Q: I have just moved into a new home, but the water pressure seems really low. Iβm wondering if itβs being caused by a leak somewhere in the house. Is there a way to check on this?
A:Β Maybe you just moved to your new house from an area that had higher pressure and thatβs partly why you sense the pressure is low in your new house.
At any rate, stop at a hardware store and pick up a water pressure gauge. Follow directions for screwing it onto the hose bib next to your house.
Then turn off all the water in the house and turn on the hose bib full blast and see what the gauge reads. Forty-five to 60 pounds per square inch is about right. If you are at 35 to 40 pounds, check with your neighbors to see what their water pressure is.
If you all have the same low readings, thereβs not much you can do about the issue. You may be living in an area with lower pressure.
If you suspect some kind of hidden leak, you probably should call a plumber.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
