How to fix a kitchen faucet with low pressure and flow. Change shutoff valves and remove debris.

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Жыл бұрын

A kitchen faucet is almost completely plugged with debris(solder) in the supply lines and causing low water pressure and flow issues. The supply shutoff valves are plugged with debris to the point where they cannot be closed. This video covers the valve replacement, soldier removal, and cleaning all faucet parts(supply lines, shutoff valves, cartridge, nozzle parts, etc.) to establish good flow again.
The repair was performed while the wife was out of town, and seeing her surprise and shock when realizing the repair was completed is priceless!
This is not a simple plugged aerator video and the things learned here could be reapplied to any faucet. You will be able to change supply valves, cleanout any part of the faucet, and also repair a leaking faucet.The video has been edited and streamlined to less than seven minutes.
#plumbing #plumber #diy

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@ryanstayer8098 Ай бұрын

I love the troubleshooting. It makes the whole process make more sense. Start with what you know, then test, and trace the problem. I'd love to watch more of these videos.

@ModernRemade 5 ай бұрын

I know what I'm doing this weekend 😁 Can't believe the difference! Thanks for putting this together!

@FixItDepot 5 ай бұрын

Hope it solves your issues.

@ryanblair8066 4 ай бұрын

Your wife's reaction is worth a million bucks!!

@DaneC020 Жыл бұрын

That plumber should never touch a soldering torch again.

@biz4twobiz463 Жыл бұрын

...that's really shocking to watch. YIKES!!

@piercelongmeier681 11 ай бұрын

Great success! Thanks for the video!!!

@FixItDepot 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KnucklSandwich 6 күн бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!!!

@FixItDepot 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching . Glad it helped.

@daniell1869 Ай бұрын

man, you'd think people would wash dishes before the plumber comes 😂😂

@Brett-sd5hj 25 күн бұрын

Hard to do with no water.😅

@burtpanzer Жыл бұрын

You can use nylon tape but it is not needed on compression fittings. The threads only pull both sides into the compression ring but do nothing to hold back water. Also, an experienced plumber can use any tool they like, but most viewers should use the appropriate size wrench whenever possible.

@FixItDepot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@tp5904 9 ай бұрын

What is that pump up container called? to reverse water pressure through kitchen sink line? I searched home depot but couldn't find it. How do you make it fit on there once you get it? Thank you for the great video!

@FixItDepot 9 ай бұрын

Look up “ HDX 56 oz Handheld Multi-purpose Pump Sprayer” at the Home Depot web site. Cost is $8.93. As far as fitting, just stick the nozzle in as best you can and seal it with your hand.

@sofiam3207 9 ай бұрын

What did you use to flush the hose out? Can I use an air canister? I am having the same issue after installing a brand new faucet. No pressure in hot water. Had a ton of debris in pipe. Changed out angel stop already. Should I undo both the hot and cold water lines and place into bucket to flush out the main line?

@FixItDepot 9 ай бұрын

It’s easy enough to try the air. If it doesn’t work and you can take the hose completely off then use a water hose. If not, I had a little pump up sprayer you can get at Home Depot garden section or online for less than 10 bucks. Might take a couple of times to get all of the trash out the line. At least you know the problem and can keep working on it until finished.

@handokoliamrianto8020 10 ай бұрын

I had the same problem. have ready with replacement tap, just in case, lucky I can go back and get full refund if not used. The pipe is clean, but the water came from the hot water valve is just slow, thus this is the one thing I need to focus on.

@vickyoakes4584 Ай бұрын

Thats exactly what's going on with my faucet.

@curtisholbert Ай бұрын

Did you fix it?

@onainteriano5257 3 ай бұрын

Do I have to turn the water off throughout the house or just that area?

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

Yes.

@onainteriano5257 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have this same issue and have shut off the cold water than ran the hot and vice versa and nothing. Also have replaced the whole faucet and still nothing.

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, but if you have tried everything in the video and nothing worked, then you might need a plumber.

@Butchsiek 3 ай бұрын

HINT... Putting tape or pipe dope on the threads wont stop it from leaking, as COMPRESSION FITTINGS are being used and if they did leak with Tape or Dope on the threads, water will still come out of the nut around the Ferrule Fitting up along the pipe and out through the nut... otherwise an excellent video for me to share to a woman that plumbers havent been able to figure out her problem. I told her she was being taken advantage of due to her listening to too many on Farcebuuk on what to do and hiring those that claim they can fix the problem.

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I have another faucet that plugged on the hot water side only. The problem started about a week after the plumber changed out the water heater. A piece of plastic from packaging of a fitting or part was in the line. Must have got in the piping during the changeout and flowed to the faucet. I have a video on that one too if interested. Good luck with it.

@Butchsiek 3 ай бұрын

@FixItDepot I passed your video to an ex step relative. She had her waterline up graded from galvanized pipe to copper.. She has the same problem in the kitchen sink.. I tried to tell her what needs to be done, but your video shows it best.. I'm a pipefitter by trade..

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

I spent half my career offshore and in refineries in various jobs and know the crafts responsibilities well. She should listen to you. Hope she gets it figured out and doesn’t get ripped off in the process.

@Butchsiek 3 ай бұрын

@FixItDepot I would go over and fix it for her, but I'm gun shy.. Everything I help someone, it bites me in the ass.. Example, last time and several years ago. I did a complete brake job for a female, charge her in parts only. I even took her to the parts store explained the various qualities in brake parts and the price, what to expect for wear down the road and length of time they will last. She went with the cheap end. After the work was completed, 1 month later, thevtranny went out, and it was my fault, according to her, not the 237,000 miles on the car... I told her to sue me.. She did. She lost. That was the nail in my coffin..

@FixItDepot 3 ай бұрын

That would stop me from helping too.

@Ptran1819 5 ай бұрын

My house is new build so what you think what is the problem. Thanks

@FixItDepot 5 ай бұрын

The piping in this house was copper. They used too much solder when sweating the fittings together and also didn’t flush out the lines. Probably it is something plugging the faucet or it’s supply lines. I saw a similar problem on a hot water line for the kitchen sink. It showed up about rwo weeks after the hot water heater was changed out. Was a piece of plastic from packaging that the fittings come in. Good luck with it.

@Ptran1819 5 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot thanks a lot, but my hot water and cold is the same problem. I did tried all the sample fix but still have water running slow. Any thing else you think problem. I’m appreciated for all you help

@FixItDepot 5 ай бұрын

Then I would focus on the faucet itself. Close one line off at a time. Break it loose from the shutoff valve and back flow through it to see if you can flush out something that could be blocking the faucet. If that doesn’t work shutoff both lines and take the valve cartridge out and see if anything is in it. You mentioned this is a new house, if so then call the builder to handle it under warranty.

@Ptran1819 5 ай бұрын

@@FixItDepot Thanks a lot

@Ptran1819 Ай бұрын

One more think I forgot is my pipe wasn’t copper but its pex pipe what is the main reason you think running slow water

@brauliocarrillo3348 Жыл бұрын

Tons😂

@benitocamelo4198 Ай бұрын

The water department should be responsible for this 😒

@FixItDepot Ай бұрын

They won’t help.

@maryjanejahnke2918 8 ай бұрын

Please talk louder next time. Can I clean it with vinegar?

@FixItDepot 8 ай бұрын

I assume you are talking about cleaning the nozzle? Vinegar would help clean any calcium deposits. It would not have helped with the solder inside the lines.