Low Water Pressure in a Kitchen Faucet: How to Fix?

Have you been wondering if there is a way to fix the low water pressure in your kitchen faucet? You don't have to worry because it is a very common problem. Some might say that low water pressure in the kitchen is nothing to worry about, but it can be inconvenient when trying to get water to cook dinner or wash dishes. Anything that uses a lot of water (a bath, for example) has more headroom for lower pressure, so it is more likely to be a problem in a kitchen. Leak Detection of Atlanta can help you locate the source of the problem. We can send an emergency plumber out to help inspect your system. While you are waiting for our plumbing service, there are some things you can check first.

Be Sure It Is Just the Kitchen Faucet

The first thing to do when you have low water pressure in your kitchen faucet is to check for leaks elsewhere in your home. Leaks can waste hundreds or thousands of gallons of water annually and cause other problems like mold growth throughout your house. If you have any visible areas where this could happen, check them carefully before assuming that low water pressure in one area also means there are problems elsewhere.

To check this, simply turn on every faucet in your home at once and see if it gets better. If it does, then you know it's just the kitchen faucet causing low pressure in other areas of your home.

Check the Aerator

If you have low water pressure, it may be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the aerator. This device is located on the end of your faucet and mixes air into the water stream. If it gets clogged up with sediment or other debris, it can reduce the amount of water that enters your home and cause low-pressure issues throughout your kitchen. You can clean an aerator easily by removing it from your faucet and running warm water through it for about 30 seconds to loosen any dirt buildup inside. Then, use a cleaning brush to scrub away any remaining deposits from inside the aerator before replacing it on your kitchen faucet again.

Clean or Replace Your Faucet Cartridge

Your faucet cartridge is the part that controls the water flow for your sink. It may be blocked by sediment or debris, requiring cleaning or replacement. If the pressure doesn't return after replacing the cartridge, you may have a blockage in your plumbing line.

Blockage in the Line

If you have low water pressure at one faucet or room but not another, then blockage may be causing the problem. You should check for debris or other objects in your plumbing lines that could be causing this issue. Check both hot and cold lines if only one is affected.

Is Only the Hot Water Pressure Low?

If only the hot water has low pressure, then the problem is very likely with your hot water heater.

Leak Detection of Atlanta

If you are experiencing poor water pressure through your kitchen faucet, it's important to address the issue as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of a more serious plumbing problem; some of these issues can be very expensive. Contact us, and we can send an affordable plumber to inspect your faucet and quickly tell you if there is anything that can be done to improve the water flow.