Suddenly low water pressure is one of the most common plumbing complaints. The cause is usually one of these seven:
If only one faucet is low, unscrew the aerator (the little screen at the tip) and clean out the mineral debris.
Whole-house low pressure often points here. The pressure regulator near your main shutoff has a 7-12 year lifespan.
Older galvanized pipes accumulate scale over decades. The pipes get smaller and smaller until pressure drops noticeably.
If there's a leak somewhere, pressure drops because water is escaping. Often paired with a higher water bill.
Check the main shutoff valve. Easy to overlook.
If hot water pressure is low but cold is fine, look at the water heater inlet.
Sometimes it's not you — it's the city. Check with neighbors.
If aerators are clean and the issue persists across multiple fixtures, call a plumber to test pressure at the main and isolate the cause.
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