Dealing with a loss of water pressure in your home can be very frustrating. You go to take a shower to start your day, but the water falls weakly from the showerhead. You try using your faucet head to blast away the dried food remnants in your dishes, but it comes out at more of a trickle than a jet. Wouldn’t it be nice to address the problem now and prevent it from happening in the future? We certainly think so! Here are some tips to avoid low water pressure around your home.

#1. Examine Your Pipes

We’re going to go ahead and guess that preparing your air conditioner for summer is probably not on your to-do list. We get it: summer seems SO far away, especially when spring is just making an appearance (however small it may be). However, taking care of your air conditioner is not only healthy for your home environment but for your budget: the Department of Energy reports that heating and cooling accounts for almost half of your utility bill. The better maintained your HVAC, the more savings in the long run.