Protect Your Pipes: What a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Does for Your Home

Most folks don’t really think about water pressure until something breaks. But here’s the deal: if it’s too high, it can quietly wreck your pipes, wear out your appliances, and run up your water bill — all without you even noticing.

We’ve seen it time and again here at Jensen Plumbing LLC, serving Denton, Flower Mound, Lantana, and the surrounding areas. A little valve, often overlooked, could be the thing saving your home from a plumbing disaster.

🚿 Why High Water Pressure Can Be a Problem

Yeah, strong pressure in the shower feels nice — no argument there. But behind the scenes, it’s rough on your plumbing. Too much force all the time wears out pipes, joints, and appliances way faster than you'd think. It’s like redlining your car engine just to go pick up groceries.

What a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Actually Does

Think of a PRV like a bouncer at the door. It takes that heavy pressure coming in from the city water line and tones it down before it blasts through your home’s system. That keeps everything running smoother, longer.

What you’re really getting with a PRV:

✅ Pipes that last longer without bursting or leaking

✅ Fixtures (like faucets and showerheads) that don’t drip or wear out early

✅ Water heaters and dishwashers that don’t work overtime just to keep up

✅ Lower water bills — ‘cause you’re not losing gallons to waste

Signs Your Pressure’s Too High

• Faucets keep dripping even when turned off

• Your dishwasher or washer seems to give out too soon

• Pipes make knocking or banging noises

• You’ve had leaks or weird plumbing issues pop up

• Your water bill’s creeping up and you’re not using more water

  
  

How We Can Help

If you’re not sure where your water pressure stands — no problem. We’ll come out, check it fast, and let you know if a PRV makes sense for your house. Already have one? Great — we’ll test it and tune it up if needed.

We ain’t fancy. But we’re local, we’re real, and we do the job right.Give us a shout at 214-287-0445 or holler at us through the site.

Jensen Plumbing LLC

Plumbing Done Right. Every Time.