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What is a PRV?
Many people live with underwhelming water pressure and assume that it's just what the city provides. This may not be the case! Residents whose homes were built after 2003 have a device on their water line called a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV). Water pressure in the home is like blood pressure in the human body. It needs to be within a certain range for everything to function properly and avoid sometimes serious consequences. The water pressure to the home should be between 40 and 80 pounds per square inch.
What are the symptoms of a bad PRV?
Low Pressure is one. Sometimes, when the PRV fails, it decreases the pressure and water flow across the entire system. If you observe poor water pressure at different faucets throughout the home, this could be the reason. Pressure Reducing Valves can also cause weird noises whenever different faucets are turned on. This sometimes sounds like a humming, squealing, or knocking sound. The PRV can also fail by allowing high water pressure into homes. Although this won’t affect your experience as much as low water pressure, this high pressure is wearing out the plumbing in your home. Finally, PRVs can fail by simply leaking. Because they are usually installed in the front flower bed, it will create a wet, soggy spot where this valve is located.
What repair options do I have for my failing PRV?
If any of these issues sound familiar, just give us a call. We can run some tests to determine if you have a PRV and if it is starting to go bad. If it is, then we can replace it for you. After the work, we put any disturbed landscaping back as neatly as possible, making it look like we were never there. You’ll have a brand-new PRV that can be easily adjusted and serviced in the future and a new stainless steel ball valve that you can use to shut off the water to your home without needing any tools. Why should I choose Legacy Plumbing for PRV work? We specialize in PRV repairs and replacements and have extensive experience handling expansion tanks. We have helped hundreds of homeowners replace their PRVs.
