DJ
First the water to fill the washer started running very slowly, then the garden sprinkler stopped working because the pressure is so low. This is all in the last few days. We cleaned the screen on the washer hose yesterday and today it is clogged again. The water heater is over 10 years old but this problem is so sudden. Also, we have a very tight budget and can't afford a new water heater, so if it might be anything else, we want to try any possibilities. All water valves are open. We can't see or hear water running or leaking anywhere. It's going to be 98 degrees this week and my garden is in danger of frying! Any help would be very much appreciated, Thanks!
Answer
If you're on a well:
Any recent heavy rains will stir up sediment and suck it into the waterlines, clogging the filters.
It could also be you have a waterlogged pressure tank, in which case you might be able to empty it out and recharge it (about 40psi) should do.
Not likely but possible, you might have problems with your pump, but, generally if you're getting water then you should be okay... However, you pump may have slipped or the side of your well caved in and that's allowing the sediment to be sucked through, that is if you haven't had any recent heavy rains.
Not sure why you mentioned the water heater as it eally has nothing to do with your problem (but your whole message is sorta cryptic, and reminds me of a plumbing test), but, if you drain it, it should get most of the sediment out, if not on the first try, repeat.
To fix the washing machine check unscrew the lines in the back of the machine (with the water off), and see if the filters on the intake are clogged. Do the same with the all the aerators.
Hope that helps.
DK
If you're on a well:
Any recent heavy rains will stir up sediment and suck it into the waterlines, clogging the filters.
It could also be you have a waterlogged pressure tank, in which case you might be able to empty it out and recharge it (about 40psi) should do.
Not likely but possible, you might have problems with your pump, but, generally if you're getting water then you should be okay... However, you pump may have slipped or the side of your well caved in and that's allowing the sediment to be sucked through, that is if you haven't had any recent heavy rains.
Not sure why you mentioned the water heater as it eally has nothing to do with your problem (but your whole message is sorta cryptic, and reminds me of a plumbing test), but, if you drain it, it should get most of the sediment out, if not on the first try, repeat.
To fix the washing machine check unscrew the lines in the back of the machine (with the water off), and see if the filters on the intake are clogged. Do the same with the all the aerators.
Hope that helps.
DK
I have a pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the pressure coming?
Curtis J
I have a electric pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the overall pressure coming out it just doesn't seem to be as strong as I would have thought. Thanks
Answer
I agree with Chris about electric pressure washers. It seems the o-rings in the pump dry out prematurely especially if not operated over winter causing you to have low water pressure. This has happened twice to 2 units that the brand started with a "K". I was only able to use them one time each and that was when they were new out of the box.
I agree with Chris about electric pressure washers. It seems the o-rings in the pump dry out prematurely especially if not operated over winter causing you to have low water pressure. This has happened twice to 2 units that the brand started with a "K". I was only able to use them one time each and that was when they were new out of the box.
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