How to Test Water Pressure at Home (and Adjust It Fast!)

Is your water pressure so low that you have to run around in your shower just to get wet? Or so high that it feels like you've lost a layer of skin?

Then you need to learn how to test water pressure at home. And you need to learn how to adjust the water pressure. This is a super quick and easy project. This video covers both.

we'll show you how to use an inexpensive water pressure gauge to measure your water (the standard psi should be between about 50-60 but can be from 35-80 psi).

And we'll show you how to quickly adjust your plumbing's Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) so it gives you more or less pressure.

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[naseausderhuette]

Thanks! That was helpful! I need to add, that when you want to lower the pressure, you will have to turn on the water somewhere in the house after adjusting the screw. Otherwise you won’t see a change on the gauge. After releasing the pressure it will settle to your new set pressure 😊

[ORESKOmARK]

Just wanted to mention that your backyard is beautiful! Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.

[musicfusionu]

Excellent tutorial! Just bought a water pressure gauge, and increased our water pressure with no problem. Note: I had next to no knowledge about plumbing, so thanks!

[lvgirl]

Thank you so much. I was able to check the pressure and lower it myself. I especially liked the recap at the end.

[garyfriedman]

Thank you so much. Our garden hoses kept bursting. I have tried everything. So now I have lowered the water pressure & hope that solves the problem.

[tommoehringer]

Wow-- so well explained, Dino! Your's is without question the BEST plumbing-related video I've seen all week!

[vm]

Thank you. I have had to learn how to be independently proactive in caring for my home. Your instructions were very clear. I am right at 60 psi. Very empowering. How often should I do this?

[joshkellis]

Great Video + info. Thank you. Had my mom's refrigerator water line valve start leaking, got it replaced, then found the refrigerators water valve was leaking way worse too. I was wondering what would cause both to go at the same All I could think of was too high of a water So I needed to look into checking it myself. 1950's house, (some) new lines, 18 year old fridge, has been too many half a** "plumbers/workers" worked at my mom's house, along with other problems too, and ....me....
Sadly with very little knowledge of those things. So, .. I figured I'd give some things a shot. Can't/Shouldn't do any worse than the people that were hired. Lol.
Thank you. I appreciate it.

[DumbCarGuy]

interesting video, done well. I know many cities that don't have pressure regulators before or after the water meter.

[larryBurks-qkoj]

very informative. bardi HVAC came out to do a "complimentary" plumbing inspection. dude tried to charge me like 700 bucks to adjust the water pressure. man these people are INSANE

[kathrynm]

Thank you - this was a big help! Very detailed but not long and tedious detailed.

[nspencer]

Thank you thank you!! Our water pressure got turned up to high by the people doing our water softener sysyem and i was able to fix it myself! It was actually 10 over recommend on our tag

[tommiller]

He forgot to mention if your water pressure doesnt increase after turning the head of the bolt clockwise, you need to replace that regulator since it's bad. Usually after 20 years. it needs replaced. The new water regulators come in 5/8 inch and 1/2 inch for home use. They run about 100 + bucks. ( as of this posting 3-13-2024. )

[orlandoc]

Very simple and informative.
Thanks for sharing.

[shyskylark]

Great video, very informative for someone who didn't know anything about this!

[sergiorodriguez]

Great video very well explain, I thank you!! my water pressure is fine and so is my "Blood Pressure" I`d twice busted pipes.

[datguykirt]

Shouldn't you loosen the lock nut on the bolt before adjusting the pressure and then tighten it again when you're done?

[Lambchop]

Thank u very much Sir..u test out side, but my kitchen sink has horrible pressure but basement sink super pressure..by testing outside is there a reason for where u put on the tester?

[youkenaitube]

good quality video and audio. what camera is this?

[sepgs]

Thank you. Our pressure adjustment unit is new style, then the screw driver dent knob is pretty much worn out. I was able to use a wrench and adjust this time. I may change the unit when possible...