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    kryptonite87654 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 8, 2013, 05:50 PM
    Low water pressure at sink faucet
    In my finished basement a portion of hot & cold water pipes (kitchen faucet) run up an exterior wall (approx. 6 feet), into the ceiling space, and over to the d.h.w. tank. During a cold snap I believe to water in the pipes froze (no water to faucet). After a few days, the water came back, but its running with very low pressure (less than half of normal). What can the problem be?
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    Feb 8, 2013, 06:24 PM
    Low pressure on both hot and cold? If so, I would suggest removing the aerator and see how the pressure is without it. If much better, clean or replace the aerator and you should be all set.
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    Feb 8, 2013, 08:39 PM
    I agree with mgd, the freeze/thaw can break junk loose inside a pipe and it can clog downstrea. Could be caught in the aerator or the mixing valve too.
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