How Do You Adjust Faucet Water Pressure?
• Diagnose the problem. Is the faucet’s pressure too high or too low? If the pressure is too low, it’s possible that your faucet’s aerator is clogged. An aerator is a device that fits onto the end of a faucet and restricts water flow by mixing in air with the water. If the pressure is too high, your faucet may not be fitted with an aerator at all. • Check your shut-off valves. All sinks should have 2 valves on the water lines feeding into them 1 for hot water and 1 for cold water. These valves will be under your sink, and they are used for shutting off the water supply in case you need to make repairs. Make sure these are all the way open. If they aren’t, your water pressure will be lower than it should be. • Don’t, however, use these valves to adjust the water pressure by leaving them partially closed. The valves are designed to work in 2 positions fully shut and fully open. This is not the proper way to fix a water pressure problem. • Remove the aerator. If the pressure is too low, t
