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Author: DannyS (CA) The water pressure in my house was working fine when running multiple faucets or faucet and washing machine or shower and washing machine.. etc.... But now I can't run one with out losing water pressure every where else in the house. What can you suggest that I do or check or get replaced?
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Author: hj (AZ) I assume, from your description, that you have a failed pressure regulating valve.
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Author: packy (MA) first question, do you have a pressure regulator valve on your cold water main?
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Author: DannyS (CA) The pressure regulator valve is on inlet water main for the house.
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Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) I would suspect that the inlet screen to the regulator is clogged, rather than the regulator is faulty. It should have a union on it, you might open it up and take a look see.
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Author: hj (AZ) Most have the strainer in the body so you do not have to remove it to check the strainers, but I have also NEVER had a screen cause that symptom.
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