Had a similar situation at my aunt’s place—she was dealing with low pressure for ages and just kept cleaning out the aerators every few months. It helped for a while, but eventually one of the pipes started leaking behind the wall. That was a mess. Honestly, I think as long as you’re not seeing any signs of leaks or corrosion, you’re probably fine holding off. Still, I get why some folks bite the bullet early for peace of mind. Pipes are sneaky sometimes...
Pipes really can be sneaky... I get where you’re coming from about holding off if there’s no visible damage. I’ve been there—kept an eye on things, did the aerator trick, and tried to avoid ripping out walls unless it was absolutely necessary. Sometimes, just being vigilant and catching small changes early is enough. But yeah, it’s a gamble. At least you’re paying attention, which is more than a lot of folks do.
Yeah, I totally get the urge to just monitor things instead of tearing into walls right away. I’ve had weird pressure drops that turned out to be nothing more than a clogged aerator or a sneaky shutoff valve half-closed. But sometimes I wonder—how do you know when it’s time to stop watching and actually start opening things up? It’s such a fine line between being cautious and just kicking the can down the road.
That’s the trick, isn’t it? I always find myself second-guessing—like, is this just a minor thing or am I ignoring something bigger that’ll bite me later? One time, I kept putting off checking behind a bathroom wall because the pressure loss was “probably just a cartridge.” Ended up being a pinhole leak in the copper. Makes me wonder if there’s a point where patience just turns into denial... How do you draw that line without going overboard?
Makes me wonder if there’s a point where patience just turns into denial...
Man, that line gets fuzzy fast. I always say, if you’ve got a mystery pressure drop and it’s not the obvious stuff (like a cartridge or aerator), it’s time to poke around a bit deeper. Water’s sneaky—ignoring it too long can mean a bigger mess (and bill) down the line. I’ve seen folks patch over “little” leaks that ended up rotting out subfloors. Not saying panic at every drip, but if something keeps nagging at you, trust your gut and check.
