Faucet Aerators can become clogged over time, causing problems with the water flow. Mineral deposits from within the water can accumulate in the faucet aerators in the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Common signs of a clogged aerator are changes in water pressure and uneven flow. For the best results, routinely clean this part of the faucet. How often it will be necessary depends on how many minerals are present in the city’s water.

Cleaning a faucet aerator is a very simple process that the home owner can do themselves. Protect the aerator with a rag to avoid any damage or scratching. Use pliers over the rag to unscrew the faucet aerator. Take the piece apart once it has been removed. There are usually three separate pieces in a standard aerator, the housing unit, main body, and the screen. Keep in mind how it comes apart to make reassembly easier. Let all pieces soak in a dish of white vinegar overnight. The next day, scrub each piece with a tooth brush to remove debris. Reassemble the faucet aerator and screw it back in place. At this point the water should run evenly and at full pressure.

In most situations this will be enough to solve the problem with the water flow. In case there is still low pressure or uneven flow, call a professional to investigate for further complications. The professional staff at All About Pipes Plumbing, Inc. can help you get your water flow back on track. Serving the Charlotte North Carolina area, we are a Better Business Bureau member and have received a super service award from Angie's List. All of our parts and labor are backed up with a two year warranty. Home owners can trust All About Pipes Plumbing. Every plumber is insured, licensed, and bonded for your peace of mind. The Charlotte Weekly Magazine rated us Best of Charlotte for exceptional service and quality work. We can help with all plumbing problems and routine maintenance, saving the homeowner time and hassles.

You might have the very best heavy gauge stainless steel kitchen sink on the market. You no doubt take good care of it and avoid using caustic cleaners or scratchy scouring pads to clean it. As a result your sink will look good and last for many years.

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The next thing you should be sure to avoid doing is using hard-core, extra strength drain cleaners to clear a completely clogged drain. You know what kind of clog we are talking about. We mean a drain that does not allow any water to flow on through. When you pour some of that nasty lye based caustic cleaner down your drain, it will sit there and work at corroding not only your pipes and traps, it can also eat away at your sink. You don't want to replace your plumbing so early in the game.

The other under counter element you must protect is your garbage disposal. Never pour drain cleaner into the side of the sink where your disposal lives. Bad things can and usually will happen. Don't put in things like corn silk, onion skin, bananas and anything else you could not easily digest yourself into the disposal. Run plenty of cold water through the disposal after you use it to flush out all the bad stuff. The best option for under sink care is to call the guys at All About The Pipes Plumbing Inc. when faced with a major clog. They know how to use a snake or a vacuum device to remove the sitting water. One call and it is done, quickly and economically.