How To Fix Low Water Pressure

Fixing low water pressure isn’t impossible with a bit of knowledge and plumbing help. Follow each of these steps to help determine the cause of your low water pressure and get your system back on track.

1. Look Up The News – See if any water-related repairs or incidents are happening in your area. Unfortunately, if this is the cause of your low water pressure, there’s little you can do besides wait for the repair to be completed.

2. Check The Water Valves – Both the main water meter valve and the main house shutoff valve should be fully open. You can either adjust them yourself with a spanner or call in a plumber if they are not.

3. Check For Blockages – If you only experience low water pressure in certain parts of the house, you likely have a blockage. Refer to our blockages section to go about fixing it!

4. Check For Plumbing Damage – There could be a leaking pipe or other water damage somewhere around your home, causing low water pressure. Although you can apply the temporary fixes we mentioned earlier, calling in a plumber is your best bet, especially if you’re getting low water pressure alongside the initial damage.