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    Jan 11, 2013, 11:09 AM
    Water Pressure
    The water pressure in my kitchen fawcett decreased for no apparent reason. How can I fix this. It's fine everywhere else in the house.
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    Jan 11, 2013, 11:15 AM
    Tell us what happens after you take the aerator off the end of the faucet.
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    Jan 11, 2013, 02:00 PM
    Yup! Removing the aerator and cleaning it is the first step (see image). While the aerator is out, run water through the faucet for a second or two to clear all sediment out, OK?

    Let us know how you make out, OK?

    Mark
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