Plumber In Los Angeles And The Things You Need To Do To Fix A Low Water Pressure Problem

If you have trouble using multiple fixtures in your house as well, a low water pressure problem may be the cause and a plumber in Los Angeles can provide the solution. For instance, if water drips from your kitchen faucet when your lawn is being watered, this is potentially a low water pressure issue.

Firstly, it has to be identified whether your nearby neighbors are experiencing similar low water pressure problems.  In the event that they are, the issue is likely with the city’s public works department.  A main water leak in the street line and/or structural issues with the city street may be the cause.  Water supply lines are the duty of city’s service provider or utility company.

If the low water pressure problem is more isolated and you are the only one among your neighbors with this problem, then likely the issue is a matter with your home’s pipes and valves which bring water to your home.  For instance, old pipes can be slow or stopped up with lime deposits or calcium buildup which can constrict the water supply.  A copper repipe could be a needed upgrade from older galvanized steel piping and can resolve a low water pressure problem. Other possibilities include a possible leak in water pipes which lead to your house or a valve or pipe obstruction. Clogged pipes often produce a steady stream of water that slows after a time period.  It is also possible that a supply valve is partly open or has been rusted closed.  This situation may be verified either by a utility service or a Los Angeles plumber then full water pressure can be adequately restored.

At times the low water pressure problem presents itself at a single faucet.  If you can, it is useful to dry and isolate where the problem is actually.  A single faucet or showerhead can be examined for a flow restriction, blocked aerator or washer which has moved.  It’s useful to take apart the faucet or showerhead and see what could be restricting the water flow.  Sometimes, water conservation aerators may be mounted and these can restrict the water flow from the faucet.  While this may reduce water bills, it may be undesirable for the utilization of the faucet.  Water saving regulators can help to save water but raise the flow required for the faucet and eliminate the low water pressure issue.

If you live within an area in L. A. which produces “hard” water or the city recently shut down water in order to make repairs, there might be particles or tiny rocks stuck in the line.  This “junk” could possibly get stuck in screens and gaskets and will need to be properly cleaned out. 

If you are living in a multi story house in Los Angeles, there might be low water pressure to the upper floors.  More powerful pumps or even more modern equipment may rectify this problem.  A test to check for pipe obstructions as well as interior leaking pipes may also be the cause of the low water pressure.

And finally, low water pressure may be traced to a defective pressure regulator.  Normally, a pressure regulator is preset by the manufacturer at 45-60 psi and that’s sufficient.  However, a pressure regulator can malfunction and then need to be replaced. A licensed plumber in Los Angeles can change this regulator at reasonable prices and fix the low water pressure issue.

Authored by Boss Plumbing & Heating Co., An L.A. based plumbing company serving the Greater Los Angeles area for over 2 decades.  Focusing in residential plumbing service, Boss Plumbing can be contacted at www.bossplumbing.com or at (323) 464-4700.