When you’re the property manager of a single -story or multi-story commercial building in and around San Jose, it’s important to take water pressure problems seriously. Normal water pressure ranges from 40psi to 80psi. If you have a sudden drop in water pressure from the lower to the upper floors, your boost pumps could be broken or you could have numerous leaks in your plumbing system.
Why You Should Call a Plumber for Your Water Pressure Problems
While low water pressure may not seem like a big deal, it can be disastrous for your building, depending on the cause. Common causes of low water pressure include:
- Boost pump failures
- Incorrect pressure switch setting
- Malfunctioning or old water fixtures
- Numerous small water leaks
- Pipe corrosion
- Pressure regulator failure
- Problems with water valves
- Problems with the city water supply
While it is possible that your water pressure problems are due to low pressure within the city’s water supply system, it is unlikely. It is more likely that you have a problem with the water supply system in your building, and if the problem turns out to be leaks or corroded plumbing pipes, you could be headed for a pipe blowout, which can cause extensive water damage, including mold growth and the need to replace drywall, carpets, and fixtures. If you’ve noticed a drop in water pressure or received numerous complaints about low water pressure, it’s time to call a professional plumbing contractor to evaluate your system and make the appropriate repairs.
Get Your Water Pressure Problem Solved with Help From O.C. McDonald
At O.C. McDonald, we have the expertise to diagnose your low water pressure and recommend the appropriate solutions to restore the pressure in your water lines. We can test the water pressure in your potable water lines to determine if your pressure is low, and we can pressurize your lines to determine if there are any hidden leaks. Once we’ve diagnosed the causes of your low water pressure, we can recommend the appropriate repairs and make those repairs, including replacing old, corroded and leaking plumbing pipes and adding or replacing pressure regulators and boost pumps.
To get help with your plumbing system and to diagnose the causes of your low water pressure, call us today at 408-295-2182