Your home likely has a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) that regulates water pressure from the municipal supply. When PRVs fail or need adjustment, they cause low pressure, fluctuating pressure, or complete water loss. Professional diagnosis and repair/replacement is needed.

High water pressure (above 80 PSI) damages pipes, fixtures, appliances, and water heaters. Your Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) has likely failed or you don't have one installed. This needs professional attention to prevent costly damage.

If pressure loss is sudden and affects your whole house, especially during peak times (morning, evening), it may be a municipal supply issue. Water main breaks, maintenance, or high neighborhood demand can cause this. Contact your water utility first, then a plumber if it's not a city issue.

If you have a private well, low or no water pressure indicates a problem with your well pump, pressure tank, or pressure switch. This requires immediate professional attention as these systems are complex and critical.

Gradually worsening low pressure throughout your home often indicates pipe corrosion or mineral scaling inside the pipes. This is especially common in older South Florida homes with galvanized steel pipes, which corrode from the inside over 40-50 years, narrowing the pipe diameter.

Sudden pressure loss can indicate a significant leak in your main water line, often underground. Leaks divert water before it reaches your fixtures, reducing available pressure. Look for wet spots in your yard, unusually green grass, or a constantly running water meter.

If you have adequate pressure on the first floor but weak pressure upstairs, gravity and pipe friction are reducing available pressure. This is common in two-story homes, especially those at the end of municipal water lines. A pressure booster system is the solution.

Low hot water pressure can be caused by sediment buildup in your water heater or a failing dip tube. South Florida's hard water causes mineral deposits to accumulate, partially blocking water flow. Professional flushing or dip tube replacement is needed.

If a single faucet has low pressure and cleaning the aerator didn't help, the internal cartridge or valve may be clogged or failing. This is common in older faucets or those in hard water areas where minerals clog the internal components.

Your Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) may simply need adjustment rather than replacement. PRVs have an adjustment screw that sets the downstream pressure. Professional adjustment ensures safe pressure (45-60 PSI) without over-tightening.

Banging pipes when water turns off (water hammer) is caused by high pressure creating shock waves when fast-closing valves stop water flow abruptly. This damages pipes, fixtures, and appliances over time. Water hammer arrestors absorb these shock waves.

If you have a private well and experience fluctuating pressure or frequent pump cycling, your pressure tank may be waterlogged or have a failed bladder. The pressure tank maintains steady pressure and prevents the pump from running constantly.