Water Pressure?

Question

In the house I've lived in for almost three years, we have lost significant water pressure in our kitchen. I used to be able to use our dishwasher with little problem, now I can barley rinse the dishes I do by hand. It's down, almost, to a trickle. What could be the problem and how can it be fixed?

Answer 1

You didn't say whether you're experiencing low pressure anywhere else in the house, so I assume you are not. In which case, you should check the hoses that are coming from your kitchen water lines. If the hoses screw in, or have sctreens to filter the debris that may be present in the water lines, it may be time to check them. Lots of times, the little screen filters get so clogged up that water can slow to a trickle, or even stop the flow of water. Also, check any water filters that may be present in the dish washer. Also, check the areator screen that's present on the tip of the klitchen faucet, again to see if it has sediment build-up.
If, having checked all the filters, etc you still have a problem, it's time to check the water lines coming into the kitchen from your water source. There could be some blockage along the lines somewhere.

good luck

Answer 2

There are many variables that affect water pressure.
Was the pressure acceptable at all outlets when you moved in?
Do you have city water with a meter? Do you have well water?
If you have city water, have the water company check the pressure at the meter--sometimes they add meters for new housing in the area and don't increase the delivery pressure to accommodate for the added drain on the system. If you are using well water, there is a pressure tank near the well head that may need to be recharged with pressurized air (or replaced). If there isn't a pressure tank, your booster pump could be on its last legs and or the well pump itself could be going bad. Also, the down pipe (into the well) may have developed leaks that allow the water to just pump back down into the well.
Have you added more outlets without increasing pipe size?
Is the supply pipe to your home old galvanized pipe? That type of pipe has a tendency to rust on the inside thus cutting down the volume of water getting into the home.

Answer 3

first off unscrew the thing at the end of the spout on your faucet called an aerator, check and see if that is clogged, if it's not turn off water and check the water lines to your faucet under your cabinent unscrew them and point them in a bowl or cup and slowly turn the water on to blow out any trash in the line. If you have pressure there then the blockage is in the stems of the faucet call a plumber if your not a experienced do it yourselfer. If you have no pressure in the supply lines then you might have galvinized water lines and you need to replace the lines to the kitchen, again call a plumber.
hope this helps that will be $125 normally 85 but it's the weekend :-):

Answer 4

Well, I'll let the boys below (or is it above?) give all the details, but *FIRST* start by simply unscrewing the aerator from your faucet. (You may need plyers to unscrew it.) Often, with time, they get clogged with junk. Simply wash it out by running the water thru it backwards, and they usually clean right up. Screw it back on, and there ya go! :D If it is still full of junk and you cant wash it out, or brush it out with a stiff brush, replace the aerator. They only cost a few dollars at Home Depot or a hardware store. If that doesn't work, do what the boys say. :) Men are so handy for fixin stuff! :D

~Cindy! :)

Answer 5

You could possibly have a leak somewhere near the kitchen. If you have a filter on your water lines, you may need to change it. The filter could be clogged. You could call a plumber or a water service.

Answer 6

Holy crap!
Deja vu.