turned on, for at least two minutes to clear any additional debris. (You may need to create a temporary shield with a bucket to prevent the water from spraying out of the sinks while running without the aerators in place.) Replace the showerhead and faucet aerators.

If you are not able to determine the cause of your low water pressure yourself, it is time to call in a professional plumber to diagnose the problem.

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Dealing With Low Water Pressure

September 21st, 2012 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Does the water pressure in your home does seem to be lower than it used to be? Low water pressure can be an indication of a plumbing problem sit it’s best not to ignore it. If the water pressure is low at a single faucet or showerhead but the rest of your fixtures have good pressure, the problem may be as simple as a buildup of debris or mineral deposits in the fixture.  Remove the showerhead or faucet aerator and clean out any debris.

If the pressure seems low at all of your faucets, you can test the water pressure in your home with a water pressure gauge available at most hardware stores.  Follow the instructions for use and contact your local water authority to determine if the water pressure in your home is the right pressure for your area.  If not, then you should call a good plumber and have the problem identified and repaired.

Possible problems include a faulty water pressure regulator, a broken water supply line, or a clogged water supply line.  Water pressure regulators are located near where the water supply line enters your home and maintains a constant pressure inside your home.  The pressure may need to be adjusted or the regulator may have malfunctioned and need replacing.

Depending on the type of water  line, it may be corroding in the inside which will constrict the water flow and reduce pressure inside your home.  A broken water supply line will also cause a drop in water pressure.  With a broken water supply line, you may notice a wet area in your lawn or a higher than normal water bill.

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Household Water Pressure Problems

December 22nd, 2011 Posted in Water Line Repair
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If the water flow coming out of your faucets or showerheads doesn’t seem to be as strong as it once was, you may have a problem with your water pressure.  There can be many different causes of low water pressure.  The problem can originate at the municipal water supply, or maybe more homes have been hooked up to the water main that services your home.

A clogged, corroded, or broken water supply line can result in lower water pressure, your water pressure regulator may need to be adjusted, or the problem can be with an individual fixture.

Your first step is to measure the water pressure in your home using a pressure gauge available at your local home improvement center.  The guage threads onto your outdoor faucet or to your washing machine connection.  Read the pressure, then call your local water authority and find out what the pressure should be in your area.  If your pressure is correct, then the problem may be a clogged fixture.

Remove the offending showerhead or faucet strainer and check to see if it is clogged by debris or hard water deposits.  If so, clean out the foreign material and see if the pressure improves.

If you still think your water pressure or water flow seems unusually low, you may have a problem with your pressure regulator or your water supply line.  If the water supply line is corroded or broken, the result will be lower water pressure in your home.  The same is true for an improperly adjusted pressure regulator.

In either case, you will need to seek help from a plumbing professional for a water line repair or to adjust your water pressure regulator.

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