Your Plumber in
Harker Heights, TX
We're based just down the road in Killeen and work in Harker Heights homes and rentals all the time. One thing we see here more than anywhere else in our area: water pressure that's too high.
High Water Pressure in Harker Heights
The most common problem we find in Harker Heights homes.
Many Harker Heights homes get water at a higher pressure than their plumbing should see. Strong pressure feels nice in the shower, but over time it wears out faucets, toilet fill valves, supply lines, and water heaters, and it can turn a small weak spot into a leak.
The fix is a pressure reducing valve, or PRV, on the main line where water enters the house. It brings the pressure down to a safe, steady level. Plumbing code calls for a PRV when incoming pressure is over 80 psi. If your home already has one, it may simply be worn out. A failed PRV can let full street pressure into the house.
Signs Your Water Pressure May Be Too High
If you're noticing these, it's worth having your pressure checked.
Banging or Hammering Pipes
Loud knocks when a faucet shuts off or the washer or dishwasher fills.
Toilets That Run on Their Own
Fill valves that keep wearing out or toilets that cycle without being flushed.
Dripping Faucets
Faucets and shower valves that start dripping again soon after they're repaired.
Water Heater Relief Valve Dripping
Water coming from the relief valve or its drain line can be a sign the pressure in the house is too high.
Leaking Supply Lines
Supply lines to sinks, toilets, and appliances that fail sooner than they should.
Very Strong Spray
Faucets and showerheads that blast water even when barely turned on.
Plumbing Services in Harker Heights
Everything we do in Killeen, we do in Harker Heights.
Pressure Reducing Valves
New PRV installs and replacement of worn-out valves.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless, any major brand or your own unit. Water heater services
Slab Leaks
We find the leaking line and reroute it overhead, leaving your foundation alone. Slab leak repair
Drain Cleaning
Clogs cleared, and main lines hydrojetted to remove grease buildup. Drain cleaning
Gas Lines
Natural gas and propane leak repair, line replacement, and new appliance lines. Gas line services
Backflow Testing
Annual testing, repair, and installation by a licensed backflow tester. Backflow testing
Harker Heights Rentals and Property Managers
We work with landlords and property managers across Harker Heights. Send work orders by phone or email, and we'll contact the tenant, work within your NTE, and send an invoice with notes and before-and-after photos. See how we work on our property management plumbing page.
Harker Heights Plumbing Questions
What does a pressure reducing valve do?
A pressure reducing valve, or PRV, sits on the main water line where it enters your home and lowers the city's incoming pressure to a safe, steady level for your pipes, fixtures, and appliances.
What water pressure is too high?
Plumbing code calls for a pressure reducing valve when the incoming water pressure is over 80 psi. Most homes do well somewhere in the 50 to 70 psi range.
I already have a PRV. Why is my pressure still high?
PRVs wear out. When one fails, it can let full street pressure into the house. If your pressure is high even though you have a PRV, the valve may need to be replaced.
Can high water pressure damage my water heater?
It can. High pressure puts extra strain on the tank, the supply lines, and the relief valve, and a relief valve that drips or discharges can be a sign the pressure in the house is too high.
Do you work with Harker Heights landlords and property managers?
Yes. We take work orders by phone or email, contact tenants to schedule, work within your NTE, and send invoices with notes and before-and-after photos.
Need a Plumber in Harker Heights?
Give us a call. You'll get a written estimate before any work begins.