{"id":"371","created_at":"2022-03-10T03:20:20.170Z","updated_at":"2023-07-13T05:15:36.213Z","properties":{"name":"Why is my water pressure low?","slug":"why-is-my-water-pressure-low","blurb":null,"content":"\u003cp\u003eLow water pressure can be an annoying experience for everyone in your home. You might feel like a nice hot shower only to find a trickle of water comes out. What about filling a bath and it takes what feels like forever? Sometimes the cause can be as simple as accidentally leaving a tap on, commonly a garden tap. Sometimes there may also be scheduled water works and outages in your suburb.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon low water pressure causes\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple outlets are being utilised at the same time\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClogged pipes can cause severe low water pressure\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour water shut-off valve may be partially closed or turned off completely\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgeing and faulty fixtures such as Shower heads and taps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorroded plumbing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater leaks in your piping\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaulty Garden watering systems\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Book a plumber\" href=\"../../../../../contact\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://uploads.prod01.sydney.platformos.com/instances/537/assets/images/cta-blog-info-2.png\" alt=\"Book a plumber\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I fix low water pressure?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you call the professionals, there are a few things you can try to increase water pressure or diagnose these issues in your home:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your neighbours - do they have the same problems with water pressure?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck all your taps and shower heads inside and outside your house. Do they exhibit the same low-pressure problem?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the answer is No then this indicates an issue with only one fixture and could provide a far speedier solution for us to fix.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the answer is Yes then it could indicate your main shut-off valve is partially off, there may be a bigger issue or something as simple as a scheduled water outage in your area.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://uploads.prod01.sydney.platformos.com/instances/537/assets/images/everyday-team.jpg\" alt=\"Everyday Plumbing plumbers and ute\" width=\"700\" height=\"431\" /\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Local Sydney Plumber\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe friendly team at Everyday Plumbing can help you with all your Sydney plumbing needs, including all types of blocked drains and clogged toilets. We have all the right equipment to quickly and efficiently locate the issue and find a cost-effective solution, so give us a call on 0488 801 008 or complete an online \u003ca href=\"https://www.everydayplumbing.com.au/job-booking\"\u003ejob booking\u003c/a\u003e today.\u003c/p\u003e","meta_desc":"Low water pressure can be an annoying experience for everyone in your home. 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