Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jillobeach's Avatar
    jillobeach Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jun 23, 2009, 01:38 PM
    Low water pressure in kitchen
    We have a Proce Pfister 'Classic Series' kitchen faucet and the water pressure is very low. We have replaced several of its cartridges and there has been no appreciable change in the water pressure. What else can we check?
    massplumber2008's Avatar
    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
    Senior Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jun 23, 2009, 01:50 PM
    Did you check the aerator.. Remove that (spins out counterclockwise) and clean it well. Run the water without it in place and see if pressure is improved. If necessary, you may need to replace the aerator to restore best flow.

    Otherwise, if changing the cartridges did little, try to check that the shutoffs under the sink are open fully and that no other shutoffs are inline in the basement, for example.

    Let me know...

    MARK
    Attached Images
     
    afaroo's Avatar
    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Jun 23, 2009, 01:56 PM

    Is it with both hot and cold, remove the Aerator turn on the water see if the water flow is good or still low, if it is good clean the Aerator install and check if the flow is Ok, if the water pressure is still low with the Aerator removed the problem will be either the faucet or the angle valves, come back to us and we will tell you what is the next step, Thanks.

    John
    Attached Images
     
    afaroo's Avatar
    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Jun 23, 2009, 01:57 PM

    Sorry Mark we were typing at the same time, Thank.

    Regards,
    John
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Low water pressure in kitchen [ 1 Answers ]

We are having problems with the water pressure at the kitchen sink. All of the other sinks and tubs are fine. Just the kitchen sink. Please help!

Low water pressure in kitchen [ 1 Answers ]

I have a two faucet setup in the kitchen by Glacier Bay. Pressure is very low on both hot and cold, but fine elsewhere in the house. What could be causing this? Thanks, James

Low water pressure in the kitchen [ 4 Answers ]

Hi, I have low water pressure in the kitceh, that means the sink and the water line for the fridge. The water pipe that feeds the kitchen is the same as the powder room sink and the backyard line. I have a lot of pressure at the end points (powder room sink and the backyard) but not in the kitchen...

Low water pressure kitchen sink after water heater flush [ 4 Answers ]

I flushed my water heater today. When I was done, the water pressure at all the sinks, tub, washer, dishwasher, etc worked just fine, except for the kitchen sink. I took out the aerator and confirmed there was nothing there. Ran the water without the aerator in and water pressure is still about...

Low water pressure in kitchen [ 1 Answers ]

The water pressure in my kitchen is LOW!! The problem started about 2 months ago when my dishwasher was not getting any water to it. The machine would run, but no water was coming in. Since then, the water pressure in the sink beside it has continued to diminish to the point that is is so low now...

View more questions Search