Resolving High Water Pressure Issues

SAN RAFAEL — A couple of plumbing issues commonly seen in homes are drippy faucets and running toilets. When these types of issues occur, a homeowner will often hire a plumber to come out and repair the problem. That plumber may replace some washers or another minor part to get the dripping/running to stop. However, when these problems reappear a few months later, the homeowner is left scratching their head.

If you’re experiencing this type of scenario in your home, it’s likely due to a larger underlying cause: high water pressure. High water pressure issues are common in residential homes, and they often lead to the aforementioned problems. That’s why it’s a good idea to have your home’s water pressure checked to see if it falls within the proper range.

If your home is found to have high water pressure, it’s important to have this corrected. Besides causing faucets to drip and toilets to leak, high water pressure can void the warranties of any water-receiving appliances or fixtures in your home. It can also lead to disastrous circumstances like burst pipes, which can cause a massive amount of water damage in a short amount of time.