Test the water both ways: pressure and temperature at the tub

Bathroom pre-walks tend to test whether water comes out. Two more tests belong in the same minute. Pressure: run the tub and the sink together and watch for a weak flow that points at a failing valve, a clogged aerator, or supply trouble the inspector will notice while filling the tub. Temperature: run the hot water long enough to confirm the unit actually delivers hot water at the fixture, and note anything that suggests a water-heater problem two rooms away. A fixture that dribbles or delivers only lukewarm water is a condition an inspector can observe on the day — better that your walk observes it first. What is in your one-minute bathroom water routine? — Otto Mergl, Admin