High water pressure can cause more problems than many homeowners realize:
- Pipe Wear & Leaks: Too much pressure can stress pipes, fittings, and shut-off valves.
- Fixture Damage: Faucets, shower valves, toilets, and supply lines can wear out faster under high pressure. Over time, this may lead to leaks and water damage to your home.
- Appliance Problems: Dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters may have shorter lifespans when pressure is too high.
- Higher Water Bills: High water pressure can increase water use at fixtures and may worsen hidden leaks.
- Noisy Plumbing: Banging pipes (water hammer) or loud water flow may occur when pressure is too high.
If you notice these issues, we can evaluate your system and repair or install a water pressure reducing valve where needed. Contact us today to schedule a free water pressure test and analysis.
Common Causes of Water Pressure Issues
Many problems happen when a PRV is worn out or not working correctly. Common PRV-related issues can include:
- Worn internal springs or seals
- Incorrect pressure settings
- Mineral buildup inside the valve
- Valve stuck partially open
- Valve stuck too far closed
- Aging or corroded PRV body
- Internal diaphragm failure
- Debris blocking valve movement
- Normal wear from years of use
- Poor sizing or improper past installation
Our plumbers can test your water pressure, inspect the valve, and recommend repair, adjustment, or replacement.
PRV Repair, Installation & Maintenance
Repairs for Water Pressure Reducing Valves
We provide fast water pressure reducing valve repair for malfunctioning valves. A failing or misadjusted PRV can cause several water pressure problems throughout the home. We commonly fix issues such as:
- Water pressure that is too high or too low
- Pressure that changes throughout the day
- Sudden pressure spikes
- Weak flow at multiple fixtures
- Faucets spraying too hard
- Banging or vibrating pipes from excess pressure
- Water heater relief valve dripping from high pressure
- Running toilets caused by high incoming pressure
- Higher water bills tied to high pressure
PRV Replacement
If a PRV is old or badly worn, water pressure reducing valve replacement may be the best option. We can inspect your system and recommend a reliable solution for long-term performance.
Water Pressure Reducing Valve Adjustment
Sometimes, a replacement or repair isn’t necessary to resolve issues like banging pipes or faucets spraying too hard. The pressure setting on your valve may simply need correction. Our team offers skillful valve adjustment to bring your system’s pressure back into a safe range. By properly calibrating your PRV, we can help reduce unnecessary strain on your pipes, fittings, and shut-off valves.
Maintenance
Routine water pressure reducing valve maintenance can help extend valve life and catch small problems early. Regular upkeep is essential for ensuring that the valve continues to lower incoming water pressure to a level that is safe for your plumbing system. Standard maintenance tasks typically involved in PRV upkeep include:
- Water pressure testing
- Leak inspections
- Performance checks
- Calibration
- Checking that no air is trapped in the pilot system
- Checking pilot diaphragm
- Cleaning strainer screen
- Inspecting ball valve, if the PRV is equipped
- Replacing plugged fittings
Ongoing maintenance also allows our plumbers to check for mineral buildup or debris that could block valve movement. Hard water, and therefore scale accumulation, is common in Central Texas and can often cause plumbing problems.
