Most people don’t think about their water pressure.
You turn on the faucet — water comes out. Seems fine, right?

But what if that “strong” pressure is slowly damaging your pipes, stressing out your water heater, and quietly adding dollars to your monthly bill?

We’ve seen it happen more times than we can count.
And the fix? Way simpler than the repairs you might face if you ignore it.

What High Pressure Really Does

Water pressure above 80 psi might feel great in the shower, but it’s not so great for your home. Over time, it leads to:

• Leaks in your pipes — especially older ones
• Worn-out washers and seals in faucets and toilets
• Appliances dying early (especially water heaters and washing machines)
• Annoying banging noises in the walls
• And a lot more water usage than you probably realize

It’s like running your car engine redlined 24/7 — eventually something’s going to snap.

What’s a Pressure Reducer, and Why Does It Matter?

Think of it like a pressure manager for your whole house.

A water pressure reducing valve (PRV) is installed on your main line, right where the water enters your home. Its job is simple:
keep the pressure steady, safe, and smooth — usually around 50–60 psi.

It’s a quiet little part that prevents a whole lot of noisy, expensive problems.

Real Story, Real Problem

We had a homeowner call us after noticing their kitchen faucet started dripping — then the laundry room pipe burst a week later.

The issue wasn’t bad plumbing.
It was sky-high water pressure (over 110 psi), putting stress on every connection in the house.
We installed a pressure reducer, replaced the worst of the damage, and haven’t heard from them since — which, in plumbing, is a good thing.

How Do You Know If You Need One?

• Constant leaks or faucet drips?
• Pipes that bang or vibrate when water turns off?
• Water pressure that feels too strong?
• Appliances breaking down sooner than expected?

You can test the pressure with a cheap gauge, or better yet — we’ll test it for you and show you exactly what’s going on.

Golden Valley Plumbing Can Help You Keep Things in Check

We’ve installed hundreds of PRVs across Sacramento homes — and saved plenty of homeowners from costly repairs they didn’t know were coming.

We don’t do guesswork. We’ll show you your pressure, explain your options, and if you need a reducer — we’ll install it cleanly, correctly, and make sure everything’s running smooth before we leave.

Wondering if high pressure is behind your plumbing headaches? Let us take a look. We’ll keep the pressure down — and your plumbing happy.

Your water pressure should be strong enough to get the job done —
not strong enough to break your pipes.

Based in Sacramento, we handle plumbing jobs all over the region—from Rancho Cordova to Granite Bay, and everywhere in between.