High water pressure can cause many plumbing problems, so it is important to keep it under control.
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What Is a Water Pressure Regulator?
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Clotheswashers,dishwashers, and some other household appliances have built-in pressure regulators.
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It usually has an adjustment screw on top.
This reduces the water pressure as it exits the valve).
Screw the pressure gauge onto any hose bib or washing machine faucet.
Turn on the cold water tap to measure the water pressure.
If the pressure is between 40 and 60 psi, there is no need for a regulator.
City water pressure can fluctuate considerably, often increasing at night when the overall load goes down.
So, test at various times of the day.
Typically, if you have a water pressure regulator it will be installed directly after the main shut-off valve.
Alternately, the shut-off valve location may be listed in ahome inspectionreport.
Maintenance Tasks
Test the water pressure at least once a year.
The installation may require repositioning themain water shutoff valveto create the necessary space for the water pressure regulator.
If you don’t already have the tools in your workshop, this can significantly affect the cost.
No, not every home has a water pressure regulator.
Not all homes need one.
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