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    Nov 8, 2005, 07:04 PM
    Low Hot Water Pressure In Kitchen Only
    Hello i was wondering how can i fix hot water pressure in kitchen . Asked husband but 6 months nothing done takes forever to do dishes help . My faucet has 2 handles one for hot and 1 for cold . And only the hot has very little water coming out not a trickle though :confused:
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    Nov 9, 2005, 05:25 AM
    First check what is often overlooked:

    Check every valve on the hot side to be sure it is fully open.

    If they're all open, the problem is likely in the faucet: and if that's the case, you can replace the "innards".

    Is it a single, or double, handle faucet? And do you know what brand?
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    Nov 9, 2005, 07:32 AM
    Rick gave you some good advice. You must shut off the water to9 the sink and remove the stem and washer assembly from the hot water side of the valve.(see attachment). Once the valve's open, place a pan over the open valve to reduce splach and turn the hot water back on to flush out the hot water supply. You should have a full stream before you reassemble the faucet.
    That addresses Ricks concerns, however what was not addressed was the source of the blockage and that has to be looked after or it will just clog up again.
    If you do not flush,(not drain) your heater on a regular basis it will build up mineral on the bottom of the tank thatwill get in your pipes and clog them up. Let me show you how to flush your heater. Attach a hose to the boiler drain at the bottom of the tank. With the pressure on, open the boiler drain and let it run until the water runs clear. You will see a spurt of red,(rust) and some white grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). The whole thing shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. You might want to consider cleaning the screens on your areators if you have a high mineral buildup. If thev problem still persists after you have flushed, you will have to drain the heater, remove the boiler drain and go up in the bottom of the tank with a wood or plastic rod, (not metal) and try to break up the mineral and flush it out.
    Good luck, Tom

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