I live in a mobile home park and recently they did some work on the water lines. Since then my kitchen sink has no water pressure, my washer will not rinse (but will fill), and the toilet tank in the master bath will not fill. Everything else in the house works fine. I know nothing about plumbing. We have spoke to the park and they say they did not do anything to make it happen so they will not fix the problem. Could sediment from them working on the water main gotten in my line? How do you fix it? Please help!!!!
2006-10-26 11:51:38 · 10 answers · asked by witchy woman 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They obviously broke loose some sediment in the line.
The kitchen faucet is easy.........unscrew the head and clean it out. Use a needle and back wash it, then reinstall. The washing machine may have screens in place (If not, it should...do it!) in the hoses. Clean them out! Check BOTH ends of the hose!
For the toilet, first try turning the shut-off valve (to the toilet) on & off a few times. That may dislodge the crud. If not, turn that valve off and remove the top of the shut off (in the tank) and remove the rubber stopper and replace with a new one. That should do it. By the way, your pressure has been unaffected with this whold process. You have, however, increased the FLOW.
2006-10-26 12:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see if anyone else in the park has the same problem. the places that have little or no pressure seem to be the common or most used. I had a water softener go and it clogged the faucets, shower and toilet. There can be screens on the wash machine hoses where they connect to the pipes, they might have caught it, so look there first. where the water comes out of the faucets usually have screens there too. You can remove the toilet line after you shut the valve off, but the line to the toilet will have to be blown out. Open the valve slowly to see if the block is before the toilet, any more than that, call for help.
2006-10-26 12:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by ardlesstraveled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you should check is the bladder tank (If you have a submersed pump in the well head). The bladder tank is normally near the well head/pressure switch. It will have a small valve stem on it - the same kind you see on tires. Use a tire gauge to check the pressure. Near the stem should be a label, or stamped into the metal, what the pressure should be. Use a tire pump, or air compressor to inflate the bladder to the proper pressure, and you should notice a big improvement in the overall water pressure. If the bladder will not hold pressure, then the bladder tank will have to be replaced. You can find them at most hardware stores, or building supply stores, that service a rural area. Plumbing supply stores are another place to find them. Other possible sources of pressure trouble, are the pressure switch, a leak in the system, low water level in the well (usually accompanied with a lot of air in the system), and with jet pumps, then a bad foot valve. You'll most likely want a plumber for most of these problems. Good Luck
2016-05-21 23:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible that when they did work on the water lines in your area, they could have knocked scale or dirt lose in the pipes. Usually the items that you say are not working right have a screen in the hose (washer) and in the faucet. Unscrew the tip of the faucet and clean the screen. Do the same with the washer hoses. Should be where the hoses attach to the washer.
I hope this is your problem as it is very easy to fix. Good luck.
Sounds like you may be in a park like my winter trailer is in Florida.
Let me know if this worked. usnret1976@yahoo.com
Don
2006-10-26 12:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Donald S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is probably sediment in your lines. unscrew the screen on the kitchen faucet and look to see if any rust is in the screen. that will be the easiest place to start. if there is rust you will have to clean out all of you water outlets. you can try opening your outside hose bib full blast and let the system flush out for a while
2006-10-26 12:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by gojets126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Junk is in your line. you have to remove the aereator, on your faucet and clean it. The stool will probably need a new flush valve, $12 bucks (with instructions that even my 7 year old grandaughter can follow) And your hoses to your wash machine have screens that are probably plugged. This is all stuff you should know how to do, whether you own your home or not.
2006-10-26 12:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by scary g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aask your neighbors if thier is low too they may of changed the line size thus reducing pressure make sure there isnt a vave under the home were the water ties in and make sure it is open all the way.
2006-10-26 12:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by switchplate2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the answer. Sediment is clogging all the screens and fill valves.
2006-10-29 14:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What worked for me was to let water out of the hot water heater and let it pressurize with air. Dont let out too much water though or you caould damage the heating elements.
2006-10-26 11:59:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the neighbors to see if they noticed any pressure drop. Then call the city inspectors.
2006-10-26 12:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋