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Faucets
HOW TO FIX A
SLOW RUNNING OR DRIPPY
FAUCET
If both the hot and cold
water are running slowly
or dripping, the aerator
is likely congested with
sediment or hard water
deposits. The aerator is
the piece that screws
onto the end of the
faucet spout to
introduce air into the
water so it doesn't
splash. On newer
faucets, it also
restricts the water flow
to conserve water.
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Unscrew the
aerator by
hand or with
a wrench
being
careful to
not scratch
the finish
on the
aerator.
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Disassemble
all the
parts, being
especially
careful to
lay the
parts out in
the order
they are
removed.
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Clean the
sediments/deposits
from each
part and
reassemble
in exact
order. Note:
Soaking the
aerator in
white
vinegar
overnight
will help
remove hard
water
deposits.
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If it still
runs poorly,
try going to
the hardware
store and
buying a new
aerator. If
that also
fails the
problem is
in the
faucet or
the plumbing
piping
system and
it's time to
call a
professional.
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