What to do if the low water pressure in the apartment

Each of us faced a problem when water flows from the tap badly. This is not fatal, but still causes a lot of inconvenience and makes staying in the home uncomfortable, and some devices can not work at all with low pressure. All homeowners should be aware that there are certain norms for the level of water pressure in a house. When they are understated, then you provide poor-quality services, violating your rights. After all, you pay for utilities, and the conditions must be appropriate. However, sometimes the reason is not at all in a poor quality service. From this article you will learn about all the possible causes of insufficient water pressure, as well as what to do if there is low water pressure in the apartment.

Common Problems

Let's look at 5 main reasons for which there is a bad water pressure in the apartment.

Insufficient water pressure in the main pipeline . Where do we get the water from? Through the water pipe systems, it enters our homes from pumping stations. Since such a water supply system was installed for a very long time, pipes, naturally, wear out due to long exploitation. No one is going to change them, therefore, in order to save those pipes that are and to prevent future leakages, organizations reduce the pressure in the pipeline. In this case, the amount of water conducted is much lower. Moreover, in cities where new houses and high-rise buildings are being built, they are connected to the same water supply system. Therefore, it turns out that there are many consumers, but the pressure is still the same.

The more people consume water, the less pressure. How to increase the pressure in this case? Regrettably, the only solution is to replace the main pipes.

The pressure drops due to the connection of new buildings

Insufficient pressure in the pipes of your house . If you live in an apartment in a high-rise building, the water pipes of the whole house may be contaminated. Various deposits are formed in them that make the flow area of ​​the pipes smaller. If it is easier to explain, a raid is formed inside the walls of the water pipes, which increases with time, making the pipe half clogged. In this case, there is not enough water in the pipes. In this case, the riser must be completely changed.

Partial replacement of the riser is not recommended.

Also, the low pressure can be caused by the adjustment and the condition of the water-pressure equipment, which is located in the basement of the building. Where to complain in this case? It is necessary to contact the housing office, which is responsible for such equipment.

The water pipes can be contaminated

The water supply in your home is clogged. This is another common reason. Pipes made of metal are especially often clogged. Rust and other deposits form on their walls. And even if you have plastic pipes, rust can enter the system from the junction of a plastic pipe with a steel one. In this case, the water is difficult to pass through clogged pipes, resulting in a weak pressure. In this case, there are two options for development: cleaning the pipes or replacing them completely. Naturally, all such work must be paid by the landlord.

Poor performance of the mixer . The whole problem may lurk in the tap. Low head pressure may be caused when the cartridge or crane is dirty or damaged. Then it will be bad to pass water. It will be necessary to replace the crankcase or, in special cases, the mixer itself. The problem can be covered in a polluted aerator.

The aerator

may be contaminated. To see how to clean the aerator, see the video:

Scheme of water pipe . The pressure may fall if several water users are simultaneously included. For example, you wash in the shower, and someone from your family members flushed the toilet or decided to wash the dishes. Another case, when the washing machine is drawing water, the pressure in the system at this moment also drops, and you cannot wash your hands normally. Why it happens? Because the liner pipe is made so that water consumers are connected to it "in series". In this case, the water pressure in the last consumer will be too small.

These are the main reasons that can lead to low water pressure. To find out how to solve the problem, you need to determine the cause in your case. Now we will look at how to do this.

Find the cause

Check all the taps

Here is an algorithm for you, when you notice a weak water pressure:

• First, visit the neighbors from above and below, if the pressure has dropped and they have, the problem may be in the blockage of the riser at home, but to make sure it is, you need to do another step.
• Next, contact the owners of neighboring houses, and if the pressure in their apartments also fell, the problem lies in the water main, if not, the problem is in the riser of your house.
• If you find out that your neighbors are doing fine, then it’s all about your water supply.
• To determine if your water supply system is completely blocked, check all the taps, if they give a weak pressure in the same way, the matter is in your pipes, especially at the inlet.
• If, for example, in your kitchen the water flows perfectly and the pressure in the bathroom is weak, then the matter is in a faulty plumbing appliance.

This way, you can find out what the reason is. And having learned the reason, it is possible to make an action plan for its elimination.

Solve the problem

Clean the aerator

Now we come to the main question: How to increase the water pressure? Consider a few ways.

1. Cleaning the mixer. If the problem lies in the faucet itself, you need to either replace it or buy a broken part. You should also check the aerator. Unscrew it and see if it is dirty. If so, just clean it by rinsing it with water. When the grille is crammed, unwind it and clean it; if this fails, use a needle or an awl.
2. Cleaning or replacing pipes. If pipes are clogged, they need to be cleaned. The best option is to replace the pipes completely. Such work must be performed by specialists. All you have to do is to purchase the material and pay the workers. Buy plastic pipes, because they will not form rust, they have excellent performance and have an affordable price. If you want the water pressure to be even better, you can buy pipes with a larger diameter.
3. Pump to increase the water pressure in the apartment Install the pump in the apartment. To the water pressure in your apartment was at the right level, you can buy a special pump. It will provide good pressure, but only in the apartment. On the total riser in the house, he will not affect.
4. If the problem lies in the weak pressure of the pipes of your house, you can buy a pump and install it on the entire riser. In this case, you can negotiate with your neighbors to raise funds for such a device (this option should be implemented if your numerous requests to the housing office were unsuccessful).
5. When the problem is in the water supply system, it can be improved. For example, the diagram below shows how water consumers are connected.

In this case, the pressure is weak

In this case, the sink will have a low water pressure . But what can be done to equalize the pressure in all plumbing fixtures.

The collector wiring will help

Using the collector you can equalize the water pressure and connect the devices in parallel . In this case, throughout the apartment will not be observed drops in water pressure.

This way, you can get rid of a weak head. But what to do if the problem lies in clogged risers at home and you don’t want to buy a pump?

We struggle for the necessary pressure

Since the housing office is responsible for the work of the risers in the house that the pressure in your home is too low. In fact, you will assert your rights, as you pay for a certain level of water pressure, but you do not receive it. To achieve something in this case will be difficult and long, but still possible. If your application is refused, send it by registered mail. After 10 days of receipt, you can write complaints to the housing office and ask them to check the pressure in the system and to enter your apartment. If the problem is not resolved, you are entitled to demand a reduction in your payments, as the services rendered to you are of inadequate quality.

For a good head it is necessary to fight

If you, dear readers, have had cases with ZhEK , write in the comments, how quickly did the organization respond to your problem? Have they provided you with proper water pressure? If not, what did you do next? Such examples will help everyone to know what to do in case of failure and non-compliance. As the saying goes: "Forewarned means armed."

Video

The reason for the weak pressure can be covered in a clogged coarse filter. See how to clean it up: