Low Water Pressure/Flow Kitchen Faucet - Easy Fix

Clogged Kitchen faucet with low / no flow. Easy DIY fix to restore flow and solve the problem. Blocked faucet, debris in faucet is no problem after this DIY fix.
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[@tinak.3022]

I really wish I had stumbled across your channel at the beginning of 2023. The water pressure in our kitchen faucet was down to a trickle. I ended up buying a new faucet and tossing out the old one. This scenario, regarding minimal water pressure, had never happened to me before at any place I lived. You could have saved me a lot of money. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@mauraalexander9081]

84 year old widow and now I fixed it myself! Yea for me! Yea for you!

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped! Thank you for letting me know.

[@screambluemurder101]

Way to go Maura 👏🏻

[@jamiiiepilton1530]

Omg go you ❤

[@Lycan_Jedi]

OMG thank you! My water pressure was almost non existent! You saved me a $100 maintenance request!

[@paulmckenna5224]

I'm glad this worked for you.... My brand new Kohler faucet is doing this after 1 week....Clean high-pressure water going in, no clog in the feed line, no debris in the cartridge, but in that faucet head screen....tiny bits of rubber. They aren't causing the clog, because I can clean them out easily....but it seems the faucet itself is generating them somehow....some seal or part deteriorating after just one week!

[@yiren3307]

You saved me a lot of money. I planed to call a plumber, or buy a new Faust. Way to go!

[@peterwilliam8135]

My Kitchen sink was le aking around the hot and cold handle base. Took it apart- Replaced the 1225 catridge. Reinstalled it - No water through main spout- but both hot and cold water from the sprayer. Took the catridge out again to check alignment of the vent hole thinking that was the problem. Again same result. No water from the main spout. Until I saw your video. Opened the main spout and cleaned the filter - debris blockage - Reinstalled and lo ! the water flows out from both hot and cold side. !! Wow !. .Thanks a lot!

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Searched until I found this one. Exactly what I needed and it worked 100% !!! Thank you!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Great to hear!So glad it helped!

[@jadonmcgee6707]

I just tried and it WORKED! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped!

[@ethelbeavers]

"You'll get trone outta tha house wit a fawcet like 'at." You made this really entertaining as well as educational. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

That's too funny, I love it.

[@jameswellborn3886]

I have water coming out of my speaking slowly fast slow then fast anybody point me in the right direction

[@alexs6249]

Yep! This video helped fix my kitchen faucet. Thank you for making this video so clear and right to the point.

[@deveus1]

Thank you so much for this video. My faucet worked a little differently, but it definitely needed cleaning. Now I'm off to drain my water heater!

[@livi9724]

I love your channel, my husband works a lot and I am stay home mom I learned a lot of things from those videos and funny to say I started to do the lawn also this year and it never looks better than this year even neighbors feel that I raised the bar on that haha 😂 thanks

[@Spta97Vids]

I'm a long time subscriber and love your videos - strait and to the point without superfluous blaring music or an intro which lasts longer than the content . Came across this older one and I definitely notice the increase in production quality of your newer vids - great job! I happen to have the same exact Hansgrohe faucet and had a pin hole leak in the hose which luckily was caught by a container below (about a gallon over time) - something to keep an eye on or replace as preventative (company did me a "favor" and sent me a replacement). I'm also amazed how such little debris can restrict flow so much!

[@joemessman1]

Thanks for the tip. Cleaned mine out and now have a good proper stream!

[@DavoBrawn]

My faucet (cheaper Moen) has a filter where the faucet head meets the extendable hose. Simply unscrew the hose from the head and clean as per rest of vid. Great tip.

[@Niawen2011]

Even on city water you'll still get flakes of rust, sand from the city's percolation filters and algae. Great tip, indeed !! Thanks !

[@paulmarsh9544]

I'd love to have the water pressure you had at the beginning of this video

[@SilverCymbal]

If you are on a week watch my other videos they may be able to help you a lot.

[@stanwilliams4091]

Me too, mines brand new and is just a trickle and it’s fine at the hose split

[@MariahRacquel]

same here!!! that pressure was beautiful compared to our little trickle. trying to watch this video and fix now!

[@sondraholley2022]

Thank you!!! This helped me fix my kitchen faucet all by myself!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Awesome so glad it helped!

[@Pepeelepoo]

Thank you so much for this video! Single mom here and was able to fix my faucet!!

[@lorileijnb7616]

I did it! Thank you so much! I can't believe I fixed something - your video was so clear and easy, thanks for the help.

[@larry7463]

Thanks! You just gave me the information I needed to fix my kitchen faucet! Now it's working just fine again

[@ChrisBoylan]

Great video. Worked on a Franke TriFlow faucet too though disassembly process and parts were slightly different. Thanks!

[@adgoodness]

worked like a charm, thank you for this

[@tomchapple6279]

Thank you Mr. Cymbal. You saved me a plumber bill!

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped, thanks for letting me know.

[@jmartin778]

Thank you for your simple but easy intruction to fix!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the kind comment and for watching.

[@jamiiiepilton1530]

Omg THANK YOU!!! This vid totally saved my butt n my wallet!! So clearly explained and easy yo understand. Lifesaver ❤

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped. Thank you for the nice note.

[@picotine9565]

Wow - we came home from a long trip and I suddenly loss the regular flow in my kitchen tap - followed your instructions…. EUREKA!! since I’ve been finding the shower has no pressure lately - I will attack that tomorrow - THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!

[@tex1des]

THank u so much for this vid... able to fix the low water pressure in my kitchen w/o calling expensive handy man

[@edwinGiraldo]

Thank you sir, that was super easy and it worked. God bless.

[@dkathoke]

thank you so much! this was really helpful

[@KC-zw7ly]

Great vid. how do you fix if the pressure on the hot side is lower than the cold? The hot water pressure is great everywhere else. Thanks!

[@wlovett4]

Great job, good presentation, well organized. Kudos.

[@InnerSignature]

Thanks for the video! I tried it. Happy to have cleaned out the debris. However, my water flow did not improve. Could any other reason be the problem?

[@countrifiedjose7537]

Yes, your faucet may have more filter screens. Make sure hot and cold water is turned off at the valves inside your cabinet. If you check the water line under your sink that goes up to your faucet, there should be a plastic piece with 2 tabs that is in-between the faucet water line. Push in the tabs and pull apart. You will see a screen filter that may be clogged. Once cleaned just connect back and you will hear a click once connected. There may be another screen filter on the end of the water lines that connect to the valves inside your cabinet. Hope this helps you.

[@John-vc8ev]

I did everything but this! Days with very low water pressure. Thank you!!!!

[@simondwong8036]

Hey great video! Is it even possible to fix and increase water pressure for the sprayer and not just the middle piece? My sprayer pressure is kinda weak. Thx!

[@racerx1326]

Hi which pliers are you using??

[@bwmartens]

Thanks for the video! My filter was so old and brittle that it broke (or I'm a clutz). I put it back together for now but I'd like to replace it. Any ideas what brand or model this faucet is? I have the same one but can't find a name.

[@DavoBrawn]

Also, soaking in hot water and vinegar help loosen the mineral buildup.

[@gamingnaddiction2016]

Should do this on your water line hookups on your washing machine 2

[@JJRUPPPromotions]

Thank you so much! This just saved my day!

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped!

[@noisysparrow3636]

THANK YOU...

[@romilalal5197]

Thanks you for this video.

[@randallsmith7885]

Add vinegar to the water and it helps to loosen the mineral scale in your faucet parts.

[@oliviawang6658]

Thank you so much . This helped me fix My water faucet head

[@SilverCymbal]

So great to hear thanks for letting me know I am glad this helped.

[@weeverob]

For heavily mineralized areas of the country soak the parts in vinegar after it’s been brought to a boil with the heat turned off. The hot vinegar will quickly loosen and decalcify the faucet parts, finished using a stiff toothbrush and water rinse.

[@cristyvaldez25]

THAT awesome thing about sharing your simple stuff THANK you

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you liked it!

[@margueriterizzo7925]

What is the name of your faucet? I have exact faucet, bought online. I don’t have name or manual. I cleaned aerator etc. very simple. I want to figure out how to make my water pressure better. I looked for restrictor when I took mine apart. Like you I only had the two pieces and flat black washer. Does this faucet have a restrictor?

[@SilverCymbal]

If I remember its a Grohe or Hansgrohe bought from Home Depot maybe 10 years or more ago.

[@margueriterizzo7925]

@@SilverCymbal thanks for the quick reply.

[@jackboyne300]

Perfect! So helpful!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Silver Cymbal, That's some good info.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much! Always appreciate you watching my vids. Best wishes my friend

[@F4MU5]

Easy fixes. Great video

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@stellawat]

After your video, I can be able to fix the water pressure in my kitchen sink, without call a plumber at weekend. Thanks a lot..great video

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped. Thank you for letting me know too and for watching

[@kommoncents0000]

I've found I need to do this after I have replaced a whole house charcoal water filter. After changing the filter run the water some out of all the faucets plus the bathtub as well, then clean the aerators.

[@carolsoutherland4930]

Problem aerator fell out on its own, cannot find a replacement? Kohler K-R10430

[@ritalee1452]

Hi, Can I get the model name of Faucet? I've been looking for a faucet with removable aerator to attach countertop dishwasher but I haven't found it so long. I hope you can see this comment ; ) Thanks!

[@leedaq7767]

thanks for the video, i'm wondering is the mixer tab replaceable? I only saw people replacing hole water hose instead of only the head it self?

[@akersoltions]

Thank you very much for the know how!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@pinker812]

Is it weird that I've done this at so many people's houses I'll be over there like this pressure is terrible literally just take the aerator off and rinse it n it works perfectly

[@fernandorodriguez4382]

Nice and easy

[@loriimbesi9862]

hi, I have the same faucet and it constantly drips. I spent the last two nights trying to fix and instead made it worse...any suggestions for me? thank you.

[@vinnylam4499]

Thank you very much !

[@956IMMORTAL]

Thank you so much Sir!!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Most welcome!

[@dineshdinu4273]

Very much useful buddy... Thank you so much.

[@kirillagishev9854]

Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

You're welcome!

[@shoaib1029]

Thank you for your help mate.

[@joycehayes1528]

Thanks

[@mahmed8881]

Thank you so much I fix my problem

[@SilverCymbal]

That's great, so glad it helped.

[@JoeyRam.]

0:43 where you bought that tool?

[@Mr831REAPER]

amazing it work for me i just save a couple of hundreds of dollars because of you thank you i appreciate your work god bless

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it worked for you and saved you some cash! Thanks for the nice comment and for watching.

[@dig1035]

Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@119Agent]

I don't have the extruded aerator. Mine is completely flush except for the little holes. There is nothing to "grab" onto with a wrench. Any ideas on how to take it apart? I'd hate to try and pry off the face.

[@TraceguyRune]

Is aerator the same think as weather Flor restrictor?

[@ChuckBaggett]

Something like a bottle brush might be useful to clean up into the faucet.

[@SilverCymbal]

Great tip and idea!

[@michaelmendez9886]

Thanks man! This really did the trick.👍

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it worked for you!

[@allareasindex7984]

Even more effective if you scrub with vinegar. Helps dissolve minerals.

[@tinaonthebeach]

Perfect!

[@AssassinFortniteClips]

What if it's not a clogged aerator?

[@zhollow65]

Worked. You the man

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped, thank you for letting me know and for watching.

[@TurtleFrack]

I wished you showed how you "simply remove the head off of the faucet."

[@goodlifetony]

What else could it be? Mine was clean

[@DARWINZOO]

Oh Lord little screen was clogged with rusty oily stuff. I can't believe water managed to get through at all. I had hoped to remove low flow but this is a plastic head requiring Moen special baby grabber toy! (Stupid stupid "only my company" tool but knockoffs fine. Used toothbrush, and a disposable floss "brush pick" sometimes I need the feather end & sometimes the tapered end. Do not use toothpicks people! Sharp end of wood skewers & "crab picks" (fixing daughter's thought I threw it in my gear.) The screen (identical to a pot pipe one) has a pretty then washer around it. I was worried about rubber wear so I took my thumb nail and gently scraped around the edge inside. More of a greasy rust there. Deep well water. Clearly tons of iron. It was down to a Newfoundland-goat's urine stream. Excellent video except having gotten my flat sided adjustable, yep! Male no threads Signed the mom who was scared I was about to be screamed at & we can't go to hardware, or refuse to. Xo

[@jason4547]

I also love any excuse to show off my Knipex

[@suzan24k]

I did all that and still have low pressure at the kitchen faucet only. Other faucets have good water pressure. Any ideas? Is there another filter?

[@countrifiedjose7537]

You probably have this fixed but check the supply line inside your cabinet. There should be a plastic piece that is between the supply line, push in the 2 tabs and pull apart. There is a filter screen that most likely is clogged. There may also be a screen where your cold and hot water lines connect to your water supply valves. Make sure to turn off water before doing anything.

[@davidwrobel3650]

@@countrifiedjose7537 what’s this plastic piece with two tabs??? We run copper here. Thinking my issue is the shutoff is clogged. Will have to take out supply lines and check there.

[@Screenplaywriter]

I need to fix my shower pressure 😮

[@OwnMyPhilosophy]

Thank you, this worked perfectly! #adulting

[@raywilkowski649]

I soaked mine in CLR

[@mra2957]

If you have a well then remove any and all flow restrictors or water savers. These benefit homes on city or paid for water. For well supplied homes they significantly reduce your water pressure. They are in every faucet and shower head!

[@RobertHoover315]

What is the make/model of that faucet? I have the same one.

[@SilverCymbal]

Its about 12 years old but I believe its a Hansgrohe, I dont remember the model

[@RobertHoover315]

Silver Cymbal thanks! I think I found it. Hans Grohe Talis Koop 04072. I sent an email to the maker

[@jozzy5322]

hello, thanks for the video. I have this same Hansgrohe faucet. problem is the little aerator has broken, do you know where i can get a replacement just for that part? thank you

[@Shadow91507]

Your faucet only had 3 pieces. Mine had like 5. Couldn't figure out what order to put them all back, had to leave the aerator out. RIP Shoulda taken a photo. Or the home designer shoulda left a picture of the order in the cabinet underneath the sink.

[@dkaren0605]

so kinda late to this party, but that faucet and a lot of other faucets with pull down sprayers are going to have another metal screen where the water supply connects to hand sprayer. Go get a clothes pin, a bag clip (you will thank me later), pull down the sprayer, start unscrewing the water supply from the sprayer -- NOW, do not let go, that water supply is weighted and will disappear, which is why I had you get that bag clip. Clean out that screen too. If the aerator was filthy, that screen will need cleaning too.

[@masteryoda1169]

Are you from Boston?

[@jacksonvang3429]

I use CLR it work just fine. Soak it tho...

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

Not the aerator now what?

[@jennyzhang5245]

Hi how to fix only low cold water? Hot water is ok. Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

I would check the valve feeding it. Open and close it slowly a few times while its running, it may have some build up in there. If it's stuck you can try my other video to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl7GhX9tf6-lbqc

[@humanyoda]

That was low water pressure?! I'd kill to have that kind of pressure.

[@SilverCymbal]

I will be having an upcoming water pressure video also that might be able to help you. We are on well water here so the pressure is adjustable but the new vid will help if you are on city water. Thanks for watching.

[@mommarhonda7500]

Mine is hot water side in my kitchen sink. It's a tad above a trickle. ||||

[@jclark42796]

Thanks, just saved a call to the plumber!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped!

[@CassStevens]

do you know who makes this faucet? I have the same one.

[@SilverCymbal]

Hansgrohe

[@CassStevens]

@@SilverCymbal Great, thanks. I found out on mine that there is another small screen in the end of the hose that can get clogged. If you unscrew the faucet end and disconnect if from the hose you will find a small screen you can pull out and clean.

[@iceflower1999]

How do I decrease water pressure? I would like to have low pressure so that my top does not get wet when I wash dishes or whenever I use the sink.

[@MrGordon437]

There are hot and cold valves under the sink. Turn them clockwise a little to lower the pressure.

[@jason200912]

For anyone that tried and it didn't work. At the bottom of the sink is the incoming hit and incoming cold. Those two metallic parts are usually more often the culprit. For bath tubs it's usually the faucet. Never let plumbers cheat you a thousand dollars on what should cost 40 or less.

[@saniyasolis7475]

So what would we do with the hot and cold 2 metallic parts?

[@jason200912]

@@saniyasolis7475 unscrew it and clean it out, blow it out, use pipe cleaner or bore cleaner

[@HorsepowerHouse]

And to think how many people drink water straight out of the kitchen faucet. (All that crap in the strainer) Just NO...

[@SilverCymbal]

Absolutely! Great point