Water Pressure Problems
Bought a condo in Brooklyn – Brownstone split up, one unit per floor. We are the top floor of 4 levels and a basement. We did our walk through – everything looked good. Post this, the sponsor installed 2 washing machines (and dryers) in the basement. After all condos were sold and sponsor was out…
Bought a condo in Brooklyn – Brownstone split up, one unit per floor. We are the top floor of 4 levels and a basement. We did our walk through – everything looked good. Post this, the sponsor installed 2 washing machines (and dryers) in the basement. After all condos were sold and sponsor was out of the picture, we discovered the when both washers are filling, our water pressure takes a hit. And when I say takes a hit, I mean we get NO water. What can be done? remove a washer? Is there anyway to increase pressure from the city? Do we need to get some consultation from a plumber? So many questions, begging for answers…..
Thanks for all responses! Will look into all these suggestions. Hooray Brownstoner forum.
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Sounds like either the buildings water main is undersized or possibly the improper mixing of supply lines.
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Doesn’t sound like a pressure problem. Call a plumber. Sounds like it’s either a cross connection issue or simply that you aren’t getting the volume of water you require (i.e your street-house pipe is undersized). Either way it is out of the capabilities of the homeowner. Unless of course, said homeowner is a plumber. Or a SteamMan 😉
Good luck amigo!