Is there any way to increase water pressure?

Question

We own a house that doesn't have the water pressure that in anyway we're used too. This is throughout the house. Is there something that can be done?

Answer 1

You would probably have to change your water-main to a larger size.

Answer 2

First thing I have to ask, Are you on a well, or municipal water supply?

If you are on a well, it is fairly simple... find the bladder tank (should be located near the well head/pump). On the bladder tank, there is a valve stem. Check the pressure the tank is rated for, which should be stamped on the tank, near the valve, and inflate to that setting. This increases the air pressure in the bladder, which in turn, increases the water pressure throughout the home.

Another thing to check is the pressure switch... there are usually 2 or 3 different pressure ranges you can purchase. This pressure switch will cause the pump to kick on at the low pressure setting, and turn off, once it has reached the upper limit.

Between those two items, you can easily regulate the pressure in a system supplied by a private well.

Now.... if you are on a municipal system, that is your water is supplied by a city, or rural system... then you cannot get any higher pressure than what they operate at....first thing to do here, is check what the water pressure is that they supply to you. Call them for that information. If it matches what you have in the home... that's it, you cannot get any better (unless you go to a really large holding tank, and install pumps to increase the pressure ... and allow the tank to refill from the lower pressure supply as it needs -- all in all a very costly approach)
Well, I said you can't get any better.. you CAN increase the pressure slightly by going to smaller fittings....this actually restricts output volume though, and you probably don't want that. The principle involved is like putting your thumb over the end of a water hose.... you can increase the pressure a bit, but it restricts the amount of water you release.

Hopefully, you're on a well :)

Good Luck

Answer 3

I bought an old house and the jerk realtor told me the water was shut off. He didn't say turned off. All the cold water pipes were full of mineral build up and had to be replaced. Then the water was fine. Thank God I do repairs. The only other thing I can think of is that water pipes need to be reduced to increase pressure. Have your pipes been installed correctly? I guess check the pressure coming into your house for starters. If you have pressure there then you have internal problems. If you don't then b*tch to the water supplier. Hope this helps. Oh and if your pressure goes down in the morning when people are getting ready for work and then later when they get home, it's a call to the water company. Call them anyway. They should be able to give you ideas of what to check, what they will check, and any cost involved. Certainly call them before you call a plumber.

Answer 4

Speak to your water supplier, they have a standard they have to meet, my bro bought a new house & the supplier came out & checked the water pressure & had to take steps to increase it. It may be that it's not usually like that (last time it happened to me I called the water supplier & they were looking for a leak as they'd had calls to report it). There's always a chance that the problem is due to you having a cracked pipe on your property, or, and sorry to state the obvious, have you found the tap that turns water supply on & off in your home, that also controls your pressure?

Answer 5

Is the water pressure low throughout the house? You need to determine if it's a problem with your well or an inefficient water pump.

You need to talk with your neighbors and see if they have low pressure too. A lot depends on whether you have city water, a community well, or a private well.

You decision will be determined by these answers. If it is a private well, I recommend you consult a professional.

Answer 6

Something else no one has suggested that almost every faucet has a screen to catch deposits and debris... remove each faucet screen to check to see if they have build up.... bath faucets screens are at the end of the spout and may require pliers to remove... use a cloth around the metal to help from scratching the finish.... the kitchen faucet is the same unless you have a pull out type which will have a screen between the faucet head and the hose connection.... the shower heads have the screen between the metal arm and the shower head.... that's the first place i would look and also the cheapest and you can DIY.... good luck...

Answer 7

I'm going to assume you are on city water and you have called the city to no avail.

My old house had low water pressure from a city supply. I had to install a booster pump and a bladder tank to increase the pressure to 50 pounds per sq inch.

You can buy a bladder tank and a booster pump at Lowes for $50 tank, and about another $100 for the pump and switch.

You will need to connect the pump's inlet to the water supply, then the output goes to the bladder tank and the switch is on the bladder tank side. That's about it, quite easy to do.

Answer 8

Does it just effect those two items? If it does it suggests a blockage or restriction of some sort. Are there any isolating valves on these locations if so check they are open if its actually the whole house affected check your main stop valve is fully open. This wont actually increase the pressure but it will increase the flow.

Answer 9

what no one has mentioned , is ,, the difference between water pressure and flow rate,, pressure is the force water comes out at,,, and flow rate is the volume of water that comes out,, you can have high pressure with low flow rate,, or vice versa.
put you hand over the tap,, can you hold the water back with your hand??? if you can thats low pressure.
PLEASE NOTE,, YOU CANNOT INCREASE PRESSURE BY REDUCING PIPE SIZES OR FITTINGS. YOU WILL REDUCE VOLUME OF WATER.

Answer 10

othe question is how old is the house,what type of water do you use well or municipal,what type of water pipes do you have,then ask the question,it could be a lot of things depending on what i just asked you.be specific with your questions,an home problems.

Answer 11

if u can buy a half or 1 horse power water motor and connect it to incoming point of ur water supply when it is time to water income switch on the motor and u will get the more pressure







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