There’s nothing worse than turning on the shower and getting a sad drip, drip, drip instead! Where did the water pressure go?
Summer Puts Your Plumbing to the Test
Hot weather in Iowa and Illinois means everyone uses more water. Kids are running through sprinklers, you’re watering the garden more often, and those sticky summer days mean more showers for the whole family. All this extra water use can show problems that were hiding during the cooler months.
If your water pressure was just okay in winter, summer might make the problem worse!
What’s Stealing Your Water Pressure
Here are the most common reasons your water pressure gets worse when it’s hot outside:
Stuff Stuck in Your Pipes: Over time, minerals from hard water build up inside your pipes, making them narrower. During winter, when you use less water, you might not notice. But when summer comes and you need more water flow, these clogged pipes can’t keep up.
Old Pressure Parts: The parts that control your home’s water pressure work harder in summer. If they’re getting old or haven’t been checked in a while, they might start failing when you need them most.
Leaks You Can’t See: Underground leaks waste water that should go to your faucets and showers. When you use lots of water in summer, every drop counts, and hidden leaks become a bigger problem.
Rusty Old Pipes: If your home has older pipes, they might slowly break down inside. Summer’s heavy water use shows how much damage has built up over the years.
Warning Signs You Need Help
Don’t just put up with bad water pressure all summer long. Here’s when you should call a pro:
- Water pressure gets much worse when multiple people use water at the same time
- Some faucets work fine while others barely work at all
- Water comes out in spurts instead of a steady stream
- It takes forever to fill up your pool or bathtub
- Your sprinkler system used to reach the whole yard, but now only covers part of it
- You hear strange noises when you turn on the water
How Total Maintenance, Inc. Can Help
Don’t spend another summer dealing with frustrating water pressure. Our plumbing experts know exactly how to find what’s causing your water pressure problems.
We can figure out if you’re dealing with clogged pipes, broken pressure regulators, or sneaky leaks that are stealing your water. Our team handles everything from simple fixes to major plumbing repairs that get your water flowing again.
Ready for Better Water Pressure
Don’t let another day go by with disappointing showers and slow-filling pools. Summer’s too short to waste time waiting for water that barely comes from your faucets.
Ready to fix your water pressure problems for good? Contact us at 563.900.8788 or schedule service on our website!