Pressure regulators are necessary because most municipal water suppliers pump water at extremely high pressures, which are frequently four or more times higher than your home's capacity. This is due to the fact that municipal water is sometimes required to service high-rise buildings, high-elevation neighborhoods, or fire hydrants.

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To check the pressure, turn on a water faucet. Allow a minute for the water to run. As needed, re-adjust the regulator. When the adjustment is finished, tighten the lock nut back into place.

High water pressure can cause sudden pipe bursts during the winter, when pipes are at risk of freezing, costing you thousands of dollars in water damage cleanup.

High pressure can cause your fixtures and appliances to wear out and fail or break down prematurely. Faucets, shower heads, dishwashers, and washing machines are all built to work with standard household pressure.

However, this is not always the case, and your home may not be the only one suffering from low water pressure. If that's the case, follow these simple instructions for adjusting a water pressure regulator.

This bell-shaped (usually brass) device is located near the water meter. Take note of the long screw that runs through the top center of the bell. A lock nut secures the adjustment screw next to the brass housing.

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Turn the screw clockwise (to the right) to increase the water pressure and counterclockwise (to the left) to decrease the water pressure.

High water pressure can also damage your water heater. A well-maintained water heater can last for ten years or more. If it is constantly subjected to high water pressure, it will need to be replaced sooner.

Water pressure regulators are devices that are installed near your main water supply. They take high-pressure water from a municipal water supply and reduce it to a level suitable for homes and their fixtures. A pressure regulator should be standard in any home built after the 1980s.