Good call on the galvanized pipes—I've seen that a lot. Just to add, before jumping straight to pipe replacement, I'd recommend checking a few simpler things first. Start by inspecting your main shut-off valve; sometimes they're partially closed or faulty without you realizing it. Next, clean out faucet aerators and showerheads—mineral buildup is sneaky and can really choke off flow. If none of that helps, then yeah, definitely look into your pipes... corrosion isn't something to mess around with long-term.
"Next, clean out faucet aerators and showerheads—mineral buildup is sneaky and can really choke off flow."
Totally agree with this. I once spent a whole weekend convinced my pipes were shot, only to find out it was just a clogged showerhead. Felt pretty silly afterward, haha. Another thing worth checking is your pressure regulator valve (if you have one). They can fail or get misadjusted over time and cause weird pressure issues. Has anyone here had luck adjusting theirs, or did you end up replacing it altogether?
Pressure regulators can definitely cause issues, but honestly, I've rarely had luck just adjusting them. In my experience, once they start acting up, it's usually a sign they're on their way out. Tried tweaking mine a few times and it seemed okay at first, but it always ended up needing replacement anyway. Might save yourself some frustration by just swapping it out from the get-go... just my two cents.
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing—adjustments rarely seem to hold long-term. Plus, a failing regulator can lead to wasted water, which isn't great environmentally or financially. Usually better off replacing it sooner rather than later... saves headaches down the road.
"Usually better off replacing it sooner rather than later... saves headaches down the road."
Haha, learned this the hard way myself. Thought I was being clever by tweaking and adjusting my regulator every weekend—felt like a plumbing wizard for a minute there. Then one morning, woke up to a mini Niagara Falls in my basement. Not exactly the water feature I had in mind! Swapped it out after that fiasco, and life's been smoother (and drier) ever since. Sometimes DIY pride just ain't worth the soggy socks...
