High Water Pressure: Risks, Causes & How to Protect Your Home
Most homeowners never think about water pressure — until a pipe bursts or an appliance fails. Alberto Plumbing helps Austin homeowners identify, understand, and fix high water pressure before it causes costly damage.
Expert High Water Pressure Diagnosis & Repair in Austin, TX
Water pressure above 80 PSI is considered high — and in many Austin-area neighborhoods, municipal supply pressure regularly exceeds that. While strong pressure feels great in the shower, it quietly stresses every pipe joint, valve, and appliance in your home 24 hours a day. Over time, high pressure causes pinhole leaks, burst pipes, premature water heater failure, damaged washing machine hoses, and running toilets. The fix is straightforward: a properly sized and calibrated pressure reducing valve (PRV) installed on your main line. Alberto Plumbing tests your home's pressure, explains exactly what we find, and installs or replaces PRVs to bring your system into the safe 50–70 PSI range — protecting your plumbing investment for years to come.
Call us at 512-429-6933Why Choose Alberto Plumbing?
- Free pressure test with any service call
- Pressure reducing valve (PRV) installation and replacement
- Protects water heaters, appliances, and pipe joints
- Reduces risk of burst pipes and water damage
- Lowers water bills by reducing unnecessary flow
- Licensed Master Plumber — M-39647
Our Process
Simple, transparent, and stress-free from start to finish.
Pressure Test
We attach a gauge to an outdoor hose bib and measure your static water pressure. A reading above 80 PSI confirms a problem.
System Inspection
We check whether a PRV is already installed, assess its condition, and inspect visible supply lines and fixtures for early damage signs.
PRV Installation
We install or replace the pressure reducing valve on your main water line, calibrated to deliver a safe 60–70 PSI throughout your home.
Verify & Document
We re-test pressure at multiple points, confirm the PRV is holding steady, and walk you through what was done and why.
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