How much will my water pressure improve after the repipe? Will anything else be different?
→ A: Your actual pressure is determined by your city’s water supply. That is, if your city supplies 60 PSI, your pressure will always be 60. After replacing deteriorated, clogged-up old plumbing, the water is free to flow through wide-open pipes. You will notice increased volume delivered through the new pipes. So, more water will be supplied to your bathroom and kitchen fixtures, heater, clothes washer, etc., but at the same pressure you have from the city. Your water heater will fill more quickly; the hot water will get to the faucets faster; and you should be able to operate two-or-more water sources at the same time, with little or no fluctuation in temperature and volume. Please be aware that this increased flow of water volume can stress and strain older fixtures, more often than not causing leaks in old faucets, showerheads, etc. If your fixtures are very old or worn, you may wish to consider replacement at the time of your repipe. Otherwise, you may have to hire another plumber
