[bowsandelk]

My name is Kris,

This is my first time using this site, I hope someone can help. I have a gas water heater and I have noticed little white pieces of calcium or hard water floating in my bathtub when I fill it. It is getting worse so I decided to flush the water heater. I drained it per the instructions I found online for that brand then power flushed it but I never had anything other than water drain out, no sediment. Since I did that I now have very low water pressure in my kitchen sink and my bathroom sink but the shower, bathtub and one other sink between these two have normal pressure. Does anyone have any answers as to what is going on with my water?? I am by no means a professional and I am lost. Please help!

[speedball1]

These little white particles, are they hard or can you crush them between your fingers? Remove the aerator , (see image) from the spout of the kitchen and bathroom sink amd then check the screens. Can you get a good stream out of the faucet with the aerator off? Let me know, Tom

[bowsandelk]

The little white particles are not very hard I can crush them between my fingers. Already took the aerators off and the screens are clear. I know I'm being difficult. That's why I'm so confused. Thanks for any help though.

[Papa Smurf]

It sounds Like when Your water heater was flushed it broke lose sediment from your water lines or any build up in your water heater. It is possible it lodged in either your shut offs or Faucets.

Note: The aerator Does dreak down in different pieces, just be sure the drain stopper is in the plugged position so as not to lose any parts in the drain.

[speedball1]

Those "white particles" sound like calcium carbonate to me. Poppa Smurf had the right idea. You still have some crud down there. Try flushing it again.
For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by FLUSHING NOT DRAINING on a regular schedule. 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) followed by white or yellow grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). This shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Do this monthly to keep it clear. Now flush out your hot water lines on ALL fixtures that are affected . Now pull each aerator and clean the screens. Be sure you put them back together the same way you took them out. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. Hope this helps and thank you for rating my answer, Tom