One of the most widespread problems is the clogging of the aerator, so even after replacing the mixer, the water pressure has decreased, which creates certain technical inconveniences. But cleaning the aerator has rules and important features, so consulting specialists and enlisting their support would be good.
In most cases, a problem with water pressure in the faucet requires the help of plumbers, but there are specific jobs that you can handle on your own. To check and clean the aerator, you need an adjustable wrench or a set of wrenches to perform dismantling and installation work properly. The following sequence of actions must also be taken into account:
- It would be best to shut off the water supply using a central valve for safety reasons since this can prevent water leakage during repair work.
- The pressure must be relieved by opening the tap to avoid the appearance of an airlock in the structure.
- The plug is removed from the coarse filter, and a wire cassette is removed, thoroughly washed, and installed back. New sealing material and the previously removed plug are installed in their places to ensure complete tightness of the structure.
- After finishing work with the coarse filter, you can proceed to the parts for finer cleaning. The water is shut off, and the pressure is released to do this. This way, subsequent intervention in the pipeline will not create problems. If no issues are found after checking the delicate cleaning parts, no problems are found, then it is enough to clean the glass from dirt deposits and change the liner since it becomes clogged over time. After completing all the manipulations, you must return the parts to their original places.
- If, even after such work, there is no pressure in the mixer, the problem has arisen in the pipeline itself. It is difficult to detect the problem independently since the pipeline has its own configuration and technical parameters, which are challenging to investigate. Therefore, if cleaning the filter does not give the desired result, you should contact the management company to check the overall design.
Like the entire pipeline system, the mixer consists of many interconnected parts, so it is only possible to do with timely maintenance of the equipment and its inspection per the established rules. Additionally, the need to regularly carry out repair work is considered if the slightest need arises to avoid plumbing problems.
How to properly get rid of the problem?
Low pressure in the mixer is a common problem every second multi-story or private building resident faces. But the reasons for its appearance may differ, so proper examination and repair are required following established rules to avoid technical problems in the future. In addition, there may be weak water pressure even in a new faucet after installation since many reasons are unrelated to the tap.
Low water pressure in the mixer is a real test since it only takes a few minutes to fill the kettle, but filling the drain tank takes almost half an hour, which is inconvenient for a large family. Suppose you correctly determine the cause of such a defect in the operation of the mixer. In that case, you can get rid of technical problems and obtain the corresponding convenience in the process of the plumbing system.
The main reasons for low pressure in the tap
In most cases, the reason for low water pressure in the mixer is that its internal space becomes clogged, rust and lime deposits appear, the operation of the filter insert is disrupted, the aerator becomes clogged, and so on. Suppose the problem is present in only one faucet in the apartment. In that case, this is a problem in the faucet itself and not in the water supply, so you can safely proceed with the repair since adjusting the water pressure in the faucet will most eliminate the inconvenience of plumbing.
Suppose the condition of the crane is deplorable, and repair work will not help it. In that case, the only correct solution will be a complete replacement by established technical rules. But this is an entirely different situation, which requires an appropriate approach to obtain quality and reliability of work.
Problems not related to the faucet.
But not only a damaged or clogged faucet can have low pressure since many technical problems are not related to the mixer. After installing the mixer, low water pressure may occur for the following reasons, among which it is worth highlighting:
- Clogging the pipeline with lime deposits reduces the pipes’ internal clearance, creating difficulties in transporting water. In addition, such deposits clog connecting fittings, create problems for water movement, and disrupt the overall performance of plumbing fixtures, so consistency in cleaning should be addressed.
- A clogged or damaged primary filter causes weak flow from the faucet. Many owners install filters and additional purification devices to make the water softer and safer. But in most cases, due to improper or untimely maintenance, difficulties in the operation of the filter can be created, which is why the water pressure decreases.
- Low pressure in the pipes may be due to poor sealing of the pipes problems in the operation of the individual pumping station, so it is worth contacting specialists to eliminate any issues and malfunctions. This is one of the most severe problems, requiring a unique approach to avoid technical and general operational problems.
- Incorrectly connected pipes can cause damage to the technical part of the pipeline; therefore, the pressure decreases due to the reduced pressure. This problem can also only be resolved by professional plumbers since we are discussing the need to dismantle and install the system again.
Sometimes, a person changes the faucet, but the water pressure in the tap disappears. This happens due to non-compliance with technical parameters. Therefore, the overall pressure is disrupted, which entails problems and inaccuracies in work. Consequently, it is necessary to re-check the functionality of the mixer and its main structural parts.
Additional problems
In old housing constructions, the quality of water supply and sewerage communications leaves much to be desired so that functionality problems may arise. One of the most common problems is considered to be initially low pressure in the pipeline, so more than the power created is needed to ensure that the water reaches the desired floor.
Following GOST standards, the pressure in the system should be within 4 atmospheres, but this figure in most cases does not exceed 3 atmospheres, so the communication performance does not work as well as required. Additional electrical equipment is used to increase the pressure so the indicators are brought back to normal.
Therefore, if the reason for the low pressure in the water supply is justified by reduced pressure, then only utility organizations attached to a specific house will be able to solve a problem of this nature. But you can only check whether this is a common problem with your neighbors, especially those on the upper floors.
Rules for cleaning the aerator yourself
One of the most widespread problems is the clogging of the aerator, so even after replacing the mixer, the water pressure has decreased, which creates certain technical inconveniences. But cleaning the aerator has its rules and important features, so it would be good to consult with specialists and even enlist their support.
In most cases, a problem with water pressure in the faucet requires the help of plumbers, but there are specific jobs that you can handle on your own. To check and clean the aerator, you need an adjustable wrench or a set of wrenches to perform dismantling and installation work properly. The following sequence of actions must also be taken into account:
- It would be best to shut off the water supply using a central valve for safety reasons since this can prevent water leakage during repair work.
- The pressure must be relieved by opening the tap to avoid the appearance of an airlock in the structure.
- The plug is removed from the coarse filter and a wire cassette is removed, thoroughly washed, and installed back. New sealing material and the previously removed plug are installed in their places to ensure complete tightness of the structure.
- After finishing work with the coarse filter, you can proceed to the parts for finer cleaning. The water is shut off, and the pressure is released to do this. This way, subsequent intervention in the pipeline will not create problems. If no issues are found after checking the delicate cleaning parts, no problems are found, then it is enough to clean the glass from dirt deposits and change the liner since it becomes clogged over time. After completing all the manipulations, you must return the parts to their original places.
- If, even after such work, there is no pressure in the mixer, the problem has arisen in the pipeline itself. It is difficult to detect the problem independently since the pipeline has its own configuration and technical parameters, which are challenging to investigate. Therefore, if cleaning the filter does not give the desired result, you should contact the management company to check the overall design.
Like the entire pipeline system, the mixer consists of many interconnected parts, so it is only possible to do with timely maintenance of the equipment and its inspection per the established rules. Additionally, the need to regularly carry out repair work is taken into account if even the slightest need arises to avoid plumbing problems.
How to properly get rid of the problem?
Even though many people assume that water pressure depends on the mixer, there are several other problems, so each situation requires the right attitude when solving it. But the problem lies in the tap. In that case, it must be removed and checked for internal cleanliness and the absence of blockages since all this provokes technical inaccuracies in operation. To do this, the water is turned off, the device is dismantled, the tap is unscrewed, the filter is cleaned, and the structure is reassembled and suitable for use. For prevention, cleaning the tap at least once every three months is necessary to maintain normal functioning.
If the weak shower pressure in the mixer is due to problems not in the tap but in general communication, then a special cable is used that cleans the pipeline and increases its throughput. This procedure helps in most cases, but it is only sometimes convenient to carry out such work on your own so the best solution would be the help of specialists.
Regular maintenance of the plumbing system helps prevent technical malfunctions, but do not forget about unforeseen breakdowns, so the correct solution would be to use the services of qualified specialists in a wide range of activities. There may be a weak pressure of hot or cold water, so each situation requires a correct analysis of the probable causes of the problems since this is how a complete elimination of the breakdown is guaranteed.
