Few things are as disappointing as turning on the water only to find a dribble coming out of your shower head. Fortunately, there are some simple plumbing strategies you can use to maintain a strong stream. The team at the Drain Doctor in Levelland, TX, has shared a few of their best tips to help you avoid a loss of water pressure.

Plumbing Tips for Great Water Pressure

1. Get a Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Most showers have something called a balancing valve, which controls the amount of water pressure in your fixtures. This can be the cause of your pressure loss. One easy way to check this is by flushing your toilet when the shower is on. If the water temperature or pressure changes when you do this, it’s because of the valve. Getting a thermostatic mixing valve will give you more control.

2. Check the Diverter Valve

Diverter valves are common in shower-and-tub combos. When you turn the water on, it flows to the faucet that fills the tub, but pulling up a pin or flipping a handle will divert the water to the shower head. If the valve is old or broken, you may be losing a lot of your pressure to the tub. Check to see if any water leaks out of the tub faucet when the shower is on. If it does, have a plumber replace it.

3. Unclog the Shower Head

If your shower head is old, grime and other debris can get inside the fixture and clog it up. Fortunately, this is an easy fix. Remove the shower head, and soak it in a cleaning solution. A great choice is one that targets calcium, lime, and rust. Look for “CLR” on the bottle.

If you feel you’re not getting enough water pressure in your shower and you’re not sure what the problem is, call in a plumber. Drain Doctor provides expert plumbing services for property owners within a 30-mile radius of Levelland. They can help with everything from drain cleaning to pipe repairs, so contact them at (806) 894-3796 to schedule your appointment.