How to Fix a Sink With Low Water Pressure
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Dealing with low water pressure can be a nuisance, especially in the kitchen if you need to wash a lot of dishes and tools. But did you know that you can resolve this issue with just simple steps? You no longer have to call a plumber and pay hundreds of dollars with the help of this ‘how to fix a sink with low water pressure’ video tutorial by Fix It French on Youtube. Read on for the full instructions.
Materials:
- bowl or container
- cloth
- 17 mm wrench
- flashlight
Instructions:
Step 1:
Check the cold and hot water to know which one has low pressure. This will help determine what hose you are going to take off.
Step 2:
If both happen to have low pressure, take off the aerator and hit it on something to see if anything comes out. A common problem is debris from the pipes or water stuck on the aerator. If nothing comes out, your problem must be in the water hose under the sink. Each one of the hoses underneath has a turn-off valve. Turn off the valve on the hose you will be working on.
Step 3:
Get the bucket or container and put it right underneath the hose. Get the wrench and start loosening up the hose. A little bit of water will come out, be ready to put it in the bucket. Little debris gets in this hose sometimes before it gets to the aerator.
Step 4:
Reverse the water flow so the water will come out on the bottom. After doing it a couple of times, you will see debris coming out of the hose. Once done, put it back together and tighten it first using your hands, then use the wrench. Do not tighten it too much. Remove the bucket and turn on the valve so the water pressure will come back up the hose. Use the cloth to clean up the area. This will help you determine if there are leaks. If there are none, you are done.
