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Low Water Pressure in Your House: 7 Causes and Fixes

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Is it one fixture or the whole house?

If only one faucet or shower is weak, the fix is usually a clogged aerator, cartridge or shower head – mineral buildup from Michigan's hard water is the top cause. If pressure is low everywhere, look further: the main shut-off may be partly closed, the pressure regulator may be failing, or there may be a leak in the main line.

Old galvanized pipes

Homes built before the 1970s often still have galvanized steel supply lines. These corrode from the inside, narrowing the pipe until pressure drops and water turns brown. The only permanent fix is repiping with copper or PEX.

Hidden leaks and water line problems

A leak in the main water line between the street and your house steals pressure before water even reaches your fixtures. Signs include a soggy spot in the yard, a high water bill or the meter spinning when everything is off. Leak detection pinpoints it so we can repair the water line without digging up the whole yard.

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