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City water pressure can fluctuate considerably, often increasing at night when the overall load goes down. So, test at various times of the day.

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An adjustment screw on the top of the regulator can be tightened to increase the tension on the inner spring. This reduces the water pressure as it exits the valve).

During the test, ensure that water isn't being used anywhere else in the house, such as at garden spigots or appliances.

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If you cannot locate your main shut-off valve where the main line enters the home, then you should do a thorough inspection of the basement, garage, or crawlspace to find this valve. Alternately, the shut-off valve location may be listed in a home inspection report.

A water pressure regulator reduces the flow of water into the home to limit the strain on the plumbing infrastructure. High water pressure can cause many plumbing problems, so it is important to keep it under control.

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A water pressure regulator is a valve that reduces the incoming water pressure to a manageable level for the home plumbing infrastructure. Water pressure regulators are installed where the main water line enters the home, just after the main shutoff valve.

A water pressure regulator can last from four to 12 years in a healthy plumbing system. However, most manufacturers recommend replacing them about once every five years to limit the potential damage high water pressure could cause to the plumbing infrastructure.

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Alternatively, the screw can be loosened to allow water to flow more freely through the valve, increasing the outgoing water pressure.

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The cost of a water pressure regulator installation depends on whether you hire a professional plumber to complete the work or if you have the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience for a DIY installation. Typically, water pressure regulators cost about $50 to $100 on average, though you could end up paying up to $200 depending on the size of incoming water line.

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To determine if you have a water pressure regulator, first locate where the main water line enters the building and find the main shut-off valve for the home. Typically, if you have a water pressure regulator it will be installed directly after the main shut-off valve.

Replacing an existing water pressure regulator is relatively easy. A water pressure regulator should be installed immediately after the main valve, using a set of threaded couplings to secure the water pressure regulator.

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Unless you are experienced at plumbing work, it's best to call a plumber. The installation may require repositioning the main water shutoff valve to create the necessary space for the water pressure regulator.

A water pressure regulator is a dome-shaped brass fitting generally found just past the main shutoff valve, where the main water line enters the house. It usually has an adjustment screw on top.

Screw the pressure gauge onto any hose bib or washing machine faucet. Turn on the cold water tap to measure the water pressure. If the pressure is between 40 and 60 psi, there is no need for a regulator. However, if the water pressure is over 80 psi, it is probably causing excessive stress on pipes, fittings, and fixtures.

If you don't already have the tools in your workshop, this can significantly affect the cost. However, if you decide to hire a plumber to install the water pressure regulator, the average cost for installation ranges from $250 to $450.

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Inside, a water pressure regulator has a variable spring-loaded diaphragm that automatically widens and narrows depending on the amount of water pressure entering the valve.

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Test the water pressure at least once a year. If the regulator's adjustment screw no longer has any effect on changing the water pressure, it's time to replace the valve.

It is common for municipal water supplies to enter the home with pressures as high as 150 or 200 psi. If such high pressure is present regularly, the strain can eventually cause joints to fail, faucets and other fixtures to leak, and appliances to break down.

Although it is not necessary for every plumbing installation, a water pressure regulator can be essential when the municipal water supply enters the home at a very high pressure or where water pressure is irregular.

Clothes washers, dishwashers, and some other household appliances have built-in pressure regulators. Even so, a whole-house water pressure regulator offers protection to those appliances, and it protects all the pipes and fixtures throughout the house.

If the water pressure is too high, it can cause significant damage to the valves, faucets, appliances, pipes, and plumbing fittings. When the system is protected by a water pressure regulator, there is less stress on the inner valves of appliances, faucets and shutoff valves will be less likely to leak, and fluctuations in water pressure are evened out.

If you choose to complete this job independently, you must purchase the necessary parts and tools, including threaded couplings, a pipe cutter, grit cloth, flux paste, solder, and a blow torch.

Once you have tracked down the shut-off valve, check the pipes downstream of the valve for a water pressure regulator. If you cannot find one after a lengthy investigation then it's likely that your home does not have a water pressure regulator.