Title of Question:
Drop in Water Pressure
Name:Phil City: Orlando
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| Question: Return to home after a time away, water pressure fine, then next day, sudden drop in water pressure at all faucets. |
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| Answer: Hi Phil! Do you get your water from a well? If so, there could be issues with your pump. Many pumps have pressure gauges that let you know if you've got adequate pumping power. Your gauge, if you have one, should read at around 40 to 60 psi. Other possible culprits, whether you use a well or city water, include water softeners and in-line filters. These can get clogged and dramatically slow down the flow of your water. One other easy thing to check is your water meter. Is the dial on it circling rapidly, even though you are not using any water in the house? If so, this would indicate a leak. Check in your basement or crawlspace to see if you see any evidence of a leak. If so, you've found your problem. If not, the leak could be in a water supply line running to the house. Either way, you should give your water department's emergency number a call to report the leak. Hope this helps! |
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