The high water pressure wastes the water at every fixture and stresses the pipes. A working regulator saves both.
The high
The high pressure pushes the extra water through the fixtures. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the high pressure is the waste.
The waste
The higher flow at each tap adds up across the use. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the gallons are the cost.
The stress
The high pressure stresses the pipes, the fittings, and the appliances. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the stress is the damage.
The regulator
The pressure regulator tunes the home's PSI to the healthy range. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the valve is the control.
The setting
The 40 to 60 PSI range balances the comfort and the waste. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the range is the guide.
The check
The regulator and the pressure get the yearly check. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Columbia, the check is the maintenance.
The call
Tune the pressure and save. Call 888-217-3585 and Columbia, MO Plumbing Pros will match you with a Columbia pro for the regulator.
Plumbing in Columbia: what to know
In Columbia, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Boone County — from Ashland, Centralia and Fulton to ZIP codes like 65215, 65216, 65202 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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