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Author:
orion memphis (TN)
When I turn on the hot water, water comes out and then I hear it hydraulic for a second or two. When the hydraulicing stops, rather abruptly, the flow immediately slows, sometimes to a trickle. The cold water flow has been reduced as well. When I divert to the shower, it seems to have good flow. The water heater is 3 years old and the house sat vaccant for 2 years with all utilities connected including the pilot light on the water heater. I had good flow when I moved in however had a lot of discoloration in the water lines to flush out. I assume this is the culprit. I have been here a week, would a good drain/flush/refill of the water heater be warranted or not really nessesary and what is your conclusion on the water flow issue? I'm thinking, replace the diverter.
Thanks.
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Author:
packy
it sounds like debris in there somewhere. it also sounds like an easy fix. maybe a piece of the washer from the diverter has come loose and lodged in the pipe going to the spout????
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Author:
orion memphis (TN)
I agree. Or debris from something has lodged in the diverter. The sure thing is, it's gotta come apart. So, I will start there and post my findings.
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Author:
North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Packy is correct, after 2 years the washers have became brittle and I'd say a piece of one is loose. I'd replace all of the washers in the faucet and flush it out good while it was apart. Now would also be a good time to drain and flush the water heater.
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