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    Daaave Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 3, 2017, 12:33 PM
    Aerator mixer?
    According to the link below, a part called the "mixer" is broken in our kitchen faucet aerator. The aerator seems to be working perfectly, just wondering:

    1. what the MIXER is supposed to do and
    2. should this whole thing be replaced?

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/attach...ator-parts.jpg
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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Jun 3, 2017, 01:23 PM
    The mixer bleeds air into the end of the faucet. If everything is working don't worry. However, they are only a couple $$ at HD. Make sure to get one with the proper thread pitch if you decide to change.
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    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
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    Jun 3, 2017, 02:49 PM
    Mixer aerates water. You will have a hard time getting just the mixer by itself. Why not to get new aerator that comes complete ? As suggested above, take the old aerator with you to Home Depot and get a new one. Costs $3.00.

    Milo
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    Jun 3, 2017, 09:57 PM
    Thank you!
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