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I have NO water pressure at my house. Literally my shower is a dribble. We've never had good pressure but since they started construction on two new houses on my street its been horrible since they laid the pipes down. Who do I call about this? Wake County? Hire a plumber?
I live in knightdale and have city water. The house is two story and i've always had better water pressure upstairs though I wouldn't classify the pressure upstairs as 'good', but better than the dismal pressure we have downstairs. The pressure at the outside bib is also low as well.
I live in knightdale and have city water. The house is two story and i've always had better water pressure upstairs though I wouldn't classify the pressure upstairs as 'good', but better than the dismal pressure we have downstairs. The pressure at the outside bib is also low as well.
You need a plumber.
Pressure and flow on the main level should be equal to or better than on the second level
I live in knightdale and have city water. The house is two story and i've always had better water pressure upstairs though I wouldn't classify the pressure upstairs as 'good', but better than the dismal pressure we have downstairs. The pressure at the outside bib is also low as well.
The water meter has a valve which serves as a whole-house shut-off valve. Perhaps this valve is not fully open. The town utility people can check and correct this. The homeowner may also do it, provided that an appropriate tool is at hand. Shop Superior Tool Emergency Gas/Water Shut-Off Wrench at Lowes.com
4) The pipe between the water meter and the house has been damaged -- kinked or crushed. That would be unfortunate because any problems "downstream" of the meter are a homeowner responsibility. Is your house still under a builder warranty?
Make sure all the water is off, in and around the house, and look at your meter to see if it is still running .
A break or hole in the line under the house, will produce exactly what you are talking about.
Call city of Raleigh as they provide the water. They will come out and verify you have sufficient water pressure at your home. If it's outside it's their issue. If it's inside it's yours.
The difference between floors is a bit concerning. Even more so that you have worse pressure downstairs than up.
Definitely start with the Raleigh Water Dept though, it is possible that there are just construction or design issues in your house that were barely OK and the recent construction has caused a drop in pressure that made them worse. However, if they find it tests within their range, then you might have to get the plumbers out there.
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