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rarmour
Nov 26, 2014, 11:51 AM
I recently had the city replace the water pipe coming into my house. When they turned the water back on everything worked. It wasn't until a 1/2 day later that my kitchen faucet failed to work while while the separate spray washer seems to work part of the time. The faucet is a Blanco all in one model.
Help!!

catonsville
Nov 26, 2014, 01:25 PM
Have you removed the little filter on the end of the faucet? Could be clogged and also the sprayer end could be clogged.

hkstroud
Nov 26, 2014, 02:08 PM
The little filter catonsville is referring to is called an aerator. Remove and clean or replace. Should cost about $3. Should unscrew by hand, but if not use pliers to remove. Wrap with several wraps of masking or duct tape to prevent scratching.

catonsville
Nov 26, 2014, 02:22 PM
Sorry for my miscalling the Aerator a Filter even though most do have a filter screen in them. The reason all was well was the fact that the water in your lines were okay and did not get clogged until the work area water got to your faucet. Your FAUCET should be fine.

hkstroud
Nov 26, 2014, 03:12 PM
No aspersions intended cantonsville, just telling rarmour the correct thing to ask for if the decision is to replace.

catonsville
Nov 26, 2014, 06:31 PM
None taken hk. Good info on taking it off.

ballengerb1
Nov 26, 2014, 08:00 PM
"spray washer seems to work part of the time" I think the problem is not just the arerator. Likely debris in the mixing valve. Is this a single handle faucet?

hkstroud
Nov 28, 2014, 06:05 AM
One step at a time Bob.

ballengerb1
Nov 28, 2014, 03:24 PM
2 days later waiting for that next step.

hkstroud
Nov 28, 2014, 05:11 PM
Bob you know that when people have what they want, we never hear from them again.