Kitchen faucet.....NO WATER PRESSURE...is there a PLUMBER around here?..(Lady in distress...)?

Question

There's no water pressure on my kitchen faucet. I've pulled the screen, and the thingy behind it.....it's clean. What usually causes this? The water pressure elsewhere is fine. My faucet is not that old. I'm trying to resolve this myself so I don't have to call a plumber.... any other tips will be helpful and appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

if you have one, it's the very end where the water comes out.

a lot of times you can just unscrew it with your hand. turning it counterclockwise.  there is a small screen inside the airator that stops the water from splashing all over the place, but also stops any gunk that may build up inside the pipes.  to much gunk, less water.   look up at the place where the water comes out and you should see a screen.  if you can't do it by hand you need pliers or what's known as channel locks.

most all newer spigots have those airators on them and usually they all just s***w off and on.

good luck to ya.

Answer 2

Check the valves under the sink to make sure they're open all the way.

Answer 3

Simple process of elimination. Pull the airator(screen thinggy) off the faucet. turn the water on to faucet. If the water pressure is good then clean or buy a new airator. If the pressure is bad it could be a clogged supply line but it is doubtfull. It if probably a bad valve. 99 percent of the time it is

1. clogged airator

2. kinked line under sink

3. valve not open all the way.

Answer 4

Where the water comes out there is a screen. Its probably plugged up. You need to take a pair of pliers and turn the end of the faucet to unscrew it and remove the screen to clean it or replace it. This is the aerator

Step 1

Unscrew the faucet retaining ring that holds the aerator on the faucet.

The aerator is a small mesh screen that fits over the outlet to the faucet.

You can examine the mesh screen visually to determine if the screen has trapped sand or bits of rock.

You will also be able to feel if there is grit or dirt accumulated on the screen.

Step2

Rinse the mesh screen with tap water and use a small soft brush to remove any trapped sand, dirt or rust particles from the surface of the aerator.

Most areas with high mineral content in their water supplies will suffer from mineral buildup on the aerator and other areas of the water lines.

Step3

Boil the aerator in a solution of three tablespoons of white vinegar in one cup of distilled water for one hour.

Keep a close watch on the liquid level so that it doesn't boil dry.

Replenish the water as it evaporates to maintain the same level.

Remove the aerator from the boiling vinegar and allow it to cool.

Once the aerator has cooled, gently brush the screen with a soft brush to loosen any remaining deposits.

Answer 5

Wow, sorry i have no idea if the screen is clean..I was thinking lime build up...Sorry, I can't help, but I'll ask around for you...

Answer 6

Most likely the water supply lines /or one of them/ is clogged.

It is easy to replace them, shut water off, unscrew old ones and install new ones.

While buying, make sure you by ones for faucet, not toilet /they are different tread size/.

Also they sell them in different length, so make sure not to buy too short.

Good luck

Answer 7

spelled "Aerator" <google it> it's the screen at the end of your spout that you said you pulled with the thingy behind it.  good for you!  ~ bravo ~

i'll assume you have no water pressure equally on the hot and cold correct?

you may have debris inside the faucet body which will need a plumber to dis-assemble the faucet and flush it out depending on what type/brand faucet it is.

email me for more details if you'd like...