How to Find the Water Pressure in My House

Water pressure affects every water fixture in your home.

Water pressure is one of the many things homeowners need to be aware of. Water pressure that is too low will be ineffective for some household uses. Water pressure that is too high is wasteful and can be damaging to your appliances and plumbing. Using a water pressure gauge to find out the water pressure in your house will alert you to any problems that need to be dealt with.

Things You'll Need

• Water pressure guage

Instructions

1. Attach a water pressure gauge to a working faucet in your home. This type of device can be screwed onto any type of faucet and works well with fixtures for outdoor plumbing, such as your hose hookup.

2. Turn on the faucet and wait for a reading on the gauge. This can take a few seconds.

3. Look closely at the gauge. It will tell you the water pressure in your house. The water pressure is measured in psi and should be between 40 and 45.

Tips & Warnings

• The water pressure in your home should not be greater than 60 psi. This is a potentially dangerous pressure.

References

• Ron Hazelton's House Calls: How to Boost Your Water Pressure
• Popular Mechanics: Homeowners Clinic