the kitchen has no pressure
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06-22-04, 07:44 AM
the kitchen has no pressure
my kitchen sink does not have any pressure when the water is running but the rest room has and the out side has pressure can any one help me out thank you
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06-22-04, 07:54 AM
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Check to make sure your valves are completely on underneath; disconnect water supply lines and run in bucket to prove there is no restriction in valves.
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06-22-04, 06:20 PM
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I have the same problem here. If you find out before I do, please contact me.
I checked it again today and there is but a trickle out of the bathroom. The other faucets and toilet are fine.
Beats me!
I checked it again today and there is but a trickle out of the bathroom. The other faucets and toilet are fine.
Beats me!
#4
06-23-04, 04:09 PM
Strainer
The problem could be as simple as a clogged strainer. Unscrew the end of the faucet and wash water back thru the other direction. While the strainer is off, try the water flow.
A plumber once informed I needed a new faucet, for $200, because of low flow. In less than 30 seconds, I cleaned out the strainer and was back in business.
A plumber once informed I needed a new faucet, for $200, because of low flow. In less than 30 seconds, I cleaned out the strainer and was back in business.
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06-23-04, 05:57 PM
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Wasn't me!
I charge only $160
Plumbers will make statements like that mostly for the reason of the new styles and the aging look of faucets are not worth rebuilding which sometimes costs the same as replacement.
But, the faucet will be replaced, sooner or later.
I charge only $160
Plumbers will make statements like that mostly for the reason of the new styles and the aging look of faucets are not worth rebuilding which sometimes costs the same as replacement.
But, the faucet will be replaced, sooner or later.
#6
06-24-04, 06:39 PM
Not So Bad!
No offense intended to plumbers, of course (I need all the friends I can get!). For $160, does that include the faucet, or just labor? Not so bad if it includes the faucet!
Perhaps the plumber should have informed me that the problem could be the aerator, but you could need a new faucet soon, so I can replace it while I am here. I was in California and the faucet was in Virginia at the time.
Perhaps the plumber should have informed me that the problem could be the aerator, but you could need a new faucet soon, so I can replace it while I am here. I was in California and the faucet was in Virginia at the time.
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06-24-04, 08:04 PM
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Yes and No. If the faucet is stubborn coming out and the total effort is 1.5 hours, no.
But if the faucet is straightforward and within an hour, I have charged as little as $105 with the customer supplying the faucet.
And you can usually add supply lines to the cost, maybe a shutoff valve.
No offense taken. We charge accordingly for numerous reasons, one being that installing a faucet is a risk if something goes wrong, and you have property damage. Another is the fact that if you look on any faucet instructions, it will say this:
"Faucet should only be installed by a Licensed Plumber."
Some products in plumbing today have warranties voided if someone other than plumbers installing them.
Makes good sense. Improper installations can eat up product warranties in a real bad way over inexperienced hands.
I can put in a $20 faucet and charge $160, that is doable.
But if the faucet is straightforward and within an hour, I have charged as little as $105 with the customer supplying the faucet.
And you can usually add supply lines to the cost, maybe a shutoff valve.
No offense taken. We charge accordingly for numerous reasons, one being that installing a faucet is a risk if something goes wrong, and you have property damage. Another is the fact that if you look on any faucet instructions, it will say this:
"Faucet should only be installed by a Licensed Plumber."
Some products in plumbing today have warranties voided if someone other than plumbers installing them.
Makes good sense. Improper installations can eat up product warranties in a real bad way over inexperienced hands.
I can put in a $20 faucet and charge $160, that is doable.
