Question: About two weeks ago it seems that my home is lacking water pressure, because when taking a shower or a bath and then turning on a sink or flushing a toilet water goes from a normal flow to almost nothing and will not return to a normal flow until you shut the water off wait about 5 to 10 min then turn it back on. Also can hear a thumping sound from basement. Any ideas on what may be the cause?
Answer: How old is your house and are you on a Well? Or, on domestic water? The thumping sound could be from a failing PRV (Pressure reducing valve).
You might pick up a Hose bib water pressure gauge and just check to see how much water pressure you have. 40-60 PSI would be normal.
If you are on a Well, let me know and I have several possible fixes for you.
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When flushing the toilet or using the washing machine the hot water shuts off or has very low pressure. The only ways to semi resolve the issue is by quickly turning back on the flow of cold water to the washing machine or waiting 10-15 minutes. There is a load thump from the basement when the pressure is lost. I’m on domestic water. Any ideas on what could be the problem?
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