If your showerhead or other plumbing fixtures suddenly have reduced water flow, call the Olympia plumbing experts at Brooks Plumbing to take a look at your showerhead and provide the right solutions.
Causes of Reduced Water Flow
When reduced water flow occurs throughout a home, it can indicate that a serious plumbing problem has sprung up which needs to be addressed quickly. However, if water pressure remains normal throughout your home, and there’s only reduced water pressure in the showerhead itself, it is usually due to one of a few simple causes. The two main causes are lime-scale build-up or a clogged water screen.
- Lime-Scale Build-Up: There could be an accumulation of lime-scale, which is actually calcium, a by-product of hard water. Vinegar is a simple cleaning substance that can take care of most blockages due to calcium build-up. Specific calcium cleaning agents can also be purchased at the store, but avoid using harsh chemicals, as they can damage the showerhead.
- Clogged Water Screen: There could also be a build-up of gravel or other substances in the water screen within the faucet head. In this instance the showerhead would need to be removed. The screen should be able to be cleaned and all debris removed so that water flows freely once again, but if the screen is no longer usable even after cleaning, it may be time to replace the screen or for a showerhead replacement.
- Showerhead Pipe Problems: If cleaning off calcium build-up and removing clogs from the water screen to not help the low pressure problem, there is likely something wrong with the pipes leading to the showerhead. In this case, call an experienced plumber to properly diagnose and resolve the problem.
Brooks Plumbing has a team of experienced Olympia plumbing professionals who can help you out with a wide range of low water flow problems. We also find the best solution to resolve the issue. Contact Brooks Plumbing today!
