2007-01-17 06:19:35 · 10 answers · asked by stacydoucette 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
single handled lever, not sure of brand.
2007-01-17 06:30:48 · update #1
Greets....
If it did work well at one time......
Maybe problem is in the aerator - that is the screen and air mixer located at the very end of the spigot.... pointing down usually... it screws off and is easily cleaned by separating its pieces ( you can see the particles.)
Unscrew the aerator and then turn water faucet on... if flow is good then clean the aerator.
If still no good then this won't help.
If ya have a disposal be certain to cover the hole so nothing you may want to use later does not travel down there. (Grin)
2007-01-17 06:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by DANIEL K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a feeling that it is 1 of 2 things that you should check into, which is causing just a trickle of water thru. They would be either a leak somewhere, which you should check out, or perhaps in how the plumbing was installed, the plumber connected the pipes in such a way that the water running through the pipes will not be evenly distributed. This can be quite a bit of money for you to have the problem resolved. What is also possible, but seems to be unlikely is that you have some sort of an obstruction in the pipes that is causing the blockage.
One final word of advice, and that is for you to use a licensed professional plumber, who can easily resolve your dilemma, Be sure that the company is with the Better Business Bureau. Also when choosing a plumber, like anyone else, get references, call them up, and find out how good and how reliable that they were in doing the work. The idea being, of course, that if you are going to do something, then you should have it done right the first time. Finally, remember that you should have them install with products that exceed Minimum Code, because Minimum Code sucks. The idea is for the work to last a long time. In other words, pay for the better quatity innitially, which will cost more, yet however in the long run it will cost much less, and thus be more cost efficient because you will not need to be doing constant repairs.
2007-01-17 14:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by kravitz44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest removing the aerator the screen looking thing at the end of the faucet to see if anything is cloging it. Seeing that the faucet is so new its probably something from instalation like teflon tape that broke off and is clogging it. It doesnt have to be very big at all to clog it since it restricts waterflow through a tiny hole to save water. If this doesn't work it may be a problem with the faucet itself which should be handled under warrenty call the company they should be able to help if its a good company especially after only a month.
Good luck!
2007-01-17 14:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by c m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the lines were not properly flushed. This can clog both the valve and the the little screen at the end of the faucet. Start by unscrewing that aerator screen that's on the tip of the faucet, and open the valve. If water flows, you'll just have to clean that screen thoroughly before replacing it.
If that doesn't work, check to see that the supply valve under the sink is open. If it is, and water still doesn't flow, contact the installer, because the valve will have to be removed and cleaned out.
Good luck.
2007-01-17 14:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it's not a system pressure problem?....other faucets work ok?
You might check if there's a little screen (diffuser) at the end of the spout. They are usually removable. Sometimes they will collect crud from hard water or pipes and become blocked. If it's hard water deposits, vinegar bath should clean it up. If it's a mechanical problem with the fixture itself, you'll have to offer more info to the forum
Good luck
2007-01-17 14:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by ken b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pipes may be full of mineral scale and/or rust (from the water heater). The faucet should be removed, the pipes inspected and cleaned, and any filters (like the aerator tip) inspected. I'd start with the aerator and work backward
2007-01-17 14:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by hwfiedler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a kink in the feed line or something obstructing it? (Look under sink) Are the feed valves fully open? Bushing adjustment to increase flow? Maybe an Oring has migrated. Did you install or did a pro? (call the pro back) Sorry, not much help.
2007-01-17 14:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a screen that adds air and makes the spray less likely to splash out of the sink and make a mess.
it can easily become clogged with metal bits and sand.
unscrew and clean it.
also check the valves under the sink to make sure they are fully open
2007-01-17 14:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ball type does me no good. Is it a Delta? Single handle lever, or dual heat knobs?
2007-01-17 14:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
take off the aerator on the end of the facet and clean out the minerals
2007-01-17 18:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋