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We had recently noticed low hot water pressure upstairs in the stand-up shower and two tubs. In the one tub (jacuzzi tub) we had previously noticed white, soft, easily disintegrating to the touch scales, and assumed it was calcium build-up. The two factors combined, I flushed the hot water heater per the manufacturer's instructions, and got a lot of nice gunk out (no sediment or discoloration, just the calcium). Water pressure out of the drain valve improved as I flushed. When that cleared, I started up the heater again.
This helped the upstairs water pressure (temperature is fine) but it's still not back to what is was a few days ago.
Is there something else I should check? The house is a staggered 4-level house to access to pipes is a bit goofier than a normal story house.
Also, how far open should the cold water supply valve be to the hot water heater? Could it not being turned open far enough contribute to the resulting hot water pressure?
This helped the upstairs water pressure (temperature is fine) but it's still not back to what is was a few days ago.
Is there something else I should check? The house is a staggered 4-level house to access to pipes is a bit goofier than a normal story house.
Also, how far open should the cold water supply valve be to the hot water heater? Could it not being turned open far enough contribute to the resulting hot water pressure?