What causes low flow in faucet?

What causes low flow in faucet?

Low water pressure in sink faucet Clogged aerators and clogged cartridges are two of the most common causes of low water pressure in a sink. The aerator is the tip of the faucet that the water comes out of, while the cartridge is found underneath the sink handle and enables you to stop and start the flow of water.

Can a faucet cartridge affect water pressure?

A clogged faucet cartridge could also cause low water pressure in your sink. The cartridge controls the water flow in your faucet. In other words, when you twist the handle open, the cartridge opens the valves allowing the water to flow.

Can a faucet cartridge get clogged?

Your faucet cartridge sits deeper in your faucet than your aerator and has a hole through which water passes. These cartridges become clogged or blocked by hard water build up which produces low water pressure in kitchen faucets. Often, they just need to be cleaned. This is another relatively easy DIY fix.

Why is water pressure low in one faucet only?

If the low water pressure seems restricted to a single faucet or showerhead, the problem isn’t with your pipes or water supply, but with the fixture itself. If it’s a sink, the most common causes are a clogged aerator or clogged cartridge.

Why is my kitchen faucet running slow?

If the kitchen facet is the only household faucet that runs slowly, look for clogged faucet cartridges, blocked faucet aerators and potential clogs in under-sink supply hoses. A low-flow kitchen faucet, which is designed to flow at a lower rate to save water, may also be the reason.

How do you fix a slow water flow in a kitchen faucet?

Check Your Aerator

  1. Remove the aerator from the faucet using pliers and a towel (to prevent scratching).
  2. Check the aerator for minerals or other deposits.
  3. Turn on your faucet.
  4. Rinse the aerator in hot water.
  5. Use a small brush (an old toothbrush is great) to thoroughly clean the aerator.
  6. Replace the aerator.