properly sized pipes and adequate water pressure, the difference may be insignificant.
A small, temporary change does not necessarily indicate a problem. However, if your shower loses most of its pressure whenever another appliance uses water, a plumber may need to inspect the system.
- Your Water Heater May Have More Work to Do
If both activities use hot water, the water heater must meet the combined demand.
A traditional tank water heater stores a limited amount of hot water. Taking a long shower while the washing machine runs a hot