Kitchen Faucet with Low water pressure

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Kitchen Faucet with Low water pressure
Author: DonnaH (AL) While using my kitchen faucet, the water all of a sudden stopped flowing and then started again with very low water pressure. Every other faucet in the house is flowing normally. What could be the problem? Thanks in advance for the help. DonnaH
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Re: Kitchen Faucet with Low water pressure

Author: ArthurPeabody (NM)

Both hot and cold water? If so, then the aerator could be clogged. It's on the end of the faucet. It unscrews. Take it off. If water flows properly with it off then it's clogged. Take it apart, noting how it comes apart. It may be clogged with bits of scale that rinse off easily. It may have scaled up. You can try washing it with vinegar: let it soak. If you can't get it clean you can take it to the hardware store and get a new one for a few dollars.

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Re: Kitchen Faucet with Low water pressure
Author: DonnaH (AL) Thank you, I will try that immediately.
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Re: Kitchen Faucet with Low water pressure
Author: DonnaH (AL) That was definitely the problem. It works fine now. I can't thank you enough for your help. DonnaH Edited 1 times.
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