Most of us enjoy high water pressure, especially when taking a hot, relaxing shower. However, high water pressure can have its drawbacks, creating excessive stress on your plumbing fixtures and appliances, plus lead higher energy and water bills. A pressure reducing valve (PRV) can manage your water pressure, creating the right balance to save you money.
Dangers Of High Water Pressure
When water pressure is too high in your home, it can cause damage to almost every fixture, appliance and hose that water encounters. This daily damage can lead to premature failure of appliances, bursting water lines and hoses, and many other problems which can cost you a small fortune. Consider these points:
- Appliances. Your dishwasher, water heater and washer are all high-priced appliances which can be damaged over time by high water pressure. Keeping a lower pressure can reduce wear on these expensive items, making them last years longer.
- Hoses and pipes. High pressure can make hoses and pipes weak, leaving them vulnerable to bursting. Once a hose or pipe cracks, it can quickly cause thousands of dollars of water damage in your home.
- Water bills. Higher pressure means more water used, causing your water and energy bills to skyrocket.
Most homes should strive to have a water pressure between 50-70 PSI. However, many municipal water supplies can have pressures close to 200 PSI. To find out where your water pressure is and whether you could benefit from a PRV, call your local plumber to have your water pressure tested. It could save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on water bills, water fixture replacements and other damages.
Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.
