If the aerator is plugged clean it out or replace it with a new one. Check under the sink and make sure the cold water flexible line is not kinked. Make sure the cold water valve is turned all the way to the fully on position. If you have lots of sediment it may be the valve is partially clogged and need replacing. Try turning it off and back on a few times. This may clean it out. Do this with the aerator off and cold water at the sink turned fully on.
The problem is that I only know what you tell me. I only see this, "very little water gets through.Aerator is completely plugged... hot water flow reasonably well, cold at about 1/4 the volume of hot. Very little pressure" I do not see the other answers and your response until I have posted my answer. So, unless you include all pertinent information in your original post then I have no way of know everything that has been said. My advice is to remove the faucet and take it apart or take it back where you bought it. Possibly it is under warranty or at the least the place that sells repair parts will be able to help you repair it. The problem is that I only know what you tell me. I only see this, "very little water gets through.Aerator is completely plugged... hot water flow reasonably well, cold at about 1/4 the volume of hot. Very little pressure" I do not see the other answers and your response until I have posted my answer. So, unless you include all pertinent information in your original post then I have no way of know everything that has been said. My advice is to remove the faucet and take it apart or take it back where you bought it. Possibly it is under warranty or at the least the place that sells repair parts will be able to help you repair it.
Fantastic. So very glad it was an easy fix. Merry Christmas to you and your family.Fantastic. So very glad it was an easy fix. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
For some reason my last 2 comments were never posted. I can only guess this is a defective faucet. Since you did not have a pressure problem before this, it seems the only explanation would be a defect in the unit from the factory, whether it is a blockage due to foreign material inside the faucet, or as you mentioned, a kink in the line somewhere. How recently did you purchase it? Seems it would be best to return it for a refund, and use the $ to purchase another brand.
For some reason my last 2 comments were never posted. I can only guess this is a defective faucet. Since you did not have a pressure problem before this, it seems the only explanation would be a defect in the unit from the factory, whether it is a blockage due to foreign material inside the faucet, or as you mentioned, a kink in the line somewhere. How recently did you purchase it? Seems it would be best to return it for a refund, and use the $ to purchase another brand.
Hello. there are a few things that I want you to do. First of all unscrew the aerator. and replace it with a new one after we get the water flowing better. Since the aerator is gummed up it sounds like you may have some sediment in your water like gypsum, or some other hard water issue. If you have hard water deposits on your shower head, and other fixtures the long range fix would be a water softener. For now though you can remove the faucet, and the supply line and see if you have decent water flow that far. If you do then just replace the faucet and the supply line and you will be good for a year or so. If the problem is in the pipes that feed the faucet you may end up having to replace them also. Most of these hard water deposits are so hard themselves that it is nearly impossible to remove them. If you decide to get a new aerator or faucet take the old ones to the store with you so that you get the right size. Regards, Joe
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If the aerator is plugged clean it out or replace it with a new one. Check under the sink and make sure the cold water flexible line is not kinked. Make sure the cold water valve is turned all the way to the fully on position. If you have lots of sediment it may be the valve is partially clogged and need replacing. Try turning it off and back on a few times. This may clean it out. Do this with the aerator off and cold water at the sink turned fully on.
The problem is that I only know what you tell me. I only see this, "very little water gets through.Aerator is completely plugged... hot water flow reasonably well, cold at about 1/4 the volume of hot. Very little pressure" I do not see the other answers and your response until I have posted my answer. So, unless you include all pertinent information in your original post then I have no way of know everything that has been said. My advice is to remove the faucet and take it apart or take it back where you bought it. Possibly it is under warranty or at the least the place that sells repair parts will be able to help you repair it.
Fantastic. So very glad it was an easy fix. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
How is the flow with aerator removed? Have you checked the shut off valves to make sure they are completely opened?
For some reason my last 2 comments were never posted. I can only guess this is a defective faucet. Since you did not have a pressure problem before this, it seems the only explanation would be a defect in the unit from the factory, whether it is a blockage due to foreign material inside the faucet, or as you mentioned, a kink in the line somewhere. How recently did you purchase it? Seems it would be best to return it for a refund, and use the $ to purchase another brand.
Good detective work, thanks for the update as to what the problem was.
Hello. there are a few things that I want you to do. First of all unscrew the aerator. and replace it with a new one after we get the water flowing better. Since the aerator is gummed up it sounds like you may have some sediment in your water like gypsum, or some other hard water issue. If you have hard water deposits on your shower head, and other fixtures the long range fix would be a water softener. For now though you can remove the faucet, and the supply line and see if you have decent water flow that far. If you do then just replace the faucet and the supply line and you will be good for a year or so. If the problem is in the pipes that feed the faucet you may end up having to replace them also. Most of these hard water deposits are so hard themselves that it is nearly impossible to remove them. If you decide to get a new aerator or faucet take the old ones to the store with you so that you get the right size. Regards, Joe
Check that the pipes are not full of corrosion (especially if they are galvanized)
from the sound of it all the unit is faulty have you swaped it for a new one yet if not I would do that