You turn on a faucet and all you get is a trickle or streams squirting left and right. The problem may not be in your faucet at all. It may be the small device on the end of the sprout called an aerator.
It is there to mix air into the water stream to provide an even splash-free flow but it’s screen traps all kinds of debris from rust particles to calcium deposits and over time it gradually cuts the flow, leaving only a dribble or weak pressure.
The solution is easy. First, unscrew the aerator, wrap it with masking tape first to protect the surface, then use pliers for a solid grip. Once it’s off, remove the gunk from the screen (soak overnight in vinegar if needed) and screw it back on. We know it sounds simple but you would be surprised how many homes have bad water delivery for just this reason because folks forget to do a simple thing like cleaning out the aerator every so often. Try it, you just might see a big difference.
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