I have lost water pressure in my 1983 home. My pipes are made of copper and I have not had any problems until this morning. I am thinking that one of the pipes has cracked due to the cold temps last night but I just don't know where to start! I need some help with troubleshooting before I call a plumber. Can someone please help?
For more details...I lose water pressure in the far back bathroom. I have no water filling up the toilet AT ALL. When I turn on the faucet, I lose pressure on the other side of the house. Basically, the further back I go in the house, the less pressure I get. This happen OVERNIGHT. That toilet, by the way, is right next to an outside brick wall where there is an ouside faucet. Thinking there is a link between the two. NO...I did not leave my water dripping last night but I did have insulation on the outside faucet.
2006-12-03 04:00:57 · 8 answers · asked by Musicman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
HI, I HAD ALL THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS YOU TODAY - NTH TEXAS. TURNED ON ALL FAUCETS (HOT AND COLD)FOR ABOUT 5 MIN. WENT OUT AND TURNED ON OUTSIDE FAUCETS TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE RUNNING AND TURNED BACK OFF. TURNED OFF ALL FAUCETS WAITED ANOTHER 5 MIN OR SO AND WHOLLA. DON'T KNOW IF THESE STEPS ACTUALLY FIXED IT OR IF IT JUST GOT WARM BUT I WAS SURE RELIEVED. BY THE BY DID YOUR PROBLEM GET SOLVED?
2006-12-03 14:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by BH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper pipes were introduced in the early 80's to replace galvinised pipes which are harmful to health and blocked up faster than copper ones so you had to replace the galvinised ones ever 10 to 20 years so copper was the prefered option .However copper in very cold weather lets all or part of the water inside freeze thus giving you little or no pressure .There could be a blockage depending how clean your water is but highly unlikely ..As for it leaking it can only leak at joins the copper pipe is what is called annealed copper which means it is reasonably flexible and can be be bent to most shapes around the house without needing heat .If it continues in warm weather get a plumber if not buy some insulation to put around any outside pipes.
2006-12-03 12:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by john h 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like the pipe has burst between the toilet and the bathroom sink. go to where the pipes are located and have somebody turn on the water in the bathroom. if this is the case, it will be a simple repair. you will need a propane torch, 2 pipe couplers, a hacksaw, and a length of new pipe. and while you're down there, insulate all piping in the vicinity.
2006-12-03 12:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by c.a.d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your neighbors experienced a loss in water pressure or is it only your home?
To me, it sounds almost as if your water pump is on the fritz. Have you lost pressure everywhere in the house? Is the pressure greater on the bottom floor than the top floor? Check your water pump. That might be the problem.
If there was a cracked pipe or similar you will notice water stains forming inside the house soon. Keep an eye out for them.
Like I said though, go check your water pump first though. That's my 2 cents.
2006-12-03 12:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by sothere! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get in the crawl space of your house with a flashlight and follow the pipes back if you find a crack along the way then there is your problem
2006-12-03 12:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the copper lines froze up. Try heat them up with a hair dryer , heat gun or portable heater. Also try wrapping the pipes with heat tape.
2006-12-03 13:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by fauner79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried turning on the outside water? is your house on a slab or pier and beam? need more info....
2006-12-03 12:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by tgdjm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to call a plumber
2006-12-03 12:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋