Cold water pressure lower than hot water

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Va_guy

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Through out my while house the cold water pressure is significantly lower than the hot water pressure. I was wondering what could cause this and how to fix it. I am on city water. Thanks
 
Since most home hot water is via the water heater, I don't see how this can be. The cold water feeds the tank and the pressures are normally the same, or the hot water a bit less than the cold. Do you have a pump of some sort on the hot water line(s)?
 
This has me scratching my head as well.

Lower hot pressure is much more common, due to a variety of problems. But lower cold pressure is not very common.

Could you give us a plumbing history of your house? Just maybe something will give us a clue that will help us help you.
 
All I could think is there are some severe bends in the cold water pipes after the water heater, which could be causing a restriction?
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