Howdy, Trophy Club neighbors!
Your local comfort team from Christmas Air is back this month, and we want to address an issue quietly affecting many Trophy Club homes right now. You may not notice it until something goes wrong, but if your water pressure is too high, it can cause serious damage every day.
Most homeowners think high water pressure is a good thing. Strong shower, fast fill on the dishwasher, a hose that actually reaches the back yard. What they don’t realize is that the same force making those things feel great is hammering their pipes, appliances, and fixtures around the clock.
What High Pressure Actually Does to a Home
Safe residential water pressure ranges from 40 to 80 PSI. Many homeowners have no idea what their pressure is actually running at, and it’s often higher than it should be. At elevated levels, the damage is slow but compounding.
Every time a valve opens or closes, high-pressure water creates a shockwave through your pipes. Plumbers call it water hammer. You might hear it as a thud or bang in the walls when you shut off a faucet quickly. Over months and years, those shockwaves loosen joints, crack fittings, and fatigue the walls of your pipes from the inside out.
Your appliances take a beating, too. Your washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, ice maker, and water heater all have internal valves and seals rated for normal pressure. Running them above 80 PSI is like driving a car with overinflated tires on a rough road every day. The seals wear out faster. Hoses fail sooner. Repairs come earlier than they should.
The Signs Your Pressure Is Too High
- Banging or knocking sounds in the walls when you turn off a faucet
- Faucets and toilets that drip or run longer than they used to
- Appliance hoses that feel unusually firm or have failed unexpectedly
- A water heater that needs repairs more frequently than expected
- Noticeably high water bills with no change in usage
The Fix Is Simple and Inexpensive
A pressure-reducing valve, or PRV, is installed on your main water line where it enters the house. It costs $200 to $500 to install and automatically regulates everything downstream to a safe level. You set it once and forget it.
A PRV is one of the highest-return plumbing investments you can make. It extends the life of every appliance connected to your water supply, reduces the risk of a burst hose or pipe, and, in some cases, lowers your water bill. Most PRVs last 10 to 15 years before needing replacement. If you’ve never had your pressure tested, it’s worth a quick check.
Call or text Christmas Air at (972) 346-0576 or visit ChristmasAir.com. We can test your water pressure in minutes and tell you exactly where you stand. Serving Trophy Club, Southlake, Flower Mound, and the surrounding area. We’re here to “Change lives through the trades. Create smiles. Do it every day”—and that certainly includes helping you protect the home you’ve worked hard to build.
