Hey everyone! I recently moved into a new house and I've noticed that the water flow is really low—it's not a pressure issue since plumbers checked the PSI and said it's good. When someone's showering, the water coming out of the kitchen faucet is barely half what it should be, making it tough to wash dishes. I can't even have two people shower at the same time without one complaining about the weak flow. A friend suggested I contact the water company for adjustments, but I'm wondering if anyone here has dealt with this before or has any tips? Could the soft water system we have be causing the issue?
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Have you checked the size of your supply line? Sometimes a smaller line can lead to low flow issues. If you're not sure, it might be good to check the dimensions of the pipes leading into your home.
Putting your water softener into bypass mode could help identify if that’s the issue. Also, check the spigots—if they’re low too, the root of the problem might be with your water main, possibly an old gate valve not fully open.
I'll definitely try that! Unfortunately, the spigots also have low flow. Guess I might need to inspect the water main.
You might want to check for a whole house filter. If it’s not maintained, it can really restrict flow. Try looking near your hot water heater or softener setup for any filtration systems. It could be a simple fix!
Good idea! I’ll look around there. Thanks!
I don’t know the size offhand. What’s the best way to find that out? And also, just to clarify, I live in a 10-year-old home in a hard water area with a soft water system.