Start with the pattern

  • Check whether hot, cold or both sides are affected.
  • Compare more than one fixture on different floors or areas.
  • Ask whether neighbors also have reduced pressure.
  • Look for visible leaks or unexpected water around the property.
  • Note whether the change followed recent plumbing or utility work.

Common causes

  • A clogged faucet aerator or showerhead can reduce flow at one fixture. A partly closed valve, failing pressure regulator, active leak, supply-line restriction or utility-side issue may affect a larger area. Water-heater problems typically affect the hot side only.

When to call a plumber

  • Call promptly if pressure dropped suddenly throughout the property, a leak is visible, the meter appears to move with fixtures off or the cause remains unclear. Avoid adjusting a pressure regulator without proper measurement and diagnosis.
Need a property-specific answer?

Online information cannot replace an on-site diagnosis. Call Scylla with the location and symptoms.

Call 619.419.7605