Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - low pressure in sink - but sprayer works fine

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landshark77
08-31-06, 12:26 PM
Help!

I just moved into my house and I'm getting my first dose of plumbing frustration - my glacier bay 2-handle kitchen sink has low pressure when I turn on the faucets. However, the sprayer is working great, and all other fixtures in the house are working fine as well.

I've removed the aerator and checked it for sludge, etc. No problem there. Where do I go next?

majakdragon
08-31-06, 07:59 PM
Did you turn on the water to check pressure while you had the aerator off? If still low at that time, turn off one of the supply valves under the sink. Disconnect the supply tube on the top of the valve. Hold a rag over the valve and turn it on and off 2 or 3 times. This should clear any debris from it. Then hold a container under the supply tube, open the faucet handle and turn on the still active faucet. This should flush the faucet and tube out. Then do the other valve the same way and see if that helps. Good luck.