When you turn on your faucet, is the water running at a slow rate, becoming a frustration, or is it heavy pressure, not allowing you to open the faucet all the way? Either situation is a problem. While low pressure can be very frustrating, it is not as harmful as high pressure. If your water pressure is too high, it is harmful to your pipes, and it can even cause serious leaks.
Normally, water pressure should be around 50 pounds per square inch, but there are many factors that can have an influence on what you will see where you live. The elevation of your home, the number of buildings nearby, and the distance from the source are just some factors that can lead to an increase or decrease in water pressure. Many homes have a pressure regulator that will fix problems with water pressure, but if this device is faulty, you might start experiencing problems.
