Loss of water pressure
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Loss of water pressure
I think i posted this question in the wrong place last time.
My son lives in a ranch home on a slab. About a week ago the water pressure in the kitchen faucet was down to a trickle. He unscrewed the airator cap but did not help any. A few days later the bathroom faucet did the same thing. This faucet does not have a cap on it to unscrew. The water pressure in the toilet and tub are ok.
Without going under the floor to look at the pipes do you have a suggestion for us?
Thank you and "Happy Fathers Day"
My son lives in a ranch home on a slab. About a week ago the water pressure in the kitchen faucet was down to a trickle. He unscrewed the airator cap but did not help any. A few days later the bathroom faucet did the same thing. This faucet does not have a cap on it to unscrew. The water pressure in the toilet and tub are ok.
Without going under the floor to look at the pipes do you have a suggestion for us?
Thank you and "Happy Fathers Day"
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Does he know if he has galvanized pipes? Has he had any plumbing done recently? Has there been any work on the nearby public water system lately (repairs, connections)?
Sounds like debris is clogging the faucets.
Turn the water off. Dismantle the faucets, put towels over them, and then turn the water back on very briefly to flush the faucets.
Hope that this does it. The only cure for galvanized pipes, which are notorious for eventually scaling up inside and plugging up completely, is full replacement.
Good Luck!
Mike
Sounds like debris is clogging the faucets.
Turn the water off. Dismantle the faucets, put towels over them, and then turn the water back on very briefly to flush the faucets.
Hope that this does it. The only cure for galvanized pipes, which are notorious for eventually scaling up inside and plugging up completely, is full replacement.
Good Luck!
Mike