No one wants to start his or her day with a water supply issue at his or her home. If you’re facing water pressure problems at your home, then it’s high time that you look into the issue instead of trying to just install a water pressure booster to solve the problem. 

Thus, in this in-depth blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at the methods using which you can troubleshoot your water pressure problems at your home. 

Knowing The Scope Of The Problem

If you want to solve your water pressure issue permanently, then the ideal thing to do is to find the root cause for the same. According to a popular home inspector in Toronto, the first thing to note is – whether you’re facing water pressure issues throughout your home or just inside a specific area of the home. 

Places, where you might face water pressure problems, are as follows:

 

  • Faucet

 

In case you’re facing an issue with one single faucet inside your entire home, then it’s time to check its aerator. Faucets come with small mesh screens installed at the tip of their openings, known as aerators. Over time, these aerators become clogged with debris, which can affect the flow of water. Sometimes, a clogged aerator is most likely the problem. Moments like these are when you need to use a brush to clean the aerator openings. 

If you face water pressure problems even after cleaning the aerator, then most likely there are water deposits inside the faucet that needs to be cleaned. Or you may have to change the entire faucet for a new one. Tasks such as these must be carried out by professional plumbers. 

 

  • Shower

 

Similar to the case of the faucet as mentioned above – if you’re facing low water pressure through your shower, then it’s recommended to uninstall the showerhead and then clean the internal in a bowl of vinegar solution. All the accumulated dirt & debris will be cleaned and the water pressure will be reinstated to its original state. 

In case the aforementioned solution doesn’t work, then you have to change the showerhead. 

 

  • Taps For Hot Water

 

If you’re observing low water pressure through your hot water taps, then most probably, the main culprit is the water heater. It can be possible that too many mineral deposits inside your water heater are hindering the flow of water.

To solve such a problem, you may have to flush & clean your water heater. Moreover, you also have to look for leaks inside the water heater tank. 

Finally, if neither of the above-mentioned tips works, then you can proceed to tinker with your water supply valves to ensure that they’re open at their fullest point.