[Bertia]

I turned the valve under the sink in the bathroom off. I was trying to turn the flow of the hot water up but instead I turned it off. I turned it back on immediately and only a trickle of water came out. I haven't had water flowing in my sink since. What's wrong?

[massplumber2008]

It sounds like some crud got loose and clogged up the aerator at the end of the spout. Use a pair of pliers and unspin the aerator and clean it...should resolve the issue!

Let us know how you make out, OK?

Mark

[catonsville]

Also make sure the handle is not spinning and not opening the valve.

[massplumber2008]

Because Bertia said, "I haven't had water flowing in my sink since", the problem will not be with the handle unless this is a faucet with two separated valves...which is highly unlikely over the last few decades or so...;) Most likely, hot and cold water flow are not working by the description and the only realistic answer is the aerator getting plugged up!

Good day!

[talaniman]

I turned the valve under the sink in the bathroom off.

I have had shut off valves break internally both in the open, and shut positions and had to be replaced.

[massplumber2008]

Yeah, touching these valves can lead to replacement if the washer breaks off or the stems shears, but in this case, since it sounds like both hot and cold are affected ( "I haven't had water flowing in my sink since"), I'm pretty sure this is nothing more than a plugged aerator! Have a good day!

Mark

[hkstroud]

I'm pretty sure this is nothing more than a plugged aerator

And because Bertha hasn't been back.

Be nice if people said "Thank you"