How do I fix the hot water pressure in my kitchen faucet?
Question:The cold water pressure is fine. The water pressure everywhere else is also fine. I figure I'm going to take the faucet apart but thought I'd ask first.
...also, the shut-off valves are fully open under the sink.
Thanks.
Answers:
If the hot water pressure is all right every where else the problem could be between the supply valve under the sink and the faucet. Shut the valve off. Then disconnect the supply line at the valve get a rag and bucket and open valve slightly. If pressure is adequate reconnect line. Then disconnect the supply line at top connection and open valve slightly,if pressure is alright problem has to be in faucet assembly.The first place to look is at the washer or cartridge for debri or any thing that. may lodge in the small orifices.If still no clue disconnect supply at faucet and blow compressed air through faucet.This should get it. Before you do any of this remove your faucet aerator/strainer and check pressure without it.It may be that simple.
Turn off the hot water supply valve and open the hot faucet. Disconnect the supply tube at the valve. Hold a rag over the valve and turn on and off 2 or 3 times. This should unclog anything in the valve. Then hold a container under the supply line and open the cold water faucet. This may backflush the faucet and supply line. If this doesn't work, time to take the faucet apart.
If you have galvanized piping, check the hot water outlet pipe at the water heater. Often, electrolysis will cause a constriction at this point by the build up of material.
it is you shut off valve.double check it...
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