San Diego's municipal water supply often comes in at 80–150 PSI — well above the 50–70 PSI that residential plumbing is designed to handle. A pressure reducing valve (PRV) sits at the point where the main water line enters your home and steps that pressure down to a safe level. When the PRV fails or wears out, your pipes, fixtures, water heater, and appliances are exposed to that high street pressure every time water runs.

The damage from unregulated high pressure is gradual but cumulative. Pipes develop pinhole leaks. Fixture washers and cartridges wear out faster than they should. The pressure relief valve on your water heater starts discharging. Appliance hoses and connections fail prematurely. Replacing a failing PRV is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to protect your plumbing system.

We also replace main shutoff valves — the valve that controls all water entering your home. Older gate valves and ball valves can seize or corrode over time, leaving you without a reliable way to shut off the water in an emergency. We recommend replacing a failing shutoff valve before you need it, not during a burst pipe.