So I ran a small load with no clothes -- just water. When it got some water in it, I shorted out the switch leads and everything started up and ran. Fine. I decided that meant I had a bad switch. I ...

If the water pressure issue is localized to one tap, check the shutoff valves there, usually located under the sink. Check for leaks If valves aren’t your problem, you could have a leak.

Remove hard water buildup If the issue with your tap isn’t the washers, it could be hard-water buildup. To fix this, mix some baking soda with a little bit of water to make a paste.

Some water customers in the City of Houston say when they turn on their water, they get only a trickle. Low water pressure is ‘DRAINING’ many of you from downtown to Garden Oaks to southwest ...