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PlumbingOct 15, 20262 min

How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House

Learn how to increase the water pressure in your house. I check my pressure with a gauge on an outdoor spigot, find the pressure-reducing valve where the main water line comes in, and turn it up a quarter turn at a time, from about 48 PSI to about 65 PSI.

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Winter Home Checkup

What to check, fix and keep an eye on to get your house through winter, sorted by when you’ll need it.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Check House Water Pressure
  2. 00:24Find and Adjust the Regulator
  3. 01:41Recheck and Tighten the Locknut